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Pakistani YouTuber and family vlogger Rajab Butt has formally announced the end of his marriage to his wife, Emaan Fatima. Rajab Butt married Emaan Fatima in 2024, and their wedding ceremonies went viral on social media, with fans widely praising the couple. Speaking in a recent podcast, Rajab Butt stated that he has now decided … Read more
Military says interception efforts remain limited and evacuation of northern communities could be considered This frame grab from AFPTV video footage taken on March 9, 2026 shows plumes of smoke rising from the southern suburbs of Beirut early in the morning after a loud blast was heard. Israel’s military said it struck the Beirut area … Read more
The country is waiting to see if the government seizes on this moment to disarm the Iranian-backed armed group and how the militants will respond.
Emirati officials said such actions constitute violations of national sovereignty, pose a threat to regional stability US President Donald Trump, United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan PHOTO: REUTERS The United Arab Emirates President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held a phone call with Donald Trump on Monday to discuss escalating tensions in … Read more
Pakistani Grammy winner Arooj Aftab teams with Beck on War Child’s Help (2) album supporting kids in war zones Pakistani Grammy winner Arooj Aftab was recently featured on Help (2), War Child Records’ latest charity music album. Alongside major stars like Olivia Rodrigo and the Arctic Monkeys, Arooj collaborated with Beck to release a track … Read more
Supply cuts and Strait of Hormuz disruptions push crude to highest levels since 2022 Oil prices rise, stocks drop as Middle East war stirs supply concerns. PHOTO: FILE Oil prices surged more than 25% on Monday to their highest levels since mid-2022 as some major producers cut supplies, and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped … Read more
[ Brent crude jumps 27% in biggest daily gain since 1988 as Iran conflict rattles global markets Share markets nosedived in Asia on Monday as the inflationary jolt from surging oil prices threatened to raise living costs and interest rates across the globe, while investors desperate for liquidity fled to the United States dollar. Brent … Read more
Prosecutors accuse the former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of leading a criminal scheme. His supporters say Turkey’s president is trying to eliminate a political foe.
[The jump was a sign of growing concern that the war in the Middle East will take a toll on energy supplies.
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