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Containers with chemicals stand on boxes, inside of a building claimed to be a captagon factory according to fighters loyal to Syria’s new ruling administration, on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, December 12, 2024. — ReutersDOUMA: The industrial-scale drug lab sat just up a hill from a main road on the western edge of Damascus, the city that was the seat of power for the Assad family which long denied any links to the narcotics trade.President Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria was accused by Washington and others of profiteering from the production and sale of the addictive amphetamine-like stimulant commonly…

A combo of the wedding pictures of Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman, world’s oldest newlyweds. — Guinness World Record/fileA 100-year-old man and a 102-year-old woman have gotten married and become the oldest newlyweds of the world earning them a Guinness World Record.Bernie Littman and Marjorie Fiterman met at a costume party at their senior living home in Philadelphia and ended up falling in love.  They tied the knot at the facility where they both live on May 19, according to UPI. The couple later discovered that they had both been students at the University of Philadelphia at the same time but…

Kate Middleton, Prince William’s friends react to King Charles abdication speculations Kate Middleton and Prince William’s friends have reacted to the speculations that they will be the king and queen much sooner than anyone imagined as King Charles is said to be considering to make a historic announcement about his abdication.According to a report by the Yahoo Lifestyle, the Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly preparing to be King and Queen “sooner than they would have expected”. The outlet quoted a royal insider as claiming that King Charles’ cancer battle has brought forward the discussion of the transition to…

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim. — AFP/FileWhile vowing to continue his domestic and franchise cricket, all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday announced retirement from international cricket.In a message to his fans and supporters, Wasim said wearing the green jersey had been unforgettable for him but after much deliberation he had decided to call it a day. “After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket. Representing Pakistan on the world stage has been the greatest honor of my life, and every moment wearing the green jersey has been unforgettable,” he said in a post on X.“Your unwavering support,…

‘One Tree Hill’ reboot is in works with Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton at the forefront Sophia Bush is soaking up her time working on the One Tree Hill reboot she’s helming with the help of Hilarie Burton. Bush talked about the reboot during her appearance on Glee alumni Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz’s podcast And That’s What You REALLY Missed. “I will say is it has been the most inclusive process,” Bush said. “And that is something I really cherish.”Bush, who played the stylish Brooke Davis in the hit show, explained: “What’s been really special is to be able to be…

Indian healthcare professionals participating in the 13th Saarc ENT (Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery) Congress in Karachi on Friday commended Pakistan’s exceptional hospitality and the high regard shown to visitors. Describing Pakistan as just as safe as any Indian city, the doctors called for greater collaboration between Indian and Pakistani healthcare specialists, which they said could benefit the region, transcending political barriers. “No nation can match Pakistanis in hospitality. They respect and care for their guests to a degree that makes us feel overwhelmed,” said Dr KP Morwani, a highly regarded ENT surgeon from Mumbai.Dr Morwani, who described himself as a “Sindhi…

Dry weather expected across Pakistan for next week; PMD Hot and dry weather is expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and most of Pakistan from Tuesday night through Thursday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Continental winds are affecting most parts of the country, which will lead to hot and dry conditions in these areas. In the southern parts, gusty winds are likely. For Wednesday, Islamabad and Rawalpindi are expected to have a maximum temperature of 33-35°C, and on Thursday, it will be slightly cooler at 32-34°C. Over the last 24 hours, hot and dry weather also prevailed in these cities.…

President for increasing cooperation among the universities President said while talking to DG ICESCO Dr Salim M. Al Malik.He urged the universities of Islamic world to enhance collaboration.Dr.Arif Alvi highlighted the need for focusing on cyber security.ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for increasing cooperation among the universities of Islamic countries to promote research, and support cultural and educational institutions.He urged the universities of Islamic world to enhance collaboration in the areas of water resource management, environment related issues, science and technology and artificial intelligence to make fast decisions and accelerate the process of development.The President made…

Court orders to release Chaudhry Parvez Elahi LAHORE: Banking Criminal Court of Lahore on Saturday ordered to release Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi from jail, Bol News reported.The court issued the order after son of the PTI president, Rasikh Elahi submitted cash bonds worth Rs0.5 million.The Federal Investigation Agency prosecutor, Manam Bashir objected to the bail bonds saying that the bonds could not be accepted as the one submitting them was the suspect’s real son.The prosecutor said the guarantor Rasikh Elahi himself was a suspect. He asked if one suspect could give guaranty for another suspect.…

Apple rolls out iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2: What’s new? After months of speculation, Apple has officially released iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 for supported iPhone and iPad models. The release follows a beta testing phase and introduces exciting new features and improvements.Siri Gets SmarterA standout update is Siri’s integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, enabling it to handle more complex tasks. Users can now sign in with their ChatGPT account for additional features, enhancing Siri’s functionality.Enhanced Camera FeaturesThe camera update includes advanced object and location recognition, now integrated with Google Search and ChatGPT for interactive photography. Apple has also introduced a…