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South Africa’s Thembi Kgatlana in action with Argentina’s Eliana Stabile. — Reuters The average annual salary for a female professional soccer player globally is $10,900, says FIFA’s annual report on the women’s game, a figure skewed by a small number of top clubs.Among the teams FIFA designated as Tier 1, which includes 41 clubs from 16 countries, the average salary was around $24,030, although 16 of those top clubs paid an average gross salary of over $50,000, according to the “Setting the Pace, FIFA Benchmarking Report on Women’s Football” released on Monday. The highest of those salaries was approximately $120,000.The average…

Dwayne Johnson shares delightful post after ‘Moana 2’ successDwayne Johnson is celebrating the global success of his newly-released animated film, Moana 2.Taking to his Instagram handle on March 18, the 52-year-old actor shared a clip praising the Disney team after the movie surpassed the billion-dollar mark at the worldwide box office. “Thank you so much for your incredible talent and your commitment,” penned the actor. “Moana’s story resonated with the world…There’s a lot of noise in the world but there’s a lot of good stuff and it’s hard for our young girls and boys to kind of see beyond what’s in…

Israel informed the US about its latest attack on Gaza before it happened, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.Israel consulted with the United States before launching massive air raids on the Gaza Strip overnight. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said late on Monday that the Israeli government had informed the US administration of the impending assault. The wave of bombing, which killed at least 404 people according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, has shattered the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which was brokered by the US, Qatar and Egypt and implemented in January. “The Trump administration and…

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Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Munir Akram at the UN Security Council on the Adoption of Resolution for the mandate renewal of UNAMA, March 17, 2025. — X@PakistanUN_NYUN extends Afghanistan mission for another year.Taliban blamed for failing to tackle terror groups.Pakistan highlights evidence of Afghan-based ‘handlers’.NEW YORK: Pakistan has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to prioritise action against terrorism within or originating from Afghanistan.The 15-member council unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year. The initial draft of this resolution was prepared and submitted by China…

Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from Santa Marta chapel at the Vatican, November 26, 2023. — Reuters VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis called Tuesday for an end to war and urged reflection in a letter published by Italy’s newspaper of record, as the 88-year-old pontiff recovers from pneumonia in hospital.Emphasising the need for responsible journalism, he called in his letter dated March 14 for calm minds, noting that the media had a duty to “feel the full importance of words”. “They are never just words: they are facts that build human environments. They can connect or divide, serve the truth or…

Pakistani traders stand beneath an electronic board displaying share prices at the Pakistani Stock Exchange (PSX). — INP/FileKSE-100 Index closes at 117,001.09, up 801.50 points.Intraday high reaches 117,202.09, a 1,002.5-point increase.Index touches low of 116,490.82 during trading session.The stock market extended its bullish streak on Tuesday, closing higher as investor optimism remained strong following developments regarding circular debt resolution and continued progress in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 801.50 points, or 0.69%, to close at 117,001.09, up from the previous close of 116,199.59.  The index touched an intraday high of 117,202.09,…

Saudi Arabian cricket team players. — Facebook/ @cricketsaudi/ FileMELBOURNE: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Gould said they would not support a proposed global T20 league bankrolled by Saudi Arabia as there was not enough room in the calendar for it.A Sydney Morning Herald report on Saturday said the event would be backed by the sports arm of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and feature eight teams playing in four different locations. “With the busy international calendar, a host of established franchise leagues around the world, and existing concerns about player workloads, there is no scope or…

Benny Blanco spills the bean on his wedding plan with Selena GomezBenny Blanco has spilled the beans on his wedding plan with Selena Gomez.In a candid conversation with Rolling Stone, the record producer discussed his and his ladylove’s plan for a dreamy wedding. “I think every day she’s planned a new wedding in her head,” he began by saying. “We’re very much ‘take it one day at a time’-type of people.”“We’re still not over this moment. Literally, while you were talking, she was sitting there staring at her ring.”In December 2024, the couple took their relationship into next level with…

Orders issued after Israel launches deadly attacks on Gaza, shattering its ceasefire deal with Hamas.The Israeli army has threatened residents of several areas in Gaza to “evacuate immediately” after launching a wave of deadly attacks on the enclave that killed at least 326 Palestinians. The army issued the forced evacuation orders on Tuesday, targeting the neighbourhoods of Beit Hanoon, Khirbet Khuza’a, Abasan al-Kabira and Abasan al-Jadida. “The IDF [Israeli army] has launched a massive offensive against terrorist organizations. These designated areas are considered dangerous combat zones!” said the army’s Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee on X. Adraee said civilians in the…