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This handout photograph taken and released by Ukrainian Emergency Service on February 14, 2025 shows the New Safe Confinement (NSC), which protects the remains of reactor 4 of the former Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant following a drone attack on its cover built to contain radiation. — AFPKYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claimed on Friday that a Russian drone had struck a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, adding that radiation levels were normal.Russia has denied Zelenskiy’s accusation, saying Ukranian president’s claim that a Russian drone had struck the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was a staged…
Babar Azam watches the ball after playing a shot during the Tri-Nation series final ODI match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on February 14, 2025. — AFPKARACHI: Star batter Babar Azam has reached the milestone of 6,000 runs in one-day international (ODI) cricket. He now shares the record for the fastest player to score 6,000 runs, matching Hashim Amla’s record of completing the runs in 123 innings. In addition to this achievement, Babar has also become the fastest Asian player to reach 6,000 runs. Previously, India’s Virat Kohli had reached the milestone in 136…
Prince Harry, Prince William share secret similarity despite royal riftPrince Harry and Prince William may have separate lives, but their is something that keeps them on common ground.In the latest episode of A Right Royal Podcast, royal experts discussed how both brothers are unknowinngly honouring their late mother, Princess Diana. As quoted by Hello! Magazine, Emily Nash recalled the Duke of Sussex’s comment on his conversation about Princess Diana’s work with his son, Archie. Emily said, “Harry was asked about how to communicate to children about amputees and veterans… he said that had led to an extraordinary conversation with Archie…
A test tube labelled “Mpox virus positive” is held in this illustration taken August 20, 2024. — ReutersThe World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported the first case of clade 1b mpox in the country.The case was reported on February 7 in an adult who recently travelled to Uganda, a country which has reported 2,479 confirmed mpox cases including 16 deaths, since the start of the outbreak in July. According to a recent multi-country external situation report by WHO, the African country also reported 1,127 confirmed cases — the second-highest number of laboratory-confirmed…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot speaks for the first time following his sending off in the Merseyside derby at Everton.Who: Liverpool vs Wolverhampton WanderersWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Anfield, Liverpool, United KingdomWhen: Sunday, February 14 at 2pm (14:00 GMT)Follow Al Jazeera sport’s live text and photo commentary stream of the match. Liverpool manager Arne Slot said emotions got the better of him when he was asked what led to his sending off following Wednesday’s chaotic finish to their 2-2 Premier League draw at Everton. Referee Michael Oliver showed Slot a red card after the manager shook his hand, following James Tarkowski’s stoppage-time…
The UAE government launched a new stage of government modernization with a number of partner countries in the program
Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat echoed the well-known phrase “mujhe kyun nikala? (Why was I removed?)” after being expelled from the Imran Khan-founded party, prompting laughter from the treasury members in the National Assembly.During the assembly session, Marwat, who usually entered through the opposition gate, made his way in through the government entrance instead. His arrival was met with desk-thumping by government lawmakers, leading the Speaker of the National Assembly to quip: “Don’t get him in trouble.”While responding to a question during the session’s Q&A segment, the speaker asked Marwat to comment on the merger of mobile…
Chrystia Freeland, who served as Canada’s Finance Minister, attends a campaign event, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 19, 2025. — ReutersCanada’s ruling Liberal Party is choosing a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said in January he was stepping down after growing dissatisfaction over his performance. The result is due to be announced on March 9.Why does there need to be a race?Unlike in Australia and Britain, where prime ministers are chosen by legislators and can be removed very quickly, the heads of political parties in Canada are chosen by members in special contests. Trudeau’s resignation automatically…
View of site after traffic accident due to over speeding while recuse operation underway, at Sohrab Goth Flyover in Karachi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. — PPIFreight train, oil tanker collide in Mai Kolachi.Mai Kolachi accident causes traffic disruptions.Accident in Malir’s Memon Goth claims one life.KARACHI: Traffic accidents have surged across Karachi in 2025, claiming 108 lives — 72 in urban areas and 24 in the suburbs — as dumper truck-related crashes also increase.A freight train collided with a trailer near the Mai Kolachi crossing, followed by an oil tanker crashing into them from behind, according to police reports. The…
Dazzling light show at the inauguration ceremony of renovated Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on February 7, 2025. — PCBISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host a first major multi-country cricket tournament in nearly three decades next week and its cricket chief is hopeful that a successful Champions Trophy will bring a flood of other such events.Top teams shunned Pakistan after the 2009 attack on a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore, forcing them to relocate home matches, mostly to the United Arab Emirates. It took the Pakistan Cricket Board years to convince foreign counterparts that it was safe to visit. Touring sides began…