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His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, received in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Muhammad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, who were well -intended to come to the coming of Ramadan. His Highness accepts congratulations and blessings from the elders, senior officials, heads and managers of local and federal departments, notables of the country and citizens, and the people of Arab, Islamic and foreign communities. The congratulations expressed their sincere feelings on this occasion, praying to God Almighty to return it to His Highness,…
This representational image shows an illustration of act of violence. — UnsplashISLAMABAD: In a stark revelation of the pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in Pakistan, a report from the Sustainable Social Development Organisation (SSDO) highlights a staggering 32,617 cases reported nationwide in 2024.Among these, The News reported, there were 5,339 reported incidents of rape, 24,439 cases of abduction, 2,238 instances of domestic violence, and 547 honour killings. Alarmingly, the national conviction rates for these heinous acts are shockingly low, with only 0.5% for both rape and honour killings, a mere 0.1% for abduction, and just 1.3% for domestic violence.Additionally,…
Meghan Markle has activated Netflix’s panic mode amid major rebranding decisions.The Duchess of Sussex, who has renamed her lifestyle brand from ‘American Riviera Orchard’ to ‘As Ever,’ has done so in haste.Royal expert Kinsey Schofield spoke to Kevin O’Sullivan on Talk TV, noting: “I think she’s gone back to As Ever in a major panic and now will be stopped from selling clothes. So this will be a serious restriction of business plans.”Kinsey said: “This is just another example of how this was a crisis pivot. The fact that we find out just two weeks before the show, which was…
Bad Boy Entertainment cofounder Kirk Burrowes sues Sean Diddy CombsSean Diddy Combs’ former business partner Kirk Burrowes has hit the rapper with a lawsuit, alleging sexual abuse that spanned more than a decade.Burrowes’ lawyer Tyrone Blackburn filed an 18-page complaint against Combs on Friday in New York City. Burrowes, the co-founding partner and former president of Bad Boy Entertainment, said he suffered a “deeply disturbing pattern” of sexual abuse, coercion, violence, and intimidation for years.The court documents cite “predatory” actions made toward Burrowes and an overall fostering of a “toxic environment of coercion, fear, and psychological manipulation,” People Magazine reported.The…
A dramatic spat between the US and Ukrainian leaders raises concerns about continued US aid for Ukraine’s war effort.Uncertain and wary, Ukrainians have voiced their concerns over the possibility of the United States withdrawing its support for the war-torn country following a dramatic shouting match at the Oval Office between the presidents of the US and Ukraine. A global audience watched in shock as a news conference on Friday between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump shattered already fragile US-Ukrainian relationships. The two leaders and US Vice President JD Vance clashed over differing visions on how to end the three-year-old conflict…
Sharjah witnessed last February, the launch of creative projects added to the package of initiatives and programs that embody the vision of the emirate
Nasreen Kasuri receives Fellowship by the Education Leaders Forum. — Instagram@kasim_kasuriFounder of Beaconhouse School System Nasreen Kasuri was awarded a Fellowship by the Education Leaders Forum for her prominent role in transforming Pakistan’s education landscape from 1975 till date.She was acknowledged for her legacy of 50 years, which continues to live, by a group of leaders from the world’s most influential education organisations in both public and private sectors. It is worth noting that Nasreen, who serves as the chairperson of Beaconhouse National University Fund, was also honoured with Sitara-e-Eisaar in 2006 by the Government of Pakistan for her remarkable…
Elon Musk speaks with US President Donald Trump at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024. — ReutersWASHINGTON: The Trump administration sent a second round of emails on Friday evening, instructing all federal employees to summarise their work from the past week, after a similar attempt the week before failed due to confusing directives.Reuters has confirmed that the emails from the government’s human resources arm, the US Office of Personnel Management, were sent to multiple agencies, asking workers to list five things they accomplished during…
Meghan Markle’s show is branded unimpressive and dull by a Royal expert.The Duchess of Sussex, who is all set to release her new Netflix series based on cooking with celebrities, is told her show is ‘dull.’Royal journalist & author Robert Jobson told The Sun: “I mean, it’s just like an advert for Waitroseor something It doesn’t do anything for me. “It seems that everyone wants her to fail, but it would actually be quite a good story if it was a success. “But I’m not overly inspired by it. “It’s not exactly going to be something I’m going to be wanting to tune into,…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are dragged for their hypocritical decision about kids.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are parents to Archie and Lilibet, have made it clear that their children be called by their ‘Prince’ and ‘Princess’ titlesSpeaking about their decision, years after snubbing the Royals, correspondent Jennie Bond said: “I can understand Harry and Meghan wanting their children to have their birthright, even though they have turned their backs on life in the UK.”But she added: “What I find rather odd is their public use of these titles while the children are so young – and so…