The Yemen healthcare crisis has reached a breaking point, with more than 20 million people now cut off from basic medical care. Years of conflict, chronic underfunding, and the near-total collapse of Yemen’s healthcare system have left ordinary citizens with almost nowhere to turn. As hospitals shut their doors and doctors run out of supplies, growing numbers of patients are abandoning modern treatment altogether and putting their trust in herbal shops and honey remedies instead. Background For decades, Yemen’s health infrastructure has been battered by war, poverty, and repeated funding…
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Catania Airport Flight Status: Etna Ash Cloud Suspends Arrivals, Passengers Told to Check Schedule Before Travelling
Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, erupted again on Saturday, sending a thick plume of volcanic ash into the sky above eastern Sicily and forcing Catania Airport to suspend all incoming flights. The disruption has left hundreds of travellers checking the Catania Airport flight status repeatedly as they try to work out whether their journey will go ahead as planned. Catania Airport, officially known as Vincenzo Bellini Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, confirmed the closure in a statement issued on Saturday morning. Anyone tracking the Catania airport flights today page on…
Read MoreTrump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Narrowly Confirmed as New U.S. Attorney General
The United States Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s former personal defense lawyer, as the new U.S. Attorney General. The confirmation came early Saturday in a narrow 50-49 vote, capping weeks of tense political debate over the independence of the Department of Justice. Blanche had already been serving as acting head of the department since April 2026. Background The U.S. Attorney General role is one of the most powerful positions in the American government, and it also carries deep symbolic weight. The person who holds this U.S. Attorney…
Read MoreNilofar Abbasi Honored at Dinner Reception in Jeddah
Veteran Pakistani Actress Nilofar Abbasi Honored at Reception in Jeddah Former renowned Pakistani television actress Nilofar Abbasi was honored at a dinner reception in Jeddah, where she praised the quality of Pakistani television dramas and reflected on the dedication of actors from her era. The reception was attended by members of the Pakistani community in Jeddah, along with Saudi intellectual Khaled Al-Maeena, broadcaster Samar Fatany, and Pakistan’s Deputy Consul General Fareena Arshad. Speaking at the event, Nilofar Abbasi said Pakistani dramas remain excellent, adding that actors of her generation focused…
Read MorePakistan Interfaith Peace Committee Holds Oath-Taking Ceremony in Faisalabad
Pakistan Interfaith Peace Committee’s Oath-Taking Ceremony Held, Notifications Issued Muslim and Christian leaders from various schools of thought participate; resolve to work together for the country’s development, prosperity and peace FAISALABAD (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad): The oath-taking ceremony of the Pakistan Interfaith Peace Committee was held at the TMA Hall Faisalabad. The programme commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a prayer led by Rev. Bishop Tufail Bazmi. Mian Tahir Jamil, MPA PP-115, was the chief guest, while Kamran Bhatti was the special guest of the ceremony. During…
Read MoreHome Cooking and Family Values: Why the Kitchen Still Matters
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful The Kitchen: The Last Trench of Family Survival By Mian Iftikhar Ahmed This title may seem heavy and alarming, but when we examine statistics, historical facts, and research from international think tanks, it becomes clear that this is no exaggeration. Cooking is not merely a means to satisfy hunger; it is a symbol that represents family unity, intergenerational connection, and cultural identity. When cooking ceases in homes, cracks begin to appear in the very foundation of the…
Read MoreSuperior College Jand Shines in Matric Exams 2026, Muhammad Shakirullah Tops Jand Tehsil
Superior College Jand Student Tops Tehsil in Matric Exams 2026 ATTOCK (Special Correspondent): Superior Group of Colleges Jand Campus has once again demonstrated its academic excellence by achieving outstanding results in the Rawalpindi Board Matric Examinations 2026. College student Muhammad Shakirullah, Roll No. 931709, secured 1,152 marks out of 1,200, earning the first position across Jand Tehsil. Muhammad Shakirullah belongs to Kani Dhok Bandal Khel, a remote village in Attock district, and currently resides in Jand. He is the son of Ahmed Noor, a teacher serving at Government School Galyal.…
Read MoreCanadian Dollar Climbs to Eight-Week High After Strong Jobs Report
TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose sharply against the US dollar on Friday, reaching its strongest level in eight weeks, after a surprisingly strong employment report boosted confidence in Canada’s economic outlook. The loonie gained 0.6% to C$1.3935 per US dollar, or 71.76 US cents, its highest intraday level since June 11. The currency was also heading for a weekly gain of approximately 0.6%. Canada’s labour market delivered a major upside surprise in July, with employment increasing by 75,100 jobs, well above economists’ forecast of 16,500. At the same time, the…
Read MoreRussian Missile Strikes Near Kyiv Kill Three, Including Child
The overnight attacks struck areas east of Kyiv in the early hours of Saturday, with residents reporting powerful explosions across the region. The strikes came just days after another wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine reportedly killed 21 people. According to Timur Tkachenko, head of the regional military administration, the latest ballistic missile strikes killed three people and wounded three others. Falling debris caused additional damage to residential buildings and vehicles, while fires were reported at several locations following the strikes. Fires Break Out After Kyiv Attacks Emergency crews were…
Read MoreCaptain Martyred, Seven Militants Killed in Hangu Operation: ISPR
PESHAWAR: A Pakistan Army captain was martyred while seven militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. According to the ISPR, security forces launched the operation on August 7 after receiving intelligence reports about the presence of militants in the area. Troops effectively targeted the suspected hideout and killed seven militants during the intense exchange of fire. The military said Captain Hamza Akram, 27, a resident of Narowal district, embraced martyrdom while leading…
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