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Representational image of crescent. — PexelsSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have announced the sighting of Zil Hajj moon, marking the conclusion of the Islamic month of Dhul Qadah.Moon sighting committees observed the crescent of Zil Hajj across the Arab world and…
Amer Al Mahdi Mansour Al Gaddafi poses for photo alongside flight crew. — Facebook/Masroor Shaheen/File In what can be described as “divine intervention,” a plane carrying intending Hajj pilgrims from Libya to Saudi Arabia was forced to make two emergency landings due to technical faults midair—before eventually taking onboard a “blessed” pilgrim, Amer Al Mahdi Mansour Al Gaddafi.Gaddafi — a young man from Libya — left his house with the intention of performing Hajj — the fifth pillar of Islam — but trouble struck at the airport when he was held back at immigration due to a security delay linked…
Meghan Markle reveals how much weight she gained during pregnancies with Archie, Lilibet Meghan Markle recalled her pregnancies with son Archie, 6, and daughter Lilibet, almost 4, during the last episode of the first season of her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder.The Duchess of Sussex spoke with Spanx founder Sara Blakely on the episode and recalled gaining weight during her pregnancies. “A friend just said to me the other day, they were like, ‘I just saw this picture I’d forgotten about when you were so pregnant with Archie,’ ” Markle shared.The Suits alum recalled that she “gained 65 Lbs.…
Nicki Minaj opens up about struggles with fame and motherhood Nicki Minaj has revealed that she has considered walking away from the music industry multiple times throughout her career, despite her unprecedented success.In a candid conversation with Vogue Italia, the 42-year-old rapper, who holds the title of the world’s best-selling female rapper with over 100 million records sold, opened up about the emotional toll of constant public scrutiny and the personal sacrifices she’s made for her career. In regards to this, she admitted, “I’ve heard every possible criticism about me. I’ve thought about quitting so many times. I’m glad I didn’t.…
More than 200 emergency workers respond to explosion and blaze in Weifang in Shandong province, Chinese state media report.At least five people have been killed and 19 injured in a huge chemical plant explosion in eastern China, according to state media reports. Six people were still missing following the explosion at the plant operated by Shandong Youdao Chemical in the city of Weifang in Shandong province late on Tuesday morning, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV and state-run Xinhua agency reported. The plant, situated in an industrial park, manufactures chemical components for use in pesticides and pharmaceuticals, they said. Videos circulating on…
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has activated the application of pre -booking service for vehicle examination dates through its smart application (RTA Dubai) or through its website (www.rta.ae), To be mandatory
A meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is underway in Islamabad on Tuesday (today) for sighting of the Zil Hajj moon 1446 Hijri to confirm the dates of Eid ul Adha this year.Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad, chairman of the central committee, is presiding over the meeting.Moreover, the Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees are also meeting separately at their respective headquarters to see the Eid ul Adha moon. Eid ul Adha falls on the 10th day of Zil Hajj, which also marks the Hajj pilgrimage. According to a prediction by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), Muslims in Pakistan…
A man carrying an umbrella runs as he crosses a busy road during rain in Kolkata, India. — Reuters/FileIndia is likely to see above-average monsoon rains for the second straight year in 2025, the government said on Tuesday, maintaining its forecast from April and keeping alive the possibility of higher farm output and economic growth.Good rains will help bring down food prices, keep inflation within the central bank’s comfort band, and allow the world’s biggest rice exporter to ship more of the staple. The monsoon is expected to total 106% of the long-term average this year, said M. Ravichandran, secretary…
Barry Keoghan recalls meeting Ringo Starr first time ahead of Beatles biopicBarry Keoghan has opened up about meeting the Beatles legend Ringo Starr.The actor, who is starring in the upcoming Beatles biopic, revealed the encounter at the Fastnet Film Festival in Ireland. “I sat opposite him and I could not look at him because I was nervous and his wife Barbara was there and she said, ‘You can look at him,'” Barry recalled the starstrucked moment. “Every time I looked at him I saw myself in his glasses.”Barry shared, “I said to him: ‘I am not coming here to quiz…
Mohsen Gilani, newly-elected president of Pakistan Football Federation. — Reporter KARACHI: Former Fifa Development Officer Mohsen Gilani has been elected the 17th president of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after a six-year hiatus.In the second round of elections, Gilani secured a simple majority with 13 votes, defeating his closest rival, Taha Alizai of Karachi United Football Club, who received 11 votes. Gilani brings extensive experience from his tenure at Fifa, having worked on numerous football development projects across the region. This election marks a significant milestone for Pakistani football. For over a decade, the PFF has remained mired in controversy, internal…