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Afghan refugee men stand in queue for documentation outside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) repatriation centres in Azakhel town in Nowshera, Pakistan, October 30. — Reuters Thousands of Afghans have crossed the border from Pakistan in recent days, the United Nations and Taliban officials said, as Islamabad ramped up pressure for them to return to their country of origin.Pakistan last month set an early April deadline for some 800,000 Afghans carrying Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC) issued by Pakistan authorities to leave the country, another phase in Islamabad´s campaign in recent years to remove Afghans from the country. Families…
Mission: Impossible 8 trailer has officially been released, showcasing the datedevil stunts Tom Cruise is famous for. Titled, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the film is scheduled to release on May 23, 2025.Watch full trailer for more details!
Russell Brand loses ambassador spot post rape chargesRussel Brand just lost his role as a charity ambassador. Days after the comedian and actor was charged with rape and sexual assault it was now announced that he has been removed from his position as vice president of an animal hospital. Brand’s role at the Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Buckinghamshire, England, has been terminated “indefinitely.”The animal hospital’s CEO, Colin Stocker, spoke with The Mirror and stated, “With the news of the extremely serious charges announced last week, our senior team met and immediately suspended Mr Brand from his ambassador role at Tiggywinkles,…
Brussels pushes for trade talks with Washington while preparing countermeasures on tariffs.The European Union has signalled its willingness to negotiate a tariff-free trade pact with the United States, but has indicated it is also prepared to retaliate if necessary. Trade ministers met in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss the bloc’s response to US tariffs on steel and aluminium, with most agreeing that launching talks to avoid an all-out trade war should be the priority. Following the meeting, EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic told reporters that the bloc’s countermeasures would be adjusted after considering member states’ feedback. “When it comes to…
The team honored His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, affiliated with the Air Force Department in the General Administration of Security Supple at the Ministry of Interior …
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (left) and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio. — AFP/Reuters/FileRubio, Dar have their first phone call since assuming office.Dar reaffirms commitment to strengthen partnership with US.Rubio reciprocates desire to collaborate with Pakistan in trade.ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday held the first telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the two top diplomats agreed on the need to resolve the issue of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US forces.According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO), Dar held the call and discussed bilateral relations, regional…
A controversy that Blake Lively sparked in 2017 has resurfaced amid her legal battle against Justin Baldoni whom she accused of sexually harassing her on the sets of “It Ends With Us.The wife of Ryan Reynolds had claimed that she had Cherokee ancestry for a 2017 L’Oréal Paris ad campaign. The actress’ claim that she was “English, Irish, German, and Cherokee” elicited reaction from Adrienne Keene, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.Keene appeared to suggest that Lively’s family genealogy doesn’t support her Cherokee ancestry claims.The actress’ claim regarding her ancestry remain unclear could not be independent confirmed.She has been at the…
This undated photo shows Karachi Kings’ pacer Hassan Ali celebrating a wicket — Facebook/@Realhassan32KARACHI: Karachi Kings’ right-arm quick Hassan Ali said on Monday that the national team’s performance will always have an impact on the popularity of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), urging players to re-engage disappointed cricket fans via strong performance.Speaking to reporters before Karachi Kings’ first practice session ahead of the 10th edition of the PSL, Hassan acknowledged that while Pakistan’s recent results have been disappointing, the team’s new players need time to settle. “When the national team doesn’t perform well, it impacts franchise leagues like the PSL,”…
Prince Harry is reportedly pleading with his wife Meghan Markle to return to the UK.Following the news of King Charles’ sudden hospitalization, the Duke of Sussex has been “desperate” to reconcile with his father before it’s too late, as reported by Heat Magazine. An insider told the outlet that while Harry is preparing to return to the UK, Meghan has been reluctant.The source said, “The idea that his dad could pass away before they’ve made amends is soul-crushing and he’s determined to do everything in his power to make sure that won’t happen,” adding, “He’s pleading with Meghan to come…
A mother carries her baby while waiting for medical assistance at a hospital, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Sehwan, Pakistan September 7, 2022. — ReutersUNITED NATIONS: Pakistan is ranked among four countries — together with Nigeria, India and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) — that accounted for nearly half of the estimated 260,000 maternal deaths worldwide in 2023, according to UN data released on Monday that has prompted stark warnings about the impact of cuts to aid funding by the US and the UK. Maternal deaths include those related to complications during childbirth or pregnancy, three…