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His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, received, at Rumaila Palace, Rachel Guy, President and CEO of Vitol International Energy Group, and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, His Highness was briefed on the latest projects and developments related to crude oil, gas and petroleum refining programs in the region, and His Highness blessed the Fujairah Refinery Company Limited’s access to refining 300 million barrels, in a proactive and integrated step that keeps pace with the aspirations of the oil sector. Many topics related to the field of oil, energy…
Egypt’s Cabinet has approved the legalization of 293 previously unlicensed churches and service buildings during its latest session.The decision, made during a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly on Oct. 21, is part of a government effort to increase religious inclusivity by integrating religious institutions into the legal structure.After the Cabinet decision, the total number of churches and affiliated buildings with legalized status will rise to 3,453. The Cabinet was following previous recommendations from the Main Committee under Article 8 of Law No. 80 from 2016, which governs the construction and restoration of churches in Egypt.“This continuous effort by the Egyptian government aligns…
An aerial view of Karachi city in night with Mazaar-e-Quaid seen at a distance. — Reuters/FileThe Sindh government on Friday announced a public holiday in all government offices on December 25 on account of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s birth anniversary.A notification was also issued by the provincial government in this regard, whereas, a holiday was announced on December 26 for Christian employees in connection with Christmas. The Founder of Pakistan’s birth anniversary is celebrated annually by the nation with great enthusiasm and devotion.The day will dawn with gun salutes in the federal and provincial capitals after which a graceful changing…
President-elect Donald Trump attends a campaign event, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, October 29, 2024. — ReutersNEW YORK: Time magazine named US President-elect Donald Trump its “Person of the Year” on Thursday, citing his deep impact on American politics and the country’s role in the world.”For marshaling a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a-generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America’s role in the world, Donald Trump is Time’s 2024 Person of the Year,” Time Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs wrote in a letter to readers. The news magazine had previously bestowed the “Person of the Year” title…
An asteroid lights up the sky in Lensk, Sakha Republic, Russia, December 4, 2024, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. — ReutersAn asteroid lit up the sky in Russia’s remote far eastern region of Yakutia early on Wednesday, producing a fireball before likely burning up in the atmosphere, officials and scientists said.The emergencies ministry in Yakutia said all official bodies had been placed on alert as the asteroid approached but that no damage had been reported after its descent. “Residents of Olekminsk and Lensk districts were able to observe in the night a tail similar to a comet…
Taylor Swift receives Travis Kelce coded birthday wishTaylor Swift’s birthday was just celebrated by NFL!The sports platform honoured the sensational popstar and the sweet moments she has had with their athlete and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce. As the Lover crooner turns 35 this December 13, she received a special and rather sweet, couple-coded tribute from the National Football League.Set to the tune of John Legend’s romantic song All of Me, covered by Toby Gad and Celina Sharma, the video showcased different clips of Swift supporting the 35-year-old celebrity sportsman over the last two seasons his…
India’s grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju celebrates as he wins FIDE World Championship in Singapore on December 12, 2024. — Instagram/@sgchessfedTeenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday in a dramatic turn of events in the last game of a 14-game match in Singapore.The 18th world champion is, at age 18, four years younger than Garry Kasparov, who had been the youngest world champion since 1985 when he beat Anatoly Karpov. Gukesh won Thursday’s game with the black pieces after Ding wilted under pressure and blundered in what commentators…
Brian Austin Green wants ‘best’ for his, Megan Fox’s children amid Machine Gun Kelly splitBrian Austin Green only wants the “best” for his children and the mother of his kids Megan Fox after her split from Machine Gun Kelly.Weeks after Fox announced that she and Kelly are expecting their first baby together, TMZ reported that the couple had parted ways. The outlet shared a video of her ex Green responding to the breakup news of the former couple, saying that he had “no idea” the couple had and he was “heartbroken” to hear about Fox’s breakup.Responding to the reporter’s question,…
A representational image of a man sleeping. — Unsplash/fileA new study shows that people with irregular sleeping patterns can have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke.The study’s results, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, show that people who sleep and wake up at extremely varied times daily have a 26% increased risk of a major heart-related health condition. The researchers also found that the risk remains whether these people get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep at night, according to UPI.”Our results suggest that sleep regularity may be more relevant than sufficient sleep…
PMD warns of severe rain and strong winds in Karachi today On Thursday morning, Karachi experienced heavy rainfall, with Gulshan-e-Maymar recording the highest precipitation of 11.5mm over the past 24 hours, according to the Met Office.Other areas, including Faisal Base, North Karachi, and Korangi, also saw substantial rainfall, measuring 11mm, 10mm, and 8.8mm, respectively.The rain extended across various parts of Karachi, such as the Old Airport area, Jinnah Terminal, DHA, Keamari, Surjani, PAF Masroor Base, and Nazimabad, where rainfall ranged from 1mm to 6mm.This downpour led to water accumulation in several locations, including M.T. Khan Road, Sultanabad, Hijrat Colony, and…