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Asked whether Palestinians would be allowed to return to Gaza under his plan, US president says, ‘No, they wouldn’t.’Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that his proposal for mass displacement in Gaza does not include a right of return for Palestinians in the enclave. In an interview with Fox News, partially aired on Monday, Trump also reiterated his push to “own” Gaza. Asked whether Palestinians would be allowed to return to their territory under his plan, Trump said, “No, they wouldn’t.” The US president’s plan to empty Gaza of its population has been forcefully rejected across…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God bless him, met in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
President Asif Ali Zardari (left) offering his condolences over the demise of Prince Karim Aga Khan with Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan, in Lisbon, on February 10, 2025. — President HouseZardari expresses heartfelt sympathies on behalf of Pakistanis. He lauds late Aga Khan’s contributions to Pakistan’s development.Prince Karim laid to rest in Egypt’s Aswan city at a private burial. President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Lisbon on Monday and offered condolences to Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini on the death of his father, Prince Karim Aga Khan, according to an official statement.The statement said President Zardari expressed his heartfelt sympathies on behalf of…
Smoke and steam billow from Belchatow Power Station, Europe’s largest coal-fired power plant powered by lignite, in Zlobnica, Poland. — Reuters/FileNearly all nations missed a UN deadline Monday to submit new targets for slashing carbon emissions, including major economies under pressure to show leadership following the US retreat on climate change.Just 10 of nearly 200 countries required under the Paris Agreement to deliver fresh climate plans by February 10 did so on time, according to a UN database tracking the submissions. Under the climate accord, each country is supposed to provide a steeper headline figure for cutting heat-trapping emissions by…
Robbie Williams’ secret struggle with his smile exposedA celebrated singer-songwriter and actor, Robbie Williams, recently got candid and opened up about why he hid his smile for years.On Monday, February 10, the 50-year-old musician was on The Project, an Australian programme, where he shared with host Rove McManus that his new teeth make him “look young.” Articulating his thoughts, Williams quipped, “My secret is new teeth. I smile down. I smirk smile. But I smirk smile because I had yellow nubs.”“Yellowed because of amphetamines and raver’s abuse. So I didn’t open my mouth at all. And it led to this…
Pakistan cricket great Hanif Mohammad in action. — X/ @ICC/File KARACHI: Pakistan cricket great Hanif Mohammad will be posthumously inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Hall of Fame on February 12, with his son Shoaib Mohammad set to receive the commemorative plaque and cap, said PCB sources.Hanif, who was among the initial inductees announced in 2021, had his formal induction ceremony delayed due to various factors, including management changes and scheduling conflicts. “Yes, but due to various reasons – sometimes due to non-availabilities and sometimes due to management changes – this couldn’t take place earlier,” a PCB source told Reuters.The ceremony…
Netflix expands K-drama amid ‘Squid Game’ successNetflix found a gold mine in the face of Squid Game, and the streamer appears to double down on the success.In line with this, Show Business, a new show set in the backdrop of the entertainment industry in South Korea during the 1960s and 1980s, has been announced without any release date yet. A familiar face from the Squid Game, Gong Yoo, who plays The Recruiter, has been tapped for the show along with Song Hye-Kyo, who, according to the show logline, portrays Min-ja, an aspiring womanfr om a troubled childhood, who aims to…
Officials say rescue efforts under way to save people trapped in the wreckage.At least 30 people have died and many others have been injured when a bus plunged down a ravine outside Guatemala City, according to officials. Mynor Ruano, a spokesman for the city’s fire service, told reporters on Monday that efforts were under way “to save other people who are trapped” in the wreckage. The bus was moving on a busy route in and out of Guatemala’s capital on Monday when it fell from Puente Belice, a highway bridge that crosses over a road and creek. A firefighter works…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum welcomed
PM Shehbaz Sharif departs on a two-day official visit to UAE on February 10, 2025. — PIDPM Shehbaz Sharif holds meetings with Emirati high-ups.Premier to deliver keynote address at WGS tomorrow.He will also meet heads of state, CEOs of multinational firms.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Abu Dhabi on a two-day official visit where he will address the World Governments Summit (WGS).This marks PM Shehbaz’s second visit to the UAE since assuming office in March 2024. Upon arrival in the UAE, the premier held meetings with Emirati high-ups, whereas, he was also scheduled to meet Pakistani and Emirati businesspersons.During…