Logan Paul and Fiancée Nina Agdal Announce Pregnancy, Expecting a Baby Girl

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:10am on 18 May 2024,Saturday Entertainment

Logan Paul, a YouTube star and Prime co-founder, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first baby girl. He and his fiancée, Nina Agdal, announced their engagement in July 2023 and revealed they were expecting a baby in April. The couple creatively shared the gender of their baby through a wrestling match in Paul's backyard, where the pink-trunked wrestler emerged victorious, indicating a girl. As the due date approaches in the fall, Paul has been open about his anxiety and excitement for parenthood. The couple is thrilled to welcome their new addition and has been sharing their journey with fans.

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Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico Survives Assassination Attempt

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:02am on 18 May 2024,Saturday International

Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, was shot four times at close range while greeting supporters in a small town. The attack, which left him with stomach and arm injuries, has shocked the country. Fico had predicted a month earlier that political tensions could lead to the murder of a government politician. His warning was dismissed at the time, but now it seems eerily prescient. The attempted assassination has deepened the country's political polarization, with many fearing further violence. Fico's warnings to his ministers to be cautious were ignored, and now the country is reeling from the aftermath of this brazen attack.

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Arvind Kejriwal's Aide Bibhav Kumar Arrested in Swati Maliwal Assault Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:54am on 18 May 2024,Saturday Politics

Bibhav Kumar, aide and former personal secretary of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was arrested on Saturday by Delhi Police following allegations of assault by AAP MP Swati Maliwal. Maliwal accused Kumar of slapping and kicking her at Kejriwal's residence on May 13, leading to injuries. Her complaint resulted in a police case, and her statement was recorded at Tis Hazari court. Bhaibav Kumar filed a counter-complaint, alleging Maliwal's unauthorized entry and intent to create chaos. Delhi minister Atishi accused the BJP of blackmailing Maliwal into participating in a conspiracy against Kejriwal, who recently secured interim bail in a separate case.

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Singapore: Man of Indian Origin Charged with Impersonating Officials

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:47am on 18 May 2024,Saturday India Global

A 24-year-old Indian-origin man, Prakash Paramasivam, has been charged with three counts of cheating by impersonating staff at the President's Office, National Development Ministry, and Parliament. He allegedly sent emails to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, National Development Minister Desmond Lee, and Parliament, posing as a Singapore Prison Service staff member. The contents of the emails and his motives are unknown. Prakash faces up to five years in jail and a fine for each count. His case will be heard again on June 20. This is a serious offense, and the authorities are taking it seriously.

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FIFA Selects Brazil as 2027 Women's World Cup Host

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:48am on 18 May 2024,Saturday Sports

Brazil has been officially chosen to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, following a vote at the FIFA Congress. The country received 119 votes, surpassing the joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany, which received 78 votes. FIFA's technical evaluation highlighted Brazil's strong commercial plan and existing infrastructure, including stadiums built for the 2014 Men's World Cup. This marks the first time a South American country will host the Women's World Cup. The selection process saw the United States and Mexico withdraw their bids to focus on the 2031 tournament.

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Four Indians in the US Accused of Faking Robberies for Visa Fraud

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:37am on 18 May 2024,Saturday India Global

A federal court in Chicago has indicted four Indian nationals for staging armed robberies to help individuals obtain U-Visas. The visas are reserved for victims of specific crimes who have assisted law enforcement. The defendants, all with the last name Patel, allegedly paid thousands of dollars to participate in the scam. The staged robberies involved fake robbers displaying firearms and approaching victims, who then filed reports with authorities. The indictment follows a joint investigation by local and federal authorities. The defendants face charges of conspiracy, robbery, and visa fraud.

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Norway's Central Bank Excludes Adani Company from Pension Fund over Ethical Concerns

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46am on 18 May 2024,Saturday Business

Norges Bank, Norway's central bank, has excluded Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) from its Government Pension Fund Global due to the company's "unacceptable risk" of contributing to human rights violations in war and conflict zones. The decision follows a recommendation from the Council on Ethics and ends APSEZ's observation period since March 2022. APSEZ, part of the Adani Group, operates ports and port services. Two other companies, Weichai Power Co Ltd and L3Harris Technologies Inc, have also been excluded. The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global is one of the world's largest, owning 1.5% of all shares in listed companies.

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Spain Denies Entry of Ship Carrying Arms for Israel

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:22am on 18 May 2024,Saturday International

Spain has announced it will no longer allow ships carrying arms to Israel to dock at its ports, in a bid to promote peace in the Middle East. The country's foreign minister, José Manuel Albares, made the announcement after a ship carrying 27 tonnes of explosives from India to Haifa was refused entry at the Cartagena port. This marks a new policy for Spain, which will systematically reject such stopovers. The move aims to reduce the flow of weapons to the region and promote peace instead. The decision was made after the ship requested to dock on May 21.

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Indian Students Urged to Stay Indoors Amid Kyrgyzstan Mob Attacks

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45am on 18 May 2024,Saturday India Global

Amid attacks on foreign students in Kyrgyzstan, India urges its citizens to stay indoors. Several Pakistani students were injured in mob violence in Bishkek. Indian Consulate advises students to remain indoors and contact the Embassy if needed. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar monitors the situation, urging students to stay in touch with the Embassy. Social media rumors of Pakistani student deaths remain unconfirmed. Violence erupted after videos of a fight between Kyrgyz and Egyptian students surfaced. Medical university hostels targeted; students from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh affected. Pakistan's consulate reports light injuries among Pakistani students. Situation currently calm, but tensions persist.

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Bodies of 3 Israeli Music Festival Victims Returned from Gaza

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:11am on 18 May 2024,Saturday International

The bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas have been recovered in Gaza, according to Israel's military and intelligence agency Shin Bet. Itzhak Gelerenter, 56, Amit Buskila, 28, and Shani Louk, 22, were killed at the Nova music festival on October 7. Their bodies were taken into Gaza by Hamas militants. The military notified their families and expressed condolences. The return of Shani Louk's body has brought closure to her family, with her father describing her as a symbol of the Israeli people, radiating light and beauty. The military did not disclose where the bodies were found, but vowed to continue working to bring home all hostages.

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