Dubai-based Emirates will resume its service between Dubai and Auckland in January 2021, making it the world’s longest flight since COVID-19 caused countries to close their borders. Rather than a daily flight as it was previously, the flight will be four times per week. The flight will operate using a Boeing 777-300ER rather than an […]
Saudi Arabia will gradually resume the year-round Umrah pilgrimage from October 4, the interior ministry said Tuesday after it was suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. In March, the Saudi Arabia had declared a freeze on Umrah, which is an Islamic pilgrimage to the holy cities of Makkah and Medina undertaken any time […]
Prime Minister Imran Khan has “deeply” appreciated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for “once again raising his voice in support of the rights of the Kashmiri people” during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Taking to the micro-blogging site, Twitter this morning, he said: “Turkey’s unwavering support remains a source of strength […]
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages while taking the necessary precautions. The Ministry of Interior said the decision was made after assessing the developments of the coronavirus and in response to the desire of Muslims around the world to perform the ritual. Beginning November […]
At least a third of 270 whales stranded off Tasmania have died and more are feared to be dying. Rescuers in Tasmania freed 25 stranded pilot whales, but 90 already dead. The pilot whales were discovered in shallow waters off the west coast of the island on Monday. It’s unknown what drew the whales to […]
TikTok and WeChat will be banned from US app stores unless President Donald Trump agrees to a last-minute deal. The Department of Commerce said it would bar people in the US from downloading the messaging and video-sharing apps through any app store on any platform. The Trump administration says the companies threaten national security and […]
Palestine quits chairmanship of Arab League meetings. They are condemning as dishonorable any Arab agreement to establish formal ties with Israel. JERUSALEM: Palestine has quit its current chairmanship of Arab League meetings, the Palestinian foreign minister said on Tuesday, condemning as dishonorable any Arab agreement to establish formal ties with Israel. Earlier this month, the […]
Pakistan starts phase 3 clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine. In a significant development, Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar announced on Tuesday the launch of phase 3 human clinical trials of a Chinese vaccine for Covid-19. In a Twitter post, he said the potential Covid-19 vaccine has been developed by a Chinese firm. “A total […]
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said the long-standing Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine disputes are the United Nation’s (UN) most glaring failures. Addressing the 75th anniversary of the UN from Islamabad via video link, he said the people of occupied Kashmir still await fulfillment of the commitment made to them by the United Nations […]
Gigi Hadid’s mother Yolanda Hadid has appeared to respond to rumors that her daughter has already given birth to her baby. Model Gigi confirmed in April that she and her former One Direction singer boyfriend Zayn Malik were expecting their first child after much fan speculation. Gigi and Zayn have not shared their baby girl’s […]
