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Washington, DC – For Anson, hearing the news that Chinese student visas were the latest target of US President Donald Trump’s administration was “heartbreaking”. The Chinese graduate student, who is studying foreign service at Georgetown University, told Al Jazeera that he feels uncertain about the future of students like himself after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the US would begin to “aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields”. “There is definitely a degree of uncertainty and anxiety observed amongst us,” Anson said, asking that only…
In the presence of Sheikh Muslim bin Ham Al -Amiri, Chairman of the Salem Bin Ham Center, the Salem bin Ham Center organized …
Vehicles making their way through stagnant rainwater accumulated on the road near Zero Point in the Federal Capital after heavy rainfall, Islamabad, May 24, 2025. — APPTwin cities forecast to face most intense weather conditions.NDMA asks citizens to secure vulnerable structures.Travellers warned to remain cautious, esp in hilly areas. ISLAMABAD: The National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC) has warned that five separate weather systems are expected to trigger thunderstorms, strong winds, hailstorms, and heavy downpours across various parts of the country, with Islamabad and Rawalpindi likely to face particularly severe conditions.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has urged all provincial and…
Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, June 16, 2024. — ReutersWith artificial intelligence, more shade and misting machines, Saudi authorities are preparing to welcome more than a million Hajj pilgrims amid extreme summer heat. Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah told AFP on Thursday that efforts to mitigate the searing desert heat remained a top focus among authorities and organisers ahead of this year’s pilgrimage. “One of the big challenges that we always face is the increasing temperature across the different years and this is an issue that we give top priority,” he told AFP during an…
Kanye West’s apology under fire from watchdog headRecently, Kanye West apologized on social media for his antisemitic remarks. However, Anti-Defamation League or ADL head Jonathan A. Greenblatt has questioned his sincerity.Writing in THR, he said, “I’m done with antisemitism,” Ye wrote. But I’m not buying it. Ye’s pattern of recidivist antisemitism has continued since 2022.” He continued, “So no one should be surprised by his latest antisemitic stunt: the release of a new music video, outrageously titled “Heil Hitler,” and companion song titled “WW3,” which glorified the architect of the Holocaust and dredged up a few more antisemitic tropes for good measure.”Earlier, Ye…
Kristin Cavallari blasts media outlets for her wrong portrayal Kristin Cavallari has slammed the spotlight on her love life.The 38-year-old American TV personality and fashion designer, who became famous at 17 on MTV’s Laguna Beach and has been in the news for over 20 years. Even though Kristin has been in the public eye for a long time, she shared with PEOPLE magazine that she “hates” reading stories about herself.The Hills star, who is returning to reality TV show Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour, said, “The headlines love to just put me in this box that has to do with men…
A smoking ban in Paris parks set to be tested to teach about addiction — ReutersFrance would ban smoking in all outdoor places that could be accessed by children — including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced on Thursday.Famed as a country where smokers linger over cigarettes on cafe terraces or strolling down cobblestone streets, France increasingly tightened restrictions on tobacco use in public spaces in recent years. The new ban — which would enter into force on July 1 — would cover all spaces where children could be present, including “beaches, parks, public gardens,…
Chaos continues at Gaza's controversial aid centres as Palestinians struggle to survive Israel's deliberate starvation.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced its cooperation with “Etihad Airways” to support the National Scholarship Program …
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal (second from left) hosts luncheon in honour of Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong. — Screengrab/Ministry for Planning Ahsan Iqbal hosts luncheon in honour of Jiang Zaidong. Peace will bring dividends for Pakistan, hopes Chinese envoy.Says Gwadar’s strategic relevance is gaining global recognition. China — Pakistan’s all-weather strategic partner — on Thursday lauded Islamabad’s responsible conduct during the recent standoff with India.Speaking at a luncheon hosted by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong appreciated the recent return of peace and stability in…