The 1975 banned from performing in Malaysia after Matt Healy kisses male bandmate on stage
Saturday, 22 July 2023 A three-day music festival in Malaysia has been cancelled by the authorities after the frontman of The 1975 kissed a male bandmate on stage - and criticised the country's anti-LGBT laws.
McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts.
'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-
than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result
of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .
'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-
than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result
of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .
According to McDonald's, higher sales in the
United States helped the fast-food giant overcome
weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.
According to McDonald's, higher sales in the
United States helped the fast-food giant overcome
weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.
The company saw same-store sales rise by
1.9% worldwide between January and March,
below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%.
Increased menu pricing and delivery demand
saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%.
In international markets, sales fell
by 0.2% for the first time since 2020.
Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue
increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went
up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates.
'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority
markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East
have been boycotting McDonald's for months.
The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in
Israel announced in October that it would provide free
meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
In the months since then, the company has tried to limit
the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country
with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise.
Our hearts remain with
the communities and families
impacted by the war in the Middle East.
We abhor violence of any kind and
firmly stand against hate speech,
and we will always proudly
open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'.
Our hearts remain with
the communities and families
impacted by the war in the Middle East.
We abhor violence of any kind and
firmly stand against hate speech,
and we will always proudly
open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'
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Tragedy struck on Tuesday as two helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, resulting in the loss of ten lives. The navy confirmed that all victims were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident. The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9:32 a.m. local time.
"All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification," the navy said.
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8 Countries with Lower
Cost of Living Options.
KindaFrugal.com recently offered some tips for readers
looking to relocate abroad due to the increasing cost
of housing, healthcare and other essential expenses in the U.S. .
Here are some of the countries they say
offer a more reasonable cost of living:.
Portugal, In addition to a relatively low cost of living,
Portugal is a sought-after destination due
to beautiful weather and minimal taxation.
Ecuador, Affordable housing costs include average square
foot prices for city center apartments less than
half the average of in the U.S. at just $116.48.
Vietnam, Affordable housing, inexpensive groceries and
transportation costs make this an attractive option
for expats looking for a comfortable lifestyle overseas.
Montenegro, An affordable lifestyle, beautiful weather and
over 183 miles of coastline gives this quiet
Balkan nation a Mediterranean vibe. .
Malaysia, Reasonable housing, utility and transportation costs
give would-be expats a chance to save money,
while still living comfortably in a tropical nation.
Poland, Europe's sixth-largest economy
has an average cost of living
that's 58% lower than in the U.S.
Thailand, Favorable exchange rates allow Western
expats to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle
while stretching their finances further. .
Costa Rica, Affordable housing, healthcare services and amenities
makes Costa Rica ideal for stretching retirement
savings while still living a more luxurious lifestyle.
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Jaffer Sadiq, allegedly the linchpin of a ₹2,000-crore drug ring, was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Delhi. His syndicate trafficked 3,500kg of pseudoephedrine disguised as food cargo to Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia. Sadiq, a Chennai-based film producer and former DMK member, purportedly invested proceeds in real estate and movie production.
#JafferSadiq #NCB #DMK #JafferSadiqDMK #TeluguFilms #SukeshConman #StalinJunior #Tamilnadunews #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Taylor Swift Drops , ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ , As Surprise Double Album.
Swift's new music dropped early on April 19, but fans got way more than they were expecting, Deadline reports. .
It’s a 2am surprise:
The Tortured Poets Department
is a secret DOUBLE album, Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
I’d written so much tortured poetry in
the past 2 years and wanted to share
it all with you, so here’s the second
instalment of TTPD: The Anthology.
15 extra songs. And now the story
isn’t mine anymore… it’s all yours, Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
In a previous post, Swift described her new music as, , “An anthology of new works that reflect
events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting
and fatalistic moment in time – one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure.”.
This period of the author’s life is
now over, the chapter closed and
boarded up. There is nothing to
avenge, no scores to settle
once wounds have healed. , Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
And upon further reflection,
a good number of them
turned out to be self-inflicted. , Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
This writer is of the firm belief that
our tears become holy in the form
of ink on a page. Once we have
spoken our saddest story, we can
be free of it. And then all that’s left
behind is the tortured poetry, Taylor Swift, via Instagram.
Fans have been speculating about who two particular tracks — 'The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived' and "Guilty as Sin?' — are about. .
Matt Healy and Joe Alwyn
are names that have come up.
Matt Healy and Joe Alwyn
are names that have come up.
Meanwhile, music journalists' reviews have been mixed when it comes to the double album drop.
Taylor Swift's new album,
'The Tortured Poets Department,' is
a boldly candid breakup album, with
some of her most quotable lyrics ever, Chris Willman, senior music writer
and chief music critic at 'Variety'.
The intrigue in the lyrics is somewhat
predicated on gossip and I found that
after three or four listens to this album,
or at least the first half, once you’ve
drained the fact out of it, I wasn’t quite
sure what the replay factor would be, Laura Snape, deputy music editor at 'The Guardian,' via Deadline
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Daniel Radcliffe isn't folding to J.K. Rowling's ongoing crusade on speaking out about transgender issues -- instead, he's standing pat with the LGBTQ+.. TMZ.com
Darren Criss says he's more than just an ally for the LGBTQ+ community -- he actually identifies with them deeply in his heart ... going so far as to say he's.. TMZ.com
The law imposes 10 to 15-year prison sentences for same-sex relationships and lesser penalties for gender-transition procedures or advocacy for certain organisations.
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Iraq's recent criminalization of LGBT individuals, Google's controversial actions against protesters, Hamas's release of footage featuring hostages, and more are discussed in this Oneindia News video. Stay updated on the latest developments by watching now!
#OneindiaInternationalNews #IraqCriminalisesSame-Sex #SundarPichai #HamasHostageVideo #CapriIsland #ElonMusk #Geopolitics #Oneindia
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