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His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Vice President and head of the Presidential Bureau … said …
The picture shows II Chundrigar Road in Karachi during light rain on April 14, 2024. — Geo.tvKARACHI: The metropolis is expected to witness the onset of its first monsoon spell starting tomorrow (Friday), as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast intermittent rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in the city till Sunday. As per the Met Office, some areas may experience moderate to heavy showers. The PMD in its latest weather advisory said that hot and humid weather is expected in Karachi today (Thursday), with partly cloudy skies throughout the day. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature is likely to stay between…
A general view of a power plant north of Kosovo’s capital, Pristina, near the town of Obilic, Kosovo, on October 27, 2021. — ReutersGlobal carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector hit a record high for the fourth year running last year as fossil fuel use kept rising even as renewable energy reached a record high, the Energy Institute’s annual statistical review of world energy showed on Thursday.Why it’s importantThe report’s figures highlight the challenge of trying to wean the world economy off fossil fuels at a time when conflict in Ukraine has redrawn oil and gas flows from Russia…
Dua Lipa’s wedding plans with Callum Turner revealedDua Lipa is reportedly “not in a rush” to exchange vows with her boyfriend, Callum Turner, as she currently wants to focus on her Radical Optimism Tour.On Wednesday, an insider spilled to People magazine that the 29-year-old singer has not started planning the wedding yet. “Dua is absolutely head over heels for Callum, and they’ve talked seriously about their future together, including marriage,” the source said. “But they just recently got engaged and are still very much in that celebratory bubble.”“They haven’t even really begun the wedding planning process yet,” revealed the confidant.Shedding light…
A paramedic administers a vaccine jab to a boy in this undated image taken in Pakistan. — UnicefThousands of children in Pakistan face vaccine deprivation since Covid-19 pandemic. Number of zero-dose children worldwide fell by nearly 75% from 1980 to 2019. Lancet study suggests South Asia must significantly accelerate immunisation efforts. Despite notable progress in routine childhood immunisation over the past forty years, Pakistan remains among the eight countries accounting for over half of the world’s “zero-dose” children — those who receive no vaccinations during their first year of life.According to a landmark global study published by The Lancet on Tuesday, the Covid-19 pandemic…
‘Exceptionally large floods’ swept through Guizhou’s Rongjiang county, forcing some 80,000 people to flee their homes.At least six people have died and more than 80,000 people were evacuated from their homes after floods inundated China’s Guizhou province, state media reported, as a tropical depression made landfall in the island province. State broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday that “exceptionally large floods” had swept through Guizhou’s Rongjiang county since Tuesday. Deluges in Guizhou – classified as a southwestern province by the Chinese government – have prompted authorities to activate the highest-level emergency flood response, evacuating about 80,900 people. “As of 11am on…
ABU DHABI/ His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a telephone conversation with Simon Harris, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defense in the Republic of Ireland, discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them to serve their mutual interests. The two sides also reviewed regional developments, efforts to enhance security and stability at the regional and international levels, and support development paths in societies. His Highness and Simon Harris exchanged views on a number of issues of common concern, related to…
PTI founder Imran Khan, gestures as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, March 17, 2023. — ReutersImran Khan unhappy with Rs157bn in surplus in KP budget.He wants amount to be redirected to development projects.PTI founder misinformed, provided false information: source.PESHAWAR: The passing of the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government continues to have further complications as the former prime minister has now opposed the province’s surplus budget under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditions, The News reported on Thursday.The development comes in light of the backlash received by KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur…
In this picture taken on May 20, 2025, Kate Harwitz displays her matcha beverage at Kettl Tea in the Los Feliz neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California. — AFP SAYAMA: Matcha is the new drink of choice at hip cafes worldwide, but Japanese producers are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for the powdered green tea.Here’s what you need to know about the drink beloved of weekend treat-seekers and “wellness” influencers:What is matcha? The word matcha means “ground tea” in Japanese and comes in the form of a vivid green powder that is whisked with hot water and can be added…
Real reason why Katy Perry called it quits with Orlando BloomThe shocking reason behind Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s split has been revealed.An insider spilled to People magazine that the poor reception to Katy’s new album 143 led to tension with the Pirates of the Caribbean star. “Katy was deeply frustrated following the reception of her new album,” the confidant told the publication. “It made her very stressed.””Orlando was understanding, but it did cause some tension,” the source added.Another source revealed to Us Weekly that Katy is “upset” over her breakup with Orlando.”Katy is of course upset but is relieved…