Pakistan offers to facilitate U.S.-Iran war

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said his country is willing to host talks between the U.S. and Iran in pursuit of a “comprehensive settlement” of the ongoing war. “Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the WAR in Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in region and beyond,” Sharif […]

Mo Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season

 Liverpool’s dazzling forward Mohamed Salah will leave the club at the end of this season, the Premier League champions announced on Tuesday, bringing an end to an “illustrious” nine-year spell at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egypt international joined from Roma in 2017 and has made 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 255 goals. “Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on […]

Distance learning until April 3; reopening requests under review

 Dubai’s school regulator has reaffirmed that all private educational institutions in the emirate must continue distance learning until Friday, April 3, even as some major school groups have already begun applying to return to campus earlier. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) confirmed the directive to Gulf News on Tuesday, reinforcing the announcement by […]

Iran war Day 25: UAE intercepts threats; Bahrain casualties

Oil prices surged back above $100 as Middle East tensions escalated, with fresh missile exchanges, drone interceptions and military build-ups across the region. Global leaders urged de-escalation amid fears for energy supplies and shipping routes, while diplomatic calls intensified. Despite ongoing strikes, hopes for a negotiated solution remain as the conflict risks wider economic and […]

Wealthy buyers turn to gemstone jewelry as investment

When the gavel came down in December, Christie’s had set a record that created a buzz in the auction world. A Tiffany & Co. necklace adorned with a sparkling blue Paraiba tourmaline gem and diamonds sold for more than $4.2 million, 10 times its low estimate. A matching pair of earrings hit the block next, and it […]

Why China’s emotional economy is on the rise

28-year-old Rebecca Zhou, born in China’s Sichuan province, owns an assortment of Moomin merchandise — bags, mugs, and figurines featuring the white hippo-looking cartoon character from Finland — that she has accumulated over the years. By her own admission, many of these purchases may seem “childish”, but “it is [just] nice to treat yourself to […]

US-Iran-Israel tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

As the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week, Iran has widened its warnings to target buyers of U.S. Treasury bonds, the latest salvo in an intensifying exchange of threats, as the Trump administration’s 48-hour ultimatum neared expiry. In a social media post on Sunday, Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that U.S.-linked financial institutions holding […]

Meta to pay top creators to post on Facebook

Meta on Wednesday launched a new program aimed at luring top creators from TikTok and YouTube to Facebook, offering guaranteed pay and boosted reach. The Creator Fast Track program offers social media stars with established followings guaranteed monthly payments and increased reach on Facebook. It pays $1,000 a month to creators with at least 100,000 followers on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, and […]

 What Robert Redford looked like young

“One of Robert Redford’s strongest assets is his good looks,” writer Scott Holleran once mused. Indeed, the Hollywood icon was once a ubiquitous silver screen heartthrob. However, the late star of iconic films like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “The Sting,” and “All the Presidents’ Men” had more to offer than high cheekbones. Not only was Redford an Oscar-winning director, but […]

Plastic surgeon’s hot take on Demi Moore’s new look

The following article mentions eating disorders.  Demi Moore may have transformed since she burst onto the scene in the ’80s, but she never lost her spark. After all these years, the “Landman” star is still leaving her mark with award-winning performances — and her beauty! At age 62, Moore was named People magazine’s World’s Most […]