Syria starts emptying Daesh-linked Al-Hol camp: officials to AFP
DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): Syria began evacuating remaining residents of Al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of suspected Daesh group fighters, as it empties the formerly Kurdish-controlled facility, two officials told AFP. Al-Hol, located in a desert region of Hasakah province, had been Syria’s largest camp housing relatives of suspected Daesh fighters. Last month, the government took over […]
Lawyers in Sanaa face Houthi repression: report
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): In Yemen, the Houthis are attacking lawyers, raising widespread concerns about the rule of law and state of the justice system, Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Tuesday. “Recent reports from local human rights organizations have revealed a recurring pattern of systematic restrictions on the practice of (the) law profession, including arbitrary arrests, prolonged detentions, and […]
Ramadan to begin Wednesday after crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): The crescent moon signalling the start of Ramadan has been sighted in the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Tuesday. Ramadan will therefore start on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Muslims will refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk during the holy month. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar […]
Israel accused of move expanding Jerusalem borders for first time since 1967
JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): Israeli NGOs have raised the alarm over a settlement plan signed by the government which they say would mark the first expansion of Jerusalem’s borders into the occupied West Bank since 1967. Israel has occupied east Jerusalem since 1967 and later annexed it in a move not recognized by the international community. Palestinians view […]
Swara Bhasker reflects on love and partnership on third anniversary with Fahad Ahmad
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Swara Bhasker took to her social media account on the 16th of February to pen a beautiful anniversary wish for her husband and political activist Fahad Ahmad. Swara who completed three years of marital bliss with Fahad, called herself lucky to have found a partner like Fahad. Marking the occasion, […]
Jacqueline Fernandez showcases strength in Pole Aerial session, drops February photo dump
Mumbai Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Jacqueline Fernandez seems to be setting fitness goals, and this time around with her dedication to pole aerial training. The actress took to her social media account to share a glimpse of her ‘February so far’. One of the highlights of the carousel was her intense pole workout session, where […]
Shreya Ghoshal compares W.i.S.H. wtith 90s girl group, Viva
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) National Award-winning playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has heaped praise on the girl group W.i.S.H., and has compared them to the 90s girl group, Viva. On the latest episode of the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’, W.i.S.H. delivered a stellar performance with their iconic track ‘Bolo Bolo’. They lit up the stage […]
Ahan Shetty shares family pic featuring Suniel Shetty, Athiya Shetty, Mana Shetty at ‘Bhai ke shaadi’
Mumbai Feb 16 (IANS) Actor Ahan Shetty on Monday, gave fans a glimpse into an intimate family celebration as he along with his Shetty family attended a wedding. His parents Suniel Shetty and Mana Shetty, and sister Athiya Shetty were seen with him at the wedding. Sharing a carousel post on his social media account, […]
Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Poonam Dhillon attend late Anand Sagar’s prayer meet
Mumbai Feb 16 (IANS) Veteran stars Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan and Poonam Dhillon attended the prayer meet of producer Anand Sagar, the son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar Chopra. The actresses were seen offering their condolences to the Sagar family and also spoke to the people present at the prayer meet held in Mumbai. For […]
Sunil Grover, Harshdeep Kaur find a way to gossip through glass wall
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actor-comedian Sunil Grover had an airport encounter with playback singer Harshdeep Kaur, and the two found a way to communicate through the glass barrier. On Monday, the playback singer took to the Stories section of Instagram, and shared a video of herself talking to the actor through texts as the glass […]
