First rain of autumn falls in Iran’s capital, but the drought-ravaged nation needs far more
TEHRAN(RAHNUMA): Rain fell for the first time in months in Iran’s capital Wednesday, providing a brief respite for the parched Islamic Republic as it suffers through the driest autumn in over a half century. The drought gripping Iran has seen its president warn the country it may need to move its government out of Tehran […]
Saudi delegation visits Yemen’s Hadramaut, calls for STC withdrawal
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): Saudi Arabia called for the withdrawal of Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces from Hadramaut and Al-Mahra, as a high-level delegation visiting the region on Tuesday announced a new arrangement to secure uninterrupted oil production in the PetroMasila fields. Major General Mohammed Al-Qahtani, heading the Saudi delegation, said the Kingdom remains committed to de-escalation in […]
Koshary, a spicy Egyptian staple, wins UNESCO recognition
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Koshary – a spicy dish of lentils, rice and pasta available at countless Egyptian food stalls – won recognition as a cultural treasure from the UN’s cultural agency on Wednesday, as Cairo makes a broad push to promote its cultural and historical identity abroad. Egypt’s nomination of koshary for UNESCO’s “Intangible Cultural Heritage” list […]
Lebanon foreign minister declines Tehran visit, proposes talks in neutral country
RAHNUMA:Lebanon’s foreign minister Youssef Raji said on Wednesday he had declined an invitation to visit Tehran for now, proposing instead talks with Iran in a mutually agreed neutral third country, Lebanese state news agency NNA reported. Raji cited “current conditions” for the decision not to go to Iran, without elaborating, and stressed that the move […]
Aid flow into Gaza falls short of ceasefire terms
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the US-brokered ceasefire, according to an Associated Press analysis of the Israeli military’s figures. Under the October ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Israel agreed to allow 600 trucks of aid into Gaza each day. But an average of only […]
Oman and Lebanon call for full Israeli withdrawal, urge end to attacks
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and his Omani counterpart Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Wednesday made a joint call for an immediate halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory and a full withdrawal from all occupied Arab lands, warning that continued violations pose a direct threat to regional stability. The statement came during a high-level […]
Priyanka Chopra exudes glamour as she joins Kapil Sharma on the sets of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show S4’
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas is currently in town, in Mumbai. The actress was clicked on the sets of star comedian Kapil Sharma’s show, The Great Indian Kapil Show season 4, which is all set to air in a few days. The actress, as always, left everyone mesmerised with her style. […]
Hrithik Roshan reveals the ‘best sci-fi book’ he has ever read
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is impressed by a book that he recently read. On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of the 2021 novel ‘Project Hail Mary’ written by Andy Weir. The book has been adapted for the screen helmed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller […]
Alia Bhatt exudes radiance and timeless charm in a chic black gown in Jeddah
Mumbai Dec 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt is serving class and elegance in Jeddah as she attends the Red Sea International Film Festival. The actress looked stunning and exuded glamour in the pictures that she shared on her social media account. Alia captioned her post as, “A day in Jeddah, celebrating the magic of […]
Shraddha Arya shares glimpses of Indian Navy’s Beating Retreat and Tattoo ceremony
Mumbai, Dec 10 (IANS) Actress Shraddha Arya, who predominantly works in television, recently attended the Indian Navy’s Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony in Mumbai. On Wednesday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures from the ceremony. She wrote in the caption, “The Indian Navy’s Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony at […]
