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US President Donald Trump holds an executive order signed in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2025. — ReutersSince returning to the White House on January 20, Donald Trump has signed a whopping 79 executive orders touching on issues from foreign policy to transgender rights.With his Republican Party only holding narrow majorities in Congress, and seeking to move quickly to remake the US government, Trump has brandished his pen as a weapon targeting trade, civil rights and federal bureaucracy. No US president has signed so many executive actions so quickly since 1937, according…

A new American citizen holds a US flag during a naturalisation ceremony . — Reuters/FileMove aims for cohesion in country characterised by immigration.Agencies to have flexibility in offering help in other languages.Nearly 68 million people speak a language other than English.WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterised by immigration from around the world.The White House published an executive order by Trump that says it is “long past time” that English is declared the nation’s official language. “A nationally designated language is at the…

Liam Payne receives tribute at 2025 BRIT AwardsLiam Payne was just remembered at the BRIT Awards 2025. The One Direction alum, who passed away tragically on October 16, 2024, due to a fatal fall from his hotel balcony in Argentina, was paid tribute to at the annual award show. At the stage of London’s O2 Arena, host Jack Whitehall announced, “It is now time to take a moment to remember a very special person who meant so much to the people in this room and to millions around the world.”“Last October, we woke to the devastating news that Liam Payne…

Breathing crisis renews concerns over pontiff’s health as he battles double pneumonia.Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for two weeks with pneumonia in both of his lungs, has had a peaceful night after suffering a breathing crisis, the Vatican says. The 88-year-old pontiff suffered a crisis on Friday, including “vomiting with inhalation and a sudden worsening of the respiratory condition”, the Vatican said. On Saturday, the Holy See said in a statement: “The pope spent a peaceful night and is resting.” A Vatican source added that “there have been no crises like yesterday. The pope woke up, had breakfast and…

Dubai: “The Gulf” received Dr. Khalifa Al -Suwaidi, Secretary -General and Executive Director of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, Dr. Ahmed Saeed Ould Abeah, Advisor to the Director General of the Islamic World for Education, Science and Culture (ISESCO), within the framework of bilateral partnership and cooperation in supporting educational education and excellence in the countries of the Islamic world. The meeting, which was attended by a number of officials, discussed ways to develop initiatives supporting the educational sector and mechanisms for supporting distinguished educational practices, in order to enhance the achievement of…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is addressing the nation on June 15, 2024. — X/@GovtofPakistanPM vows to boost industry, form committee for economic reforms.Business leaders urge tax cuts, port expansion for economic growth.Industrialist stresses need of privatising Discos to tackle circular debt.ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that the country’s macroeconomic conditions had improved considerably due to the efforts of his economic team. However, he emphasised that further work was needed at the microeconomic level to ensure that the benefits of economic progress reached the people, The News reported on Saturday.  He made these remarks during a meeting with…

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a joint press statement with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro (not pictured), at Porto City Hall, in Porto, Portugal, February 28, 2025. — ReutersPARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm and respect after a heated clash between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, warning that Europe can no longer rely on the United States for its security.Macron called for “calm” between the two leaders in interviews with French media but also for a dialogue on a possible European nuclear “shield”, as the continent could no…

Katy Perry pays heartfelt tribute to hairstylist Jesus GuerreroKaty Perry just revealed she was left heartbroken after the tragic and sudden death of hairstylist Jesus Guerrero.After it was announced by his sister, Gris, that Jesus, whose clients also included Jennifer Lopez and Kylie Jenner had passed away “very suddenly and unexpectedly” at the age of 34, Katy took to her official Instagram account to upload a series of pictures featuring her and the hairstylist. “Hey Hey aka Chuy aka Jesus, our light filled beautiful boy,” the Roar singer began her note.She penned, “You aways made every room so warm and…

Gerald McRaney reveals secret to his and Delta Burke’s 36 year marriageGerald McRaney is spilling the beans on what initially drew him to Delta Burke four decades ago and everything that kept them together ever since.”Marrying Delta, that’s the secret,” the actor, 77, began about the 36-year-long successful marriage. “That’s it. She’s the one for keeping it together. Honestly, I think one of the biggest components to a happy marriage is that you’ve got to marry the right person,” McRaney told People Magazine.The Paradise ator added that he was first drawn to Burke in the mid ’80s when they met…

Who: India vs New ZealandWhat: ICC Champions Trophy 2025Where: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWhen: Sunday, March 2 at 1pm (09:00 GMT)Follow Al Jazeera’s live coverage. India and New Zealand booked their Champions Trophy semifinal spots early in the 50-over tournament and will clash on Sunday in Dubai, with the winner topping Group A. South Africa topped Group B and will face the loser of Sunday’s match, while Australia finished second in that group and will face the winner of the final match of the group stage. India will come into the match after a six-day game break since…