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UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X
As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a Read More
Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected ‘serious deals’ twice for release from jail
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan twice turned down “serious” deals for release, a top aide to PM Shehbaz Sharif said, as tensions simmer over his health crisis. Read More
New dinosaur species discovered in Sahara desert: ‘Hell Heron’ ruled Africa 95 million years ago
Deep in the remote desert of Niger, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a 12 metre long predator that dominated the river systems of the Cretaceous Period. Read More
‘Garcia legitimate target if …’: Iran tells UN it will respond ‘decisively’ to US aggression
Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario. Read More
Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister
Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restor Read More
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X
As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a Read More
Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected ‘serious deals’ twice for release from jail
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan twice turned down “serious” deals for release, a top aide to PM Shehbaz Sharif said, as tensions simmer over his health crisis. Read More
New dinosaur species discovered in Sahara desert: ‘Hell Heron’ ruled Africa 95 million years ago
Deep in the remote desert of Niger, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a 12 metre long predator that dominated the river systems of the Cretaceous Period. Read More
‘Garcia legitimate target if …’: Iran tells UN it will respond ‘decisively’ to US aggression
Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario. Read More
Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister
Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restor Read More
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X
As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a Read More
Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected ‘serious deals’ twice for release from jail
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan twice turned down “serious” deals for release, a top aide to PM Shehbaz Sharif said, as tensions simmer over his health crisis. Read More
New dinosaur species discovered in Sahara desert: ‘Hell Heron’ ruled Africa 95 million years ago
Deep in the remote desert of Niger, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a 12 metre long predator that dominated the river systems of the Cretaceous Period. Read More
‘Garcia legitimate target if …’: Iran tells UN it will respond ‘decisively’ to US aggression
Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario. Read More
Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister
Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restor Read More
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X
As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a Read More
Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected ‘serious deals’ twice for release from jail
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan twice turned down “serious” deals for release, a top aide to PM Shehbaz Sharif said, as tensions simmer over his health crisis. Read More
New dinosaur species discovered in Sahara desert: ‘Hell Heron’ ruled Africa 95 million years ago
Deep in the remote desert of Niger, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a 12 metre long predator that dominated the river systems of the Cretaceous Period. Read More
‘Garcia legitimate target if …’: Iran tells UN it will respond ‘decisively’ to US aggression
Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario. Read More
Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister
Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restor Read More
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X
As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a Read More
Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected ‘serious deals’ twice for release from jail
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan twice turned down “serious” deals for release, a top aide to PM Shehbaz Sharif said, as tensions simmer over his health crisis. Read More
New dinosaur species discovered in Sahara desert: ‘Hell Heron’ ruled Africa 95 million years ago
Deep in the remote desert of Niger, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a 12 metre long predator that dominated the river systems of the Cretaceous Period. Read More
‘Garcia legitimate target if …’: Iran tells UN it will respond ‘decisively’ to US aggression
Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario. Read More
Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister
Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restor Read More
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X
As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a Read More
Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected ‘serious deals’ twice for release from jail
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan twice turned down “serious” deals for release, a top aide to PM Shehbaz Sharif said, as tensions simmer over his health crisis. Read More
New dinosaur species discovered in Sahara desert: ‘Hell Heron’ ruled Africa 95 million years ago
Deep in the remote desert of Niger, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a 12 metre long predator that dominated the river systems of the Cretaceous Period. Read More
‘Garcia legitimate target if …’: Iran tells UN it will respond ‘decisively’ to US aggression
Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario. Read More
Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister
Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restor Read More
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X
As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a Read More
Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected ‘serious deals’ twice for release from jail
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan twice turned down “serious” deals for release, a top aide to PM Shehbaz Sharif said, as tensions simmer over his health crisis. Read More
New dinosaur species discovered in Sahara desert: ‘Hell Heron’ ruled Africa 95 million years ago
Deep in the remote desert of Niger, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a 12 metre long predator that dominated the river systems of the Cretaceous Period. Read More
‘Garcia legitimate target if …’: Iran tells UN it will respond ‘decisively’ to US aggression
Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario. Read More
Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister
Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restor Read More
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026
UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X
As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a Read More
Pakistan says Imran Khan rejected ‘serious deals’ twice for release from jail
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan
Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan twice turned down “serious” deals for release, a top aide to PM Shehbaz Sharif said, as tensions simmer over his health crisis. Read More
New dinosaur species discovered in Sahara desert: ‘Hell Heron’ ruled Africa 95 million years ago
Deep in the remote desert of Niger, paleontologists have uncovered the remains of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a 12 metre long predator that dominated the river systems of the Cretaceous Period. Read More
‘Garcia legitimate target if …’: Iran tells UN it will respond ‘decisively’ to US aggression
Iran has warned the United States of retaliation if subjected to military aggression, saying all US bases and assets in the region would become “legitimate targets” in such a scenario. Read More
Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister
Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restor Read More
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