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His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri decree appointing Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi as an honorary head of the Sharjah neighborhood for creativity …
Front door of the Islamabad High Court building. — IHC website/ FileJudges request CJP to postpone meeting of judicial commission.New seniority list issued after transfer of three judges to IHC. Separate representations likely to be filed by two more judges. ISLAMABAD: A group of five judges from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has once again voiced concerns over judicial seniority, as they formally submitted a representation to the IHC chief justice, objecting to the revised seniority list that was issued following the transfer of three judges. A copy of their concerns has also been forwarded to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi. The…
The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is shown at the entrance of the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, US, September 24, 2022. — ReutersThe Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to its entire workforce Tuesday, citing an aim to bring the agency in line with US President Donald Trump’s priorities, according to two sources familiar with the matter.A CIA spokesperson said in a statement the moves were meant to align the agency with the goals of new CIA Director John Ratcliffe. “Director Ratcliffe is moving swiftly to ensure the CIA workforce is responsive to the Administration’s national security priorities. These…
Prince Harry expresses doubt as Meghan Markle plans getawayPrince Harry is reportedly at odds with Meghan Markle as she plans a luxurious getaway to Bahamas after deadly California wildfires.According to a latest report, the Duchess of Sussex things she and Harry needs time away from the ongoing media scrutiny to reconnect with each other. However, the Duke of Sussex is a bit skeptical about her plans given the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, an insider split to Heat Magazine.“Harry was initially hesitant about how it may look to jet off to their friend’s private island, but Meghan’s told him they…
Australia’s coach Andrew McDonald and captain Pat Cummins at a practice session, Melbourne, December 24, 2024. — AFPAustralia captain Pat Cummins is all but ruled out of the Champions Trophy while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt for the ODI tournament, coach Andrew McDonald said on Wednesday.Cummins missed the Test tour of Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child but has been troubled by an ankle injury that flared up after the Test series win over India at the beginning of last month. “Pat Cummins hasn’t been able to resume any type of bowling so…
Rami Malek stars as Oedipus in Old Vic’s new productionOscar-winning actor Rami Malek, best known for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), takes on the tragic role of Oedipus in a striking new production at London’s Old Vic Theatre. According to Daily Mail, starring alongside Indira Varma as Jocasta, Malek makes his UK stage debut in director Matthew Warchus’s visually arresting adaptation of the ancient Greek tragedy. While Malek’s performance as the ill-fated King of Thebes is a central draw, the production’s standout element is its electrifying chorus. Moreover, choreographed by Israeli artist Hofesh Shechter, the ensemble…
Announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency.The administration of United States President Donald Trump has ordered nearly all directly-hired staff of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to be placed on leave as part of the Republican’s drive to radically shrink the government. USAID said on Tuesday that all direct hire personnel would be put on leave from Friday, apart from “designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs”. USAID personnel posted overseas will be recalled from their postings within 30 days, the agency said in a…
Abu Dhabi: «Gulf», Saqr Ghobash, President of the Federal National Council, held an official discussion session with Ahmed Al -Safadi, Chairman of the House of Representatives in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan yesterday at the headquarters of the Council in Abu Dhabi. Ghobash and Al -Safadi stressed during the meeting the importance of strengthening relations and their durability, explaining that they are historical and rooted between the two brotherly countries led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State and his brother, King Abdullah II, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, “may God protect…
Members of a Police band lead a march to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, in Karachi. — ReutersPublic holiday marked by rallies, silence, and human chains. PM, president urge int’l community to honour UN resolutions. Special session in AJK assembly to express solidarity with IIOJK.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is observing Kashmir Solidarity Day today (Wednesday) to express unwavering support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for self-determination as promised in the United Nations’ resolutions.The day is marked by a public holiday every year on February 5, with solidarity walks taking place across the country and Azad Jammu and Kashmir…
Jennifer Gates gives dad Bill Gates shoutout for his role in her careerJennifer and Phoebe Gates are celebrating their father Bill Gates upon the debut of his planned trilogy Source Code.Taking to Instagram Stories, the 28-year-old Jennifer honoured the tech giant, 69, by sharing his role in her career in medicine. “A big part of why I’m a doctor is because my dad has always instilled this belief in me that scientific advancements — be they AI ultrasound or a vaccine for malaria — are going to make the world a better place,” wrote Jennifer, who is doing her residency…