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The United States military has announced it will no longer accept transgender people hoping to enlist, or facilitate gender affirmation procedures for active service members. The memo filed at the US District Court in Washington, DC, on Monday is the latest effort by the administration of President Donald Trump to roll back protections for transgender people. “Effective immediately, all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria are paused,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote in the memo, which was dated February 7. “All unscheduled, scheduled, or planned medical procedures associated with affirming or facilitating a gender transition for…
Dubai – Wam Salem bin Brik, the Yemeni Minister of Finance, announced that his country is in the process of signing an agreement with the Arab Monetary Fund for debt schedule, including paying some debts and installments, which will contribute to improving the financial situation of the government and supporting development projects and economic reforms. Ibn Brik explained during his participation in the Finance Forum within the World Summit of Governments that the Yemeni economy faces dual challenges, including internal shocks resulting from the conflict that has continued for more than ten years, in addition to external challenges such as…
Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gather to protest during a rally in Swabi on February 8, 2025. — ReutersRear part of arena remained empty during rally, say sources.They say CM Gandapur was requested for financial support.Adviser to CM Barrister Saif dismisses claims of low turnout.PESHAWAR: Internal party strife and a shortage of funding for workers’ conveyance supposedly contributed to the below anticipated public participation in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s Swabi rally on February 8, the sources told Geo News.Supporters of the former prime minister Imran Khan’s party had gathered during a rally in Swabi on February 8, to protest what…
Kate Bates is lauding Demi Moore for her amazing work in horror films.The actress, who has done Bates’ body horror movie ‘The Substance’, has exceeded expectations”I always felt it’s the performance you can’t really substitute. It’s the work that always speaks for itself,” Bates told reporters at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on Friday.”I did see [The Substance], I think it’s great. I never thought of Demi as a popcorn actress ever,” Bates added.”She’s Demi. She’s done amazing work and I love seeing her being recognized for this,” Bates said. “And as she said, it’s an absolute bonkers movie, but…
Backstreet Boys & NSYNC members spill on decades-long competitionBackstreet Boys and the NSYNC have had a longtime rivalry that defined the 90s.In CW’s new documentary, The ’90s Boy Band Boom, Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys said that NSYNC was formed as a direct competition…
Japanese manicurist Naomi Arimoto presses a false nail with a decorative nail tip using plastic waste which she collected from the beach, onto a thumb of a customer at her nail salon in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan October 21, 2024. — ReutersFingernails do more than enhance appearance; they can provide valuable insights into a person’s health, BBC reported. Beyond protecting the skin beneath them, nails may indicate underlying health issues, from nutrient deficiencies to serious diseases. For example, while the appearance of white flecks, known as leukonychia, is often linked to a calcium deficiency, research suggests that the causes may…
On Sunday night amid the spectacle of the Super Bowl halftime show, a performer raised the flags of Sudan and Palestine. In an event as meticulously controlled as the Super Bowl, his interruption was brief, quickly handled by security, and not shown on the live broadcast. But the moment itself, fleeting as it was, was deeply symbolic. It reflected the resolve of the Sudanese and Palestinian people to break through the censorship of their narratives imposed by mainstream platforms and speak out. It was yet another example of how, when faced with systematic suppression, they have ingeniously found cracks in…
The National Committee for Sustainable Development Goals affirmed the UAE’s commitment to consolidating its leadership in achieving the sustainable development goals at the local and global levels …
FIA officials escort arrested social worker Sarim Burney to a hearing on human trafficking charges at the city court in Karachi on June 6, 2024. — PPIBurney was held last year upon his arrival at Karachi airport from US.Defence argues case dates back to 2019; why FIR was lodged in 2024.Investigators allege Burney, accomplices deliberately misled court. KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday rejected the bail plea of rights activist Sarim Burney, in a human trafficking and document tampering case, with allegations of illegally aiding the adoption of over 25 children in the US.Following a complaint from the US…
Meghan Markle once revealed she deeply craved for a certain cuisine during her pregnancy.The Duchess of Sussex, who welcomed Prince Archie in 2019 and Princess Lilibet in 2021, revealed she sincerely craved for Indian food while she was expecting.Speaking to Hello!, restaurant owner and chef Vikram Vij from Vancouver revealed: “Meghan said that during her pregnancy, she had eaten only Indian food and I told her it was the best thing for her!”He went on to describe the couple as ‘delightful.’”But I had been really worried going into that labor, because I’m older, I didn’t know if I’d have to…