Jerusalem: A temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, announced by President Donald Trump, has triggered a major political storm in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated support for the US decision to suspend strikes on Iran, but clarified that the truce does not extend to ongoing operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.Opposition…
Morgan Jay, the breakout standup comic known for his auto-tuned microphone and crowd work during performances, is set to host the 26th Golden Trailer Awards. The May 28 awards ceremony at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills will honor the best in Hollywood movie and TV/streaming series previews, including trailers, commercials and posters. Jay, coming…
WASHINGTON / DOHA — The announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has triggered significant internal divisions within the US Congress, with Republicans and Democrats sharply split over the deal, Al Jazeera reported Wednesday.Republicans Divided:While a section of the Republican caucus hailed the ceasefire as a diplomatic achievement for President Trump,…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani entertainment figures have expressed jubilation following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, with several prominent artists crediting Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for helping broker peace in the region.Actor and singer Farhan Saeed took to social media with a now-viral phrase: “Not Shahbaz Sharif…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Political Committee has decided to postpone its major public rally planned in Rawalpindi on April 9, party leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas announced Wednesday.Speaking to media, Abbas said the decision was taken at the request of a government delegation, signalling a potential opening for renewed dialogue between the ruling coalition and…
In February, when David Boreanaz signed on for NBC’s latest attempt at rebooting Rockford Files, much was made on social media of the latest coup in the star’s impressive streak of television work — a 27-year run that stretched from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Angel to Bones to SEAL Team. Less than a month…
If you live in Los Angeles, you may soon be able to hail a Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxi from the Uber app. The companies’ previously announced “multi-year strategic partnership” is nearing a public launch, with on-road testing with a safety driver underway. The vehicles use tech from MOIA America, the US wing of Volkswagen’s self-driving…
Many countries are also dependent on these waters for significant supplies of other petrochemical products, made at the refineries in the region. These include jet fuel, diesel, fertiliser ingredients and industrial products such as helium, essential for microchip manufacture.
ISLAMABAD — The District Magistrate of Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, has officially declared local public holidays on Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10, 2026, across the revenue limits of the federal capital.According to the official notification, the holiday will be observed throughout Islamabad’s administrative boundaries. However, essential service providers have been exempted from the…
