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Jenna Ortega admits what truly ‘terrifies’ her in HollywoodJenna Ortega spilled the challenges she faced as a young actress in Hollywood.In a recent chat with Vogue México and Latin America, the 22-year-old star dished that she was not always vocal on set. “I’ve always known what it feels like not to have a voice, and that terrifies me. I don’t ever want to be in that situation again,” she told the publisher.The Wednesday actress confessed that being a young woman in the industry came with its shared struggles.“Being young and assertive is intense for a lot of people, especially as…
NewsFeedUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed key details of his private White House meeting with Donald Trump, saying they discussed US security guarantees, prisoner exchanges, and a trilateral meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.Published On 18 Aug 202518 Aug 2025
The Emirate of Sharjah pays exceptional attention to road projects, as it is the basic pillar of sustainable development, through the qualitative models of the Roads and Transport Authority, accompanying the highest international standards in planning and development. This trend comes in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in establishing an integrated system of modern infrastructure, to meet the needs of the present and look forward to the requirements of the future, the roads are no longer just paths to cross, but rather…
A truck drives through a flooded road as Category 3 Hurricane Erin leaves the region in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 16, 2025. —AFPHurricane Erin’s massive footprint battered Caribbean islands with heavy gusts and downpours on Monday, as it threatened rip currents and flooding along the US East Coast later this week, even without a predicted landfall.The Category 4 storm strengthened dramatically over the weekend in a historic burst of intensification, scientists said was fueled by human-caused climate change. It briefly peaked as a Category 5 hurricane before weakening slightly. In its latest advisory, the US National Hurricane Center said…
JAY-Z’s friend teases his upcoming albumThe last time JAY-Z released an album, 4:44 came out in 2017. But his longtime collaborator teased that his new work on music is in the works.Appearing on the Drink Champs podcast, Memphis Bleek said, “I just was with him in Vegas. He just came out on the show, like, yo, my *****, they went stupid.” He noted, “I said, ‘Listen, I know you working. Save me a verse.’ He’s like, ‘Alright, I got you.’ So if it happens, it happens.”On the other hand, Jay had recently been dogged by a rape allegation by an…
MONUSCO condemns the attacks by the ADF ‘in the strongest possible terms’, the mission’s spokesperson says.Rebels backed by ISIL (ISIS) have killed at least 52 civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this month, according to the United Nations peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) in the country, as both the DRC army and Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group accuse each other of violating a recently reached US-mediated ceasefire deal.Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) targeted the Beni and Lubero territories of the eastern North Kivu province between August 9 and 16, MONUSCO said on Monday, warning that the death toll could…
The Sharjah Volunteer Award announced the names of the winners of the “Environmental Champions” competition, which was launched with the aim of spreading environmental awareness among young people, and motivating them to adopt practices and behaviors that reflect responsibility towards the environment and nature. The competition, which was launched recently in conjunction with the International Environment Day, was within the framework of the award message aimed at promoting a culture of volunteering, and instilling the values of giving and societal initiative for new generations. Creative ideas The competition aims to encourage children of the age group (7-12 years) to participate…
China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addresses a press conference in Beijing, China on August 18, 2025. — Chinese Foreign MinistryBeijing on Monday confirmed that no Chinese nationals are among those killed in the devastating flash floods across parts of Pakistan.Speaking at a regular press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said: “At present, we are not aware of any Chinese citizens having lost their lives in the disaster. Our embassy in Pakistan is still working to verify the situation.” She expressed China’s condolences over the loss of life and destruction caused by the floods, which have…
Netflix renews ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is a docu-series on Netflix which the streamer renewed for season three.The Emmy-winning Grey Whiteley directorial sports documentary focuses on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, or DCC, where it shows the dancers auditions, training and performances in the NFL season. On the renewal, he shared, “The world of DCC is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to stories to be told. I’m grateful our crew has another season to keep telling them.” Though filming on season three is in the works, it will follow the 2025-26 squad, under the…
NewsFeedA Hamas source told Al Jazeera the group has agreed terms for a ceasefire in Gaza, as a step towards ending the war. The plan calls for a 60-day pause in fighting and the release of half of Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Al Jazeera’s Hamda Salhut reports.Published On 18 Aug 202518 Aug 2025