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George Clooney gives unexpected answer about his best childhood giftHollywood icon George Clooney has unveiled the most memorable Christmas gift he has ever received, sharing a heartwarming glimpse into his holiday favourites.Clooney recently appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, where he talked about his childhood and favourite Christmas memories. During their conversation, Kimmel asked, “What’s the best gift you ever got for Christmas when you were a kid?”The 63-year-old star replied, “That’s a great question,” adding that his parents gave him a bicycle.”I had been asking for a long time for a bicycle. I had some issues putting it together,”…

Pakistan left-handed opener Saim Ayub celebrates after scoring a century in third one-day international (ODI) in Johannesburg, December 28, 2024. — AFPPakistan star-batter Saim Ayub, who helped Green Shirts’ securing historic whitewash in the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against South Africa, is among four nominees for the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year for 2024.  The International Cricket Council (ICC), in a statement, said a hugely competitive field in the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year sees four strong contenders vie for the accolade. England’s Gus Atkinson enjoyed a memorable start to his Test career, and is joined…

Tim Allen gives update about ‘Toy Story 5’Tim Allen recently teased about Toy Story 5, the upcoming animated film.While praising the script of the upcoming animated film, Allen said told Collider, “I just did the first five-hour session for Buzz, probably a week ago.” According to the 71-year-old actor, who is once again voicing his Buzz Lightyear character for the film, it’s really weird to get back in it.”It’s a very, very clever story. Do you wanna do five of these [movies]? I don’t really believe it’s about the money,” The Santa Clauses actor said, adding, “I’m sure they want…

This representational image shows a nurse (left) handing out a red ribbon to a woman at the entrance of Emilio Ribas Hospital, in Sao Paulo December 1, 2014. — ReutersOver 9,000 people diagnosed with HIV between Jan, Sept 2024.Total number of HIV cases for this year could surpass 12,950.Experts note major spillover of deadly infections from high-risk populations.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing a troubling increase in the cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), with officials from the Ministry of National Health Services reporting 1,079 new infections each month.According to the ministry on Friday, in the first nine months of 2024 alone, 9,713…

The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan.Afghan Taliban forces targeted “several points” in neighbouring Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense has said, days after Pakistani aircraft carried out aerial bombardments inside the country. The statement from the defence ministry on Saturday did not directly specify that Pakistan was hit, but said the attacks were conducted “beyond the ‘hypothetical line’” – an expression used by Afghan authorities to refer to a border with Pakistan that they have long disputed. “Several points beyond the hypothetical line, serving as centres and hideouts for malicious elements and…

Al Qasimia University, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, celebrated…

PTI leader Omar Ayub addressing a National Assembly session on December 16, 2024. —Facebook/ @OmarAyubKhan.Official Ayub says it appears ISPR DG was handed same old script.Qaiser says there’s deep concern over situation with Afghanistan.PTI says state responsible for ensuring fair play, upholding justice.ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stallwart Omar Ayub has said that former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was the one who advocated for talks with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), as the military once again held the Imran Khan-founded party responsible for rise in terrorism in the country. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on…

Officers lead the coffin of India´s late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, for a state funeral ceremony in New Delhi on December 28, 2024. — AFPPM Modi calls Singh one of country’s “most distinguished leaders”.US President Biden lauds ex-premier for path-breaking progress.Rahul Gandhi lauds late leader for immense wisdom and integrity.India is set to hold a state funeral for former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the first Sikh to lead his nation from 2004 to 2014, serving a rare two terms. He died on Thursday at the age of 92, after which seven days of state mourning were declared. The ex-PM will…

This combination of images shows US President-elect Donald Trump and the logo of TikTok. — Reuters/FileUnited States President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to pause implementation of a law that would ban popular social media app TikTok or force its sale, arguing he should have time after taking office to pursue a “political resolution” to the issue.The court is set to hear arguments in the case on January 10. The law would require TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the platform to an American company or face a ban. The US Congress voted in April to ban it…

(Left to right) This combination of images shows Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester City’s Rodri. — Reuters/FilePortuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday it was “unfair” that Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior missed out on this year’s award.The five-time Ballon d’Or award winner’s remarks come months after Manchester City midfielder Rodri took the prestigious prize in October with favourite Vinicius in second place. Rodri helped City to a fourth straight Premier League title and Spain to Euro 2024 while attacker Vinicius guided Madrid to a record-extending 15th Champions League.This year’s ceremony in Paris was clouded by controversy after Vinicius’…