EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday plans to have billions of euros pumped into investments in South Africa, as Europe seeks to reassert its influence in a country in the crosshairs of the United States. The investment package would mobilise 4.7 billion euros ($5 billion) for South Africa, von der Leyen said at […]
Valeria Mireles, the beloved Mexican influencer known as “Miss Rodeo,” has tragically passed away at the age of 20 after a car accident in Nuevo León, Mexico. Mireles, who gained widespread popularity for sharing her cowgirl lifestyle on social media, was a well-known figure in the rodeo community. Her death was confirmed by the Mexican […]
The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has achieved a historic milestone with the unveiling of its 10th edition trophy, Luminara, in the coastal waters of Karachi. This unprecedented event marks a significant chapter in the league’s legacy, symbolizing innovation, brilliance, resilience, and the essence of Pakistan’s premier T20 competition. In a thrilling display, Colombian cliff […]
Millie Bobby Brown recently shared a memorable moment from her wedding planning during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The 21-year-old actress recalled tricking a photographer who was attempting to catch a glimpse of her wedding dress. While heading to her final dress fitting before her wedding to Jake Bongiovi, Brown encountered […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences to Pakistan’s leadership following the tragic terrorist attack on a passenger train in Balochistan. In a statement released by the Russian Embassy in Pakistan on X, he praised the courage and professionalism of Pakistani security forces who successfully rescued hostages. “Please accept my profound condolences on the tragic […]
The government has reduced the buyback rate for electricity under net metering from Rs27 per unit to Rs10 per unit, citing a “significant increase in the number of solar net-metering consumers” and the resulting financial strain on grid consumers. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved amendments […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that there is no official visa ban on Pakistani nationals, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) informed the National Assembly in a letter, local media reported on Thursday. Responding to a query from lawmaker Dr Nafisa Shah, the ministry stated that the UAE Embassy in Islamabad had clarified […]
Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels has joined the cast of the third season of Shrinking, Apple TV+’s hit comedy series, alongside Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. Daniels, best known for his roles in The Looming Tower and The Newsroom, will play Jimmy’s father in a guest arc.Shrinking, co-created by Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein, follows […]
UAE residents are set to enjoy up to five days off to celebrate the Islamic festival of Eidul Fitr, marking the first long holiday of 2025. Depending on the moon sighting, the break will last either four or five days, including the weekend. According to astronomical calculations, a five-day holiday is most likely. Eidul Fitr, […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide said on Thursday that he had told Washington that a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States to pause the war in Ukraine would simply give Kyiv’s forces a much-needed battlefield respite. Russia’s advances along the front in recent months and US President Donald Trump’s attempt to […]