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The Environment Authority – Abu Dhabi, launched today, “Abu Dhabi Adaptation Plan …
Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN Ambassador Usman Iqbal Jadoon speaks during UN debate, July 22, 2025. — Screengrab X/@PakistanUN_NYAmbassador Jadoon accuses India of sponsoring regional terrorism.Pakistani diplomat urges India to end blame game, change behaviour.UN debate focuses on peace, multilateralism, and dispute resolution. Pakistan has strongly rejected Indian accusations of cross-border terrorism, urging New Delhi to reflect on its actions rather than blaming others.Speaking during a UNSC debate on “Promoting International Peace and Security through Multilateralism and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes,” Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, rejected Indian allegations and asked New…
A person walks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 30, 2025. — ReutersThe United States will begin charging international visitors a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250, in addition to current visa application fees, as outlined in a recently passed domestic policy bill from the Trump administration.The fee will apply to all travelers who need nonimmigrant visas to enter the US, including tourists, business travelers, international students, and other temporary visitors. According to the State Department, nearly 11 million nonimmigrant visas were issued in fiscal year 2024. Travellers from Visa Waiver Programme countries…
Pakistan women’s cricket squad poses for a picture after reUncapped Eyman Fatima gets maiden call as Pakistan name T20 squad for Ireland toursuccess in the qualifier round at the ICC Women’s World Cup. — Instagram@fatima_sana14Fatima Sana to captain women’s cricket team as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland.The three-match series will be held at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin from August 6 to 10. Among the notable inclusions is 22-year-old Eyman Fatima, who receives her maiden senior call-up after a strong showing in the National Women’s T20 Tournament…
Coldplay pays emotional tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Coldplay honoured the late singer Ozzy Osbourne with an emotional tribute at their Nashville concert on Tuesday, July 22, just hours after news broke of the legendary rocker’s passing.The band delivered an heartfelt rendition of Black Sabbath’s 1972 ballad Changes during their show at Nissan Stadium. Just before the concert, fans outside the venue caught a glimpse of the tribute in the making when a clip surfaced on X capturing the band rehearsing Changes during soundcheck.Front man Chris Martin addressed the crowd during the concert with an emotional message, “We’d like to dedicate…
Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) through its National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has issued a warning regarding potential monsoon-related hazards across most parts of the country until July 25th. The alert highlights a significant risk of landslides and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) in the northern regions, which could lead to flash flooding. Areas particularly vulnerable to GLOF include Reshun, Brep, Booni, Sardar Gol, Thallo 1 & 2, Hanarchi, Hindoor, Darkot, Badswat, Ashkoman, and Arkari. The continuous monsoon rains are expected to significantly increase water flow in major rivers, including the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, and Kabul. Specifically, low to medium-level flooding…
Cairo, Egypt – When Ahmed Ginah first left his village in Egypt’s northern delta for the Tanzanian capital in 2017, it was with little more than a dream. Four years later, he named his company after that dream. “When I first came to Tanzania at 28, no one imagined why I would head south,” Ginah, who is lightheartedly called the “Mayor of Egyptians in Dar-es-Salaam”, told Al Jazeera, saying that in the minds of many of his friends and family back home, countries in sub-Saharan Africa are tainted by stereotypes of famine, poverty and disease. But when Ginah arrived, what…
The Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority celebrated the graduation of 23 members …
Quintuplets born to Karachi couple. — ReporterQuintuplets born at 29 weeks in Karachi.All five infants need oxygen support.NICU care continues; condition remains critical.In a rare and high-risk case, a couple from Baldia Town, Karachi, has welcomed quintuplets, three girls and two boys, delivered prematurely via emergency caesarean section at a local hospital. The father, Adnan Sheikh, said it was the couple’s first pregnancy, one year into their marriage. Doctors stated the babies were born at just 29 weeks of gestation — significantly earlier than the standard 37 to 40 weeks — classifying them as extremely premature.All five infants have very low…
A civil defence team member removes the wreckage of a MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) after it crashed in Soibugh in Budgam district of IIOJK, August 24, 2015. — ReutersDecommissioning ceremony set for Sept 19 in Chandigarh.Over 400 MiG-21s lost in crashes since 1963 induction.Indigenous Tejas jets to replace phased-out MiG-21 fleet.India will formally retire its remaining MiG-21 fighter jets in September, bringing an end to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) longest-serving and most controversial aircraft fleet.According to the Indian Express report, the last two MiG-21 Bison squadrons will be decommissioned at a ceremonial event scheduled…