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The United States has announced a ‘breakthrough deal’ with the United Kingdom that would create an aluminium and steel trading zone and secure the pharmaceutical supply chain. The deal affirms that “reciprocity and fairness is a vital principle of international trade” and increases access for US agricultural products, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, though he added that the final details were still being written up. “The final details are being written up,” Trump told reporters. “In the coming weeks, we’ll have it all very conclusive.” The deal, the first one struck by the US since Trump imposed his…
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense … said …
This village is half in India and half in Pakistan. In Pakistan it is called Chilhana; on the Indian side, it’s called Teetwal. — IPSKARACHI: Just after the young couple arrived at Al-Sayyed Shabistan, a quaint guesthouse in Taobat, on April 30, soldiers showed up, urging them to leave — war, they warned, could break out any moment.Yahya Shah, guest-house owner and head of Taobat’s hotel association, told IPS over the phone, “Tourist season just began, but for two weeks the village feels like a ghost town—everyone’s hit: shopkeepers, eateries, drivers.” Just 2km from the tense Line of Control (not…
White smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a new pope has been elected at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. — ReutersElections comes on first day of voting by 133 cardinal electors.Identity of pope will be announced from central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica shortly.New pope will then deliver his first public address.VATICAN CITY: White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday and the bells of St. Peter’s rang out, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge of the Roman Catholic Church. The election came on the…
Sabrina Carpenter dad gets Usher’s apology after ‘weird’ Met Gala momentSabrina Carpenter’s dad reacted to the viral moment from Met Gala.On Wednesday, Carpenter dropped a series of photos from the 2025 Met Gala in New York City. The carousel of photos features surprising moments from the event, but one stood out. The photo showing Usher feeding Carpenter cherries caught her father’s attention.The Please Please Please singer also added the screenshot of her dad’s message where he shared the picture along with the message “?Weird.”Later, taking to the comments section Usher apologized to Carpenter’s father.“Apologies Mr Carpenter,” Usher wrote.Fans also reacted…
Soundgarden pays tribute to late Chris Cornell with latest albumSoundgarden is set to launch their final album, that would include contributions from the late Chris Cornell. The iconic rock group, which was a part of the grunge movement along with the bands Pearl Jam and Nirvana, would now be making their return to music, one final time. Their legendary vocalist, Cornell, passed away by committing suicide in 2017 after a long battle with depression and Soundgarden last released their 2012 album, King Animal in his lifetime.Now, in a conversation with Rolling Stone, the band’s lead guitarist, Kim Thayil revealed they…
Trump aims to drum up financial support for the US with his Middle East trip, but Iran and Gaza also hang in the balance.United States President Donald Trump plans to tout trillions of dollars of Arab investments in the US as a major achievement, but other issues are at stake, says University of Maryland professor Shibley Telhami. Israel is threatening to further destroy the Gaza Strip unless progress is made in its ceasefire talks with Hamas. Meanwhile, Israel has refused to allow any food to enter Gaza – home to more than 2 million Palestinians – for more than two…
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology revealed the agenda of the 4th session of “Made in the Emirates” and the official slogan of the event “accelerating advanced industries” ..
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar speaks during a National Assembly session. —APP/FileForces given full authority to deliver effective and strong response.Information minister says India’s arrogance has been shattered.Reveals shares of Rafale’s manufacturer have dropped by 18%. Information Minister Atta Tarar said on Thursday that Pakistan’s retaliation across the Line of Control (LoC), following the Indian missile strikes, had killed between 40 and 50 Indian troops. Speaking on a motion in the National Assembly, he mentioned that the National Security Committee (NSC) had authorised the country’s highly-prepared armed forces to respond at a time and place of their choosing.”Forces have been given…
Black smoke rises from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, indicating no decision has been made to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025 — ReutersVATICAN CITY: Black smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the cardinals locked in a conclave have not yet chosen a new pope to guide the Roman Catholic Church.Thousands of faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square to wait for the smoke to pour from the flue on the chapel’s roof, which it did shortly before noon (1000 GMT), marking the end of the morning voting session…