Comedian makes a prank call to Trump disguised as a senator

A comedian named John Melendez has claimed he called US President Donald Trump pretending to be New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez, when Trump was aboard the Air Force One on Wednesday night. The comedian released the audio of the conversation on his 'The Stuttering John Podcast', in which, the voice supposedly of Trump, is heard. The White House is yet to comment.

Pakistan has serious counter-terrorism deficiencies: US official

According to a top US official, Pakistan has tremendous deficiencies in counter-terrorism, a point consistently raised by the Financial Action Task Force. Pakistan, hence, needs to take actions, especially on the issue of raising and moving funds for UN-designated terror organizations. The remarks come just 2 days after Pakistan was put on the FATF's grey list. 

N Korea raised N-productions at secret

Despite US President Donald Trump claiming that North Korea no more posed nuclear threat, the American intelligence believes that Pyongyang has raised it fuel production for nuclear weapons at several secret sites in recent times and that the North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un, might try to conceal those facilities in an effort to secure concessions...

American television personality Khloe Kardashian Personal life

Khloe Alexandra Kardashian is an American television personality, socialite, model, businesswoman, and entrepreneur. Since 2007, she has starred with her family in the reality television series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians.In 2001, Kardashian suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. She went through the windscreen and suffered a severe concussion, causing long-term memory loss.On September 27, 2009, Kardashian married NBA basketball player Lamar Odom, who was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers at the time. The couple were married exactly one month after they met at a party for Odom's teammate Metta World Peace. Following her marriage, Kardashian removed her middle name to include her married surname, becoming Khloé Kardashian Odom. Kardashian adopted a pet boxer named Bernard "BHops" Hopkins, after the famous boxer.

American singer-songwriter Beyonce Filmography

Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child.

Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001)

Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

The Fighting Temptations (2003)

The Pink Panther (2006)

Dreamgirls (2006)

Cadillac Records (2008)

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubb Idol (2009)

Obsessed (2009)

Life Is But a Dream (2013)

Epic (2013)

The Lion King (2019)

American rapper Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as JAY-Z, is an American rapper and businessman. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold more than 100 million records, while receiving 21 Grammy Awards for his music.

Born: Shawn Corey Carter

December: 4, 1969 (age 48), Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Occupation: Rapper businessman

Years active: 1986–present

Net worth: $810 million (May 2017)[1]

Spouse(s): Beyoncé Knowles (m. 2008)

Children: 3

Musical career

Genres: Hip hop

Instruments: Vocals

Labels: Roc-A-Fella (1995-2009, 2011-2013) Priority (1995-1996) Def Jam (1997-2009) Roc Nation (2008-Present)

Associated acts: Beanie Sigel Beyoncé Frank Ocean Freeway Kanye West J. Cole Jay Electronica Jaz-O Jeezy Just Blaze Justin Timberlake Linkin Park Memphis Bleek No I.D. The Notorious B.I.G. Puff Daddy R. Kelly Rick Ross Rihanna

Another LeT suspect in 26/11 attacks case released on bail in Pak

1. A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has released Sufayan Zafar, a Lashkar-e-Taiba suspect in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, on bail.
2. He has been released due to ‘lack of evidence' against him in the case.
3. LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, prime suspect, is already out on bail since April 2015.

Talks with US halted by Sudan after delay in lifting sanctions

1. Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has decided to halt negotiations with the United States for three months.
2. The decision came following Washington's delay in its decision to lift the sanctions on Sudan.
3. Trump signed a new order on Tuesday that extends the temporary period until October 12.
   

UCLA evacuated following bomb threat

1. The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) was evacuated following a bomb threat on Wednesday night.
2. The university community was informed about the bomb threat at Sunset Canyon Recreation Centre.
3. The university evacuated three residence halls in Westwood.
4. All evacuees are safe.
   

US Secretary of State ends Qatar rift talks

1. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ended talks with ministers from Saudi Arabia and three Arab allies on Wednesday over how to end a month-long rift with Qatar.
2. There was, however, no immediate word of any breakthrough.
3. The four countries imposed sanctions on Qatar on June 5.
   

Lawsuit filed against Donald Trump by Twitter users for blocking them

1. A lawsuit has been filed against President Donald Trump by a group of Twitter users who were blocked by him for posting critical comments. 
2. They argued that his account is like a public forum.
3. The President's blocking of users on the social network is "unconstitutional", they said.
   

200 immigrants to be sworn in as US citizens

1. Nearly 200 immigrants will be sworn in as new US citizens at the John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston.
2. Massachusetts US District Court Judge Dennis Saylor will preside over the ceremony.
3. The ceremony is sponsored by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
   

White House condemns Amarnath Yatra attack

1. The White House on Wednesday strongly condemned the terror attack on Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.
2. "An attack on religious freedom is an attack on the most fundamental right of liberty," the White House said.
3. It said the US will continue to work with India to combat terrorism.
   

Morocco lifts electronic device ban on flights to US

1. Royal Air Maroc (RAM) said that the US has lifted the airline's cabin ban on laptops and large electronics on flights between Casablanca and the North American country.
2. The new measure will be implemented from Thursday.
   

US: Indian-American couple killed in plane crash

1. An Indian-origin psychiatrist couple was killed when their private plane crashed in the US state of Ohio.
2. Umamaheswara Kalapatapu and his wife Sitha-Gita Kalapatapu were killed in the crash, said the police.
3. The Piper Archer PA-28 piloted by Umamaheswara is believed to have crashed on Saturday.
   

Amarnath terror attack condemned by US

1. The Monday's terrorist attack on the bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag District was condemned by the US today.
2. The attack left 7 pilgrims dead and several others injured.
3. J&K police have said that the attack was carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba.
   

Donald Trump to visit Britain in 2018

1. US President Donald Trump is likely to visit to the UK next year.
2. Downing Street and the White House are currently working on dates for the visit.
3. Earlier this year, Trump had accepted British PM Theresa May's invitation to travel to Britain on a state visit.
   

US military plane crash update: All 16 bodies recovered

1. At least 16 persons were killed in a US military plane crash in rural Mississippi on Monday.
2. Officials said that 16 bodies have been recovered.
3. The military transport plane crashed into a field near Itta Bena, on the western edge of Leflore County.
   

US soldier arrested for ISIS links

1. A Hawaii-based soldier was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on suspicion of terrorism and ties with the Islamic State.
2. Ikaika Kang, who is posted with the 25th Infantry Division, was arrested on Saturday in Honolulu. 
3. He had reportedly attempted to provide military documents to ISIS.
   

US military plane crashes; at least 5 killed

1. A US military transport plane crashed on Monday in Mississippi's Delta region, killing at least five people aboard.
2. The C-130 military transport crashed about 135 kilometers north of Jackson. 
3. Reason behind the crash is not known.