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A drone view shows emergency specialists working at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan December 25, 2024. — ReutersNEW DELHI: Increasing geo-political tensions and armed conflicts across the world have not only resulted in human costs but are now also taking a toll on the aviation industry with airlines experiencing a notable burden on operations and profitability.Executives say as carriers grapple with missiles and drones, airspace closures, location spoofing and the shoot-down of another passenger flight. With missiles being a key feature of modern-day combat, airlines are racking up costs and…
Representational image of a student wearing a graduation cap. — AFPThe Kingdom of Morocco offered 10 fully-funded scholarships to Pakistani students for admission into Moroccan Public Institutions of Higher, Technical and Professional for the academic year of 2025-26, according to Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.These scholarships are open to Pakistani and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) nationals in various fields including medical studies, engineering, management sciences, veterinary sciences, and architecture. Students can apply for undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programmes provided that they meet all eligibility criteria including academic qualifications and age limits. The deadline to register online is Thursday, June…
Margot Robbie reveals design for her production companyMargot Robbie and her husband, Tom Ackerley, have founded a production company, LuckyChap.Its office is located in Los Angeles, and the megastar told Architectural Design that for the space, they aimed to create a “familial” feel. In the office, there have also been nods to the films the banner produced, such as I, Tonya, and Barbie.“These are the exact chairs from the Mattel boardroom scene with Will Ferrell,” Tom shared.The Grammy-nominated actress meanwhile said the rooftop is her favourite spot for work. “I’m not very good at staying inside. So if I’m reading…
Bilal Bin Saqib visits White House to discuss Crypto policy, First Pakistani official in six years WASHINGTON, D.C: In a major step forward for Pakistan’s digital future, Bilal Bin Saqib, Special Assistant for Blockchain and Crypto and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, paid an official visit to the White House.During his visit, Bilal Bin Saqib met with Robert Ho Hines, Executive Director of the Council on Digital Assets. The two leaders held in-depth discussions on cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the role of digital assets in shaping tomorrow’s economy.Bilal shared updates on Pakistan’s growing crypto sector and emphasized the country’s…
“Using starvation as an act of warfare … it’s already a war crime [as] described by [the] International Criminal Court.”Dr Bassem Zaqout, director of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, says US-backed aid distribution efforts in Gaza have been marred by shootings and a lack of organisation.
The UAE celebrates tomorrow, Friday, “Friday”, Eid Al -Adha in a scene that is repeated every year, but this year it acquires a different human depth …
Pakistani-American Tanweer Ahmed. — ReporterLONDON: American-Pakistani businessman tycoon Tanweer Ahmed has been in headlines this week after Geo News revealed that he held multiple secret meetings with former premier Imran Khan in Adiala Jail in October last year to find grounds for a breakthrough.In a story published on April 14 this year, Geo News had revealed that Ahmed held several rounds of talks with Khan and talks progressed positively till a sudden breakdown after a few PTI leaders gave unrealistic advice to Khan. Since his interview was aired on Geo News, the businessman has been in the eye of a…
Muslims perform prayers around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2025. — Reuters Temperatures in Makkah expected to top 40°C this month.Authorities ratchet up heat protection measures.AI technology to help manage massive crowds in better way.More than a million pilgrims joined Islam’s most important rite under a beating sun on Wednesday, as the Hajj kicked off with the Saudi hosts scrambling to avoid last year’s 1,000-plus deaths in sweltering heat.With temperatures expected to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), robed pilgrims slowly circled the Kaaba at the heart of Makkah’s Grand Mosque which is…
Kensington Palace shares social media post amid Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthdayKensington Palace has shared a post about Prince William on the day Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are celebrating the fourth birthday of their daughter Princess Lilibet.Meghan took to Instagram and shared a heartfelt note for Lilibet with sweet photos. The duchess says, “Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! Four years ago today she came into our lives – and each day is brighter and better because of it.”Archie and Lilibet doting mother also extended gratitude to the fans and friends for sending love to her daughter.She said, “Thanks to…
‘Life of Chuck’ Tom Hiddleston, Mike Flanagan talk life, death and things in betweenBefore finishing the science-fiction drama film “The Life of Chuck,” English actor Tom Hiddleston and American director Mike Flanagan had a conversation about life, death and existence.“I think (the conversation) went far deeper than just about any conversation I can recall having with an actor,” Flanagan told Reuters during an interview in Los Angeles. For both Hiddleston and Flanagan, the core of the movie, based on author Stephen King’s 2020 novella of the same name, is understanding the essence of being alive.“I loved the wisdom in the…