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Death toll announced as Israel launches new attack in southern Lebanon, killing one person and injuring three.The United Nations says at least 71 civilians have been killed by Israeli forces in Lebanon since a ceasefire was struck at the end of last year. Thameen Al-Kheetan, spokesperson for the UN Office for the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said on Tuesday that the death toll included 14 women and nine children. He called for investigations into “each and every military action where civilians are killed”. OHCHR raised concerns about recent Israeli military operations hitting civilian infrastructure, including a strike on…
His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, witnessed the start of the activities of the second edition of “Abu Dhabi International Health Week” …
This collage shows former premier Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi (left) and another photo shows Bushra’s sister Maryam Riaz Wattoo. — ReporterLONDON/DUBAI: The sister of the former first lady, Maryam Riaz Wattoo, has revealed that former prime minister Imran Khan once thanked her for introducing him to his third wife — Maryam’s younger sister Buhsra Bibi — and for changing his life, giving it a new direction.Bushra is currently serving a jail term. Her husband, Khan, is also jailed in the same prison. In an interview with this reporter in Dubai, Maryam confirmed that she was the one…
[3/3] Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 21, 2025. — ReutersTehran approaches talks warily, doubtful of deal, wary of Trump.Engagement backed by leaders despite deep mistrust of US.Iran, US held positive talks in Oman; more expected on April 19.Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday he was neither “overly optimistic nor pessimistic” about talks with the US on Iran’s nuclear programme, in an apparent move by Tehran to play down growing public expectations of a deal.Failure to reach a deal with President Donald Trump to end Iran’s decades-long dispute with…
An undate image of people standing at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi to receive passengers. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: A significant number of Pakistanis sought employment opportunities abroad in the first three months of 2025, with the Bureau of Immigration releasing figures indicating that 172,144 individuals ventured overseas for work during this period.Saudi Arabia emerged as the top destination for Pakistani workers, attracting the highest number of job seekers at 121,190. Oman followed in second place as it saw 8,331 Pakistanis seeking employment, while the United Arab Emirates welcomed 6,891.Qatar also proved to be a popular choice, with 12,989 Pakistanis finding…
Savannah Chrisley accuses Robert Shiver’s estranged wife Lindsay of their splitSavannah Chrisley has considered Robert Shiver’s estranged wife, Lindsay Shiver, responsible for their split.Previously, PEOPLE received a clip of the April 15 episode of her podcast Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley, titled I Got Dumped, and revealed that the couple had separated after almost two years of relationship.Savannah said, “It’s been about a month and a half since Robert and I broke up. So there it is. Robert and I broke up on March 6. Not that I’m keeping track of dates or anything, but I have taken a lot of…
United States President Donald Trump’s campaign to pressure universities into dropping diversity, equity and inclusion measures and punishing student protesters has faced its strongest pushback yet when Harvard University rejected a series of demands from his administration. Monday’s decision quickly prompted the US Department of Education to freeze nearly $2.3bn in federal funding for the Ivy League institution ranked among the best universities in the US. So what happened between Harvard and Trump, and why did the institution risk billions of dollars to go against the administration’s demands? What did the Trump administration ask Harvard to do? The heads of…
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the Presidency Bureau … received …
Lt Gen (retd) Nigar Johar Khan poses for a photo. — APP/File RAWALPINDI: In a historic move for gender equality and women’s leadership, the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has appointed Lt Gen (retd) Nigar Johar Khan as its official brand ambassador for women empowerment and women’s initiatives.The announcement was made during an event, “SHE Leads – A Tribute to Women,” which was held at the Chamber House the previous day. The ceremony celebrated the resilience, strength, and remarkable contributions of women across Pakistan, with Lt Gen (retd) Johar, the first and only female three-star general in Pakistan as…
This representational image shows a cryotherapy chamber. — AFP/FileA cryotherapy session in Paris has turned deadly, with one woman dying and another hospitalised in critical condition due to a nitrogen leak from a cold chamber, according to French investigators.The tragedy occurred on Monday evening at a small sports centre located in the 11th district of the French capital, according to a police source.According to initial findings, a nitrogen leak from the cryochamber is thought to have caused the poisoning, a source close to the investigation said. An employee of the gym, who was in her late 20s, died.A client of…