Israel blocks a Canadian delegation from visiting the occupied West Bank
OTTAWA, Ontario(RAHNUMA): Israel on Tuesday blocked a private Canadian delegation that included six members of Parliament from entering the occupied West Bank. The Israeli Embassy in Canada said the group was denied entry because of its links to Islamic Relief Worldwide, a nongovernmental organization that Israel lists as a terror group. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita […]
WHO alarmed by health workers, civilians ‘forcibly detained’ in Sudan
GENEVA(RAHNUMA): The World Health Organization voiced alarm Tuesday at reports that more than 70 health workers and around 5,000 civilians were being detained in Nyala in southwestern Sudan. Since April 2023, Sudan’s regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been locked in a brutal conflict that has killed tens of thousands of […]
Lebanon judge to question shipowner linked to port blast
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese judge Tarek Bitar headed to Bulgaria on Wednesday to question a shipowner wanted in connection with a catastrophic 2020 Beirut port blast, a judicial official told AFP. The long-awaited questioning comes after a court this month refused Lebanon’s request to extradite Igor Grechushkin, a 48-year-old Russian-Cypriot who was arrested in September at Sofia […]
Over 600 Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa on 4th day of Hanukkah
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Israeli settlers entered the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the walled city of occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday, the fourth day of the Jewish Hanukkah holiday. Settlers toured the compound with Israeli forces, who imposed strict restrictions to hinder Palestinian access to the holy site. The Palestinian Authority-affiliated Jerusalem Governorate reported that 689 […]
Syria seizes large weapons shipment destined for Lebanon
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Syrian authorities foiled a smuggling attempt of a large quantity of weapons bound for Lebanon in the countryside of the capital, Damascus, on Wednesday. Security forces intercepted the shipment in Zabadani region, a fertile valley area near the Lebanese border. The Ministry of Interior said that security forces ambushed the smugglers in the border […]
Rahul Vaidya asks Indians to learn how to ‘own language & culture’ from Lionel Messi
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Bollywood singer Rahul Vaidya took to social media to highlight how football legend Lionel Messi, despite being a global icon, chose to stay true to his roots and culture, even during his visit to India. Rahul wrote, “One thing we Indians must learn from Messi: Own your language. Own your culture. […]
Sonali Bendre opens up about being the extreme opposite of her ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’ character ‘Preeti’
Mumbai Dec 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, in a candid conversation with star couple Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa, spoke about how her real-life personality is starkly different from her Hum Saath Saath Hain character, Preeti. “I am nothing of that sort. ‘Not like that at all,’ said Sonali. “Don’t you know me?” she […]
Farah Khan Ali shares how her mother Zarine Khan saved Sanjay Khan after fire injury
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Indian jewelry designer, Farah Khan Ali is remembering her mother, the late actress Zarine Khan. On Wednesday, she took to her Instagram, and penned a long note, as she shared that her mother led with kindness and compassion. She wrote, “Death is the greatest equaliser. I could never have imagined what […]
Jennifer Lawrence says she ‘was hallucinating’ on sets of ‘Hunger Games’
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence has shared a hilarious incident when he had a hallucination episode. The incident occurred on the sets of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’, reports ‘Variety’. The actress spoke with Leonardo DiCaprio, and shared that she hallucinated on the set of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ when […]
Pooja Bhatt mourns the loss of Dino Morea’s father, calls it a ‘privilege to have known him’
Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Filmmaker and actress Pooja Bhatt took to her social media account and penned an emotional note on the demise of actor Dino Morea’s father. Pooja shared a heartfelt tribute alongside his picture, honouring his life and legacy. Pooja Bhatt wrote, “As dazzling as the sun… as grounded as the earth itself. […]
