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Civil defence personnel during a mock drill in Varanasi on May 7, 2025. —AFP  Haryana to carry out mock drills in 22 districts. Drills to simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks. Controlled blackout to be observed near vital installations. ISLAMABAD: India is set to conduct large-scale civil defence mock drills from tomorrow (Thursday) in four states along …

Shaheen Afridi gestures during a match. — Reuters/File The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) has paid tribute by ranking Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Afridi alongside football’s greats. In a recent Instagram post by the official Fifa World Cup account, Afridi was featured alongside football giants Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, and Luka Modrić. who are all famously associated with the …

Representational image of crescent. — Pexels Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced the sighting of Zil Hajj moon, marking the conclusion of the Islamic month of Dhul Qadah. Moon sighting committees observed the crescent of Zil Hajj across the Arab world and other countries, which is crucial for determining the dates of Arafat and Eid …

Representational image of crescent. — Pexels Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced the sighting of Zil Hajj moon, marking the conclusion of the Islamic month of Dhul Qadah. Moon sighting committees observed the crescent of Zil Hajj across the Arab world and other countries, which is crucial for determining the dates of Arafat and Eid …

A man carrying an umbrella runs as he crosses a busy road during rain in Kolkata, India. — Reuters/File India is likely to see above-average monsoon rains for the second straight year in 2025, the government said on Tuesday, maintaining its forecast from April and keeping alive the possibility of higher farm output and economic growth. Good rains will help …

Police officers work at the scene after an incident where a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side’s Premier League soccer title, in central Liverpool, Britain, May 27, 2025. — Reuters “We are hoping of course that they pull through,” says mayor. Nearly 50 people hurt as car ploughed into Liverpool fans. City …

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi makes an address at an event in this undated image. — Instagram/@safridiofficial DUBAI: While reports of tension between Pakistani and Indian communities surface in various parts of the world, Dubai has once again proved that the language of love and sports transcends all borders. In an extraordinary gesture, the Indian community in Dubai …

France’s President Emmanuel Macron was pushed in the face by his wife Brigitte Macron as the couple arrived in Vietnam to begin a tour of Southeast Asia, at Noi Bai International Airport, in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 25, 2025. — Reuters  French President Emmanuel Macron played down on Monday an incident in which his wife, Brigitte, pushed him in the face …

A student walks on the Allston campus of Harvard University, in Allston, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025 — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard University and giving it to trade schools. His comments on his social media platform …

A view of rainfall in the Federal Capital, bringing a refreshing change to the weather and creating a pleasant atmosphere, IslamabadAPP, May 24, 2025. — APP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast windstorm and rain-thunderstorm activity in upper and central parts of the country from May 27 (night) to May 31, with occasional gaps. The department stated that …