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The Middle East region is witnessing a remarkable shift in the economic role of women, as its participation is no longer limited to traditional roles, but rather has become a major player in making financial decisions and forming consumption patterns within the family and society. According to a new global report entitled “The Collective Economy: A global understanding of the strength of women’s spending”, which was based on the opinions of more than 8,700 women from 10 countries, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, women today control nearly two -thirds of the global appreciation spending, yet about 49% of them…
An undated image of incarcerated Pakistani neuroscientist Dr Aafia Siddiqui. — X/@AdreesUnai8335/FileIHC judges remarks govt decision must be accompanied by reasons.Dr Siddiqui serving 86-year sentence at FMC Carswell, Fort Worth.Pakistani neuroscientist charged with attempted murder of US personnel.The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Monday that the federal government declined to become a party or provide legal assistance in Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s case in a US court.Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan heard a petition related to Dr Aafia’s health and repatriation from a US prison which was attended by the petitioner’s lawyer Imran Shafiq, additional attorney general, and other…
A recently fired USAID staff member reacts while leaving work, during a sendoff by former USAID staffers and supporters outside USAID offices in Washington, DC, US, February 21, 2025. — ReutersMore than 14 million of the world’s most vulnerable people, a third of them small children, could die because the Trump administration dismantled US foreign aid, research projected on Tuesday.The study in the prestigious Lancet journal was published as world and business leaders gather for a UN conference in Spain this week, hoping to bolster the reeling aid sector. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) had provided over 40%…
Spectators wear a towel in the stands during the first round match between Italy’s Jasmine Paolini and Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, Britain on June 30, 2025 . — ReutersWimbledon experienced its hottest-ever start on a scorching Monday as temperatures climbed to 32.3 degrees Celsius and transformed the All England Club into a sizzling spectacle of sun hats, shade-seekers and fans reaching for water bottles.Carlos Alcaraz battled to victory over Italian Fabio Fognini on a searing Centre Court in the evening, but not before play was stopped for over 15 minutes in…
Post Malone and girlfriend Christy Lee are no longer together, reports an insider.The rapper has called it quits with his stylist girlfriend and is now single. TMZ reports: “The former couple called it quits a little under a month ago after being together romantically since the start of the year. It’s unclear whether the pair remains on friendly terms.”The duo was first spotted together in January and later featured on Lee’s TikTok with a PDA filled video.Lee is famously knows for styling like Bella Thorne, Brooks Nader, and Charlotte McKinney.Back in April, Lee was spotted with Post Malone coordinating outfits…
Former United States Presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush have delivered a rare open rebuke of the Donald Trump administration in an emotional video farewell with staffers of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Obama called the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID “a colossal mistake”. Monday was the last day as an independent agency for the six-decade-old humanitarian and development organisation, created by President John F Kennedy as a soft power, peaceful way of promoting US national security by boosting goodwill and prosperity abroad. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered USAID to be absorbed into the US…
A team of researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi discovered a mechanism that contributes to the formation of connections between the brain cells, and some possible results to disrupt this process …
British-Pakistani billionaire and philanthropist Sir Anwar Pervez (sixth from right) poses for a group photo. — Reporter LONDON: British-Pakistani billionaire and philanthropist Sir Anwar Pervez was honoured to be invited to join Their Majesties for Tea at the Royal Box at the Royal Ascot Races. The invitation to join their gracious Majesties was part of Sir Anwar’s 90th Birthday celebrations. By honouring Sir Anwar on his 90th birthday, the King has shown his deep appreciation of the significant contribution that the founder of Bestway has made to the British Society over his 60-year career.Sir Anwar immigrated from Pakistan to the…
People respond to a wildfire in a village near Seferihisar in Izmir province, Turkey, June 30, 2025. — ReutersOver 50,000 people evacuated after wildfire in Turkiye, France.Fires under control but not extinguished: authorities.Extreme heat kills up to 480,000 worldwide annually. Firefighters battled wildfires in Turkiye and France on Monday and more than 50,000 people were evacuated as an early summer heatwave hit Europe.Health alerts were issued in France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Germany. Even the Netherlands, used to a milder climate, issued a warning for high temperatures in the coming days, coupled with high humidity.”Large parts of Western Europe are…
Ed Sheeran recalls first time meeting Olivia Rodrigo’s momEd Sheeran looked back at the sweet memory of meeting Olivia Rodrigo and her mom.The 34-year-old singer-songwriter made a surprise appearance during Rodrigo’s headline show at BST Hyde Park in London on June 27 and the duo performed Sheeran’s 2011 hit The A Team together. The Azizam hitmaker took to his Instagram account and recalled meeting Rodrigo almost three years ago.“Been a fan of Olivia’s since ‘Drivers License’ blew my mind back at the start of 2021,” Sheeran wrote referring to her breakout single in the caption, alongside a video of their…