Britain, Canada, and Australia have formally recognised Palestine as a state, marking one of the most significant shifts in Western policy in decades and drawing a furious response from Israel. The coordinated move, later joined by Portugal, comes as pressure mounts over the war on Israel in Gaza, which began after the October 7, 2023,…
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been recognized as the World Class Airline 2026 by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the fifth consecutive year. The award was presented during the APEX World Class™ global awards ceremony, underscoring the success of Saudia’s strategy which focuses on enhancing the travel experience, raising…
A political row has erupted in India after the Ministry of Home Affairs blocked Sikh pilgrims from travelling to Pakistan for the November birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. The ministry cited tensions with Pakistan and security risks as the reason for halting the journey, according to Indian media. However, Sikh leaders and opposition parties in…
Staff Report: Jemima Khan, a social activist and the former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, recently revealed that she has blocked all emails from Pakistan due to persistent cyber-harassment. In a statement shared on her Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), Jemima attributed the harassment to opponents of Imran Khan. She expressed her…
Staff Report: Several online services provided by the UAE Government were disrupted by a global cyber outage that affected major institutions worldwide. Dubai International Airport (DXB) also confirmed temporary impacts on its operations. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) advised the public on Friday to refrain from making transactions on its online portals due…
Staff Reporter Riyadh: The Ministry of Media has established a virtual media centre for the 2022 Hajj season to serve pilgrims. This initiative intends to unify media efforts and broadcast media content that corresponds with the Kingdom’s efforts to serve pilgrims. As a digital platform, the virtual media centre provides government departments and the media…
Commercial carriers working under state contracts with Moscow will hire more than 600 employees, including bus drivers. Companies support their employees – there are more than 3.7 thousand of them today, – said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport Maxim Liksutov. “According to the task of Moscow Mayor S. Sobyanin, Moscow Transport continues to create…
Zeeshan Javaid ISLAMABAD: Facing severe criticism for wasting American tax payer’s money in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US forces, the State Department with the assistance of the United State Agency for International Development (USAID) released a four-year joint strategic plan (JSP) 2022-26 to prevent universal conflicts and promote international security. Indeed, it was a…
News Report Following “sanction orders” relating to Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine, international card providers Mastercard and Visa have disconnected a number of Russian banks from their payment networks. In a statement released on Tuesday, Mastercard CEO Michael Mibach said the company had blocked several financial institutions from using the Mastercard payment networks. In…
By Sobia Sultan Finding the perfect nicknames for girls can be fun yet challenging. Whether you want a sweet name for your baby daughter, a cute one for your girlfriend, or a playful tag for your sister, the right choice should reflect love, personality, and the bond you share. In this guide, we’ve collected the…