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Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Islamabad, Pakistan July 19, 2024. — Reuters/FilePakistan has agreed terms for a $1 billion loan with two Middle Eastern banks at a 6%-7% interest rate, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters on Tuesday, as the country looks for more financing.”With two institutions we have now gone forward in signing up the term sheet — one bilateral and one for trade [finance],” Aurangzeb said during an interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos. The loans were short-term — or up to…
Ten-time Melbourne champion fights back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 and set up a semifinal against Germany’s Alexander Zverev.Novak Djokovic has produced a stunning comeback to beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the Australian Open quarterfinals and set up a semifinal against second-seeded Alexander Zverev. The 10-time champion lost the first set to the third-seeded Spaniard despite having his left thigh heavily strapped but turned things around quickly on Tuesday to advance to his 12th semifinal in Melbourne. The 37-year-old won the epic generational clash against the player who is 16 years his junior as he searches for a…
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Insider rushes to Meghan Markle’s defense amid wildfire aid workMeghan Markle has sparked a lot of support by insiders who believe the work she’s doing for wildfire victims of California is ‘heartbreaking’.An inside source has just stepped forward to defend the Sussexes, all while interviewing with Heat World. This source began the conversation by pointing out how, “They could have easily left town, but they actually drove two hours towards the fire to help out at the World Central Kitchen.”There were also times where “They served meals to people that have been evacuated, they spoke with people and tried to…
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk’s hand gesture during a speech on United States President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day has drawn widespread criticism and comparisons to a Nazi salute. The owner of X and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla appeared at a rally for Trump’s supporters on Monday at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. “This was no ordinary victory. This was a fork in the road of human civilisation,” Musk said during his speech. “This one really mattered. Thank you for making it happen! Thank you,” he said. Musk then touched the left side of his chest with his…
Sharjah – ‘The Gulf’ Expert Brigadier Naji Muhammad Hassan Al Hammadi, Director of the Evidence and Criminal Laboratories Department at the Sharjah Police General Command, revealed the development of a ‘fingerprint detection laboratory’ using modern chemical treatments. This contributes to providing forensic evidence by accurately identifying the perpetrators. This enhances security efforts in raising the rate of contribution in detecting crimes. Brigadier Al Hammadi stressed that the laboratory is a strategic step towards making the most of modern technology in combating crime, noting that the working mechanism within it depends on the latest chemical treatments, innovative scientific techniques, and precise…
James Gunn teases new DC project after ‘Superman’In the middle of his work on Superman and Peacemaker season two, James Gunn said he is currently “pre-writing” his next DC Studios project.Though he did not reveal details about the project, but said on Threads, “The bulk of my time is dealing with post-production on Superman and Peacemaker, but I’m also spending a fair amount of time pre-writing my next DC Studios project and watching dailies and offering ideas on the other projects. It’s much less overwhelming than when I was directing.” Alongside this, James is also producing Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.…
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump promised a “golden age” for the United States, casting himself as a uniter. But for a speech that heralded a bright future, it often echoed the past. Much of Trump’s rhetoric mirrored his words eight years ago, when he was first sworn in as president and spoke about a country with a failing economy and cities torn apart by crime. Trump said he had the mandate to carry out his vision for the country after winning the popular vote in an improbable political comeback that culminated in his taking the oath of office in…
Dubai: Muhammad Yassin The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation revealed that 10,500 workers benefited from the unemployment insurance system during the year 2024. According to the latest statistics issued by the ministry, it has issued about 9 million insurance policies since the system began to be implemented in January 2023. It explained that the system’s goal is Providing social protection that ensures the continuation of a decent life during unemployment, through financial compensation paid to the insured for a period of up to three months until obtaining an alternative opportunity. The system is divided into two categories. The first…
‘Little Mix’ Jade Thirlwall breaks silence about dating Harry StylesThe Little Mix member, Jade Thirlwall, has broken her silence about dating Harry Styles.In a recent episode of The Louis Theroux Podcast, the songstress candidly talked about when she met with Styles on a reality competition show. Recalling when she auditioned for X Factors in 2010, she began by saying, “We were like 16 or something.”Moreover, Thirlwall shared that she dated Styles after he formed the band, One Direction, with Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan.”And then the minute they went on live shows, he didn’t message me back,”…