EU warns Israel suspending Gaza NGOs would block ‘life-saving aid’
BRUSSELS(RAHNUMA): The EU warned Wednesday that Israel’s threat to suspend several aid groups in Gaza from January would block “life-saving” assistance from reaching the population. “The EU has been clear: the NGO registration law cannot be implemented in its current form,” EU humanitarian chief Hadja Lahbib posted on X, after Israel said several groups would […]
Yemen expresses appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting country’s security
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): Yemen’s foreign ministry expressed appreciation on Wednesday for the “pivotal and responsible role” of Saudi Arabia in supporting the security and stability of Yemen and the region. The statement came after the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen carried out a “limited airstrike” on an Emirati shipment at Al-Mukalla port. The coalition said it […]
Aoun reassures Lebanon that risk of war is ‘fading’ in year-end message
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday sought to reassure citizens in his year-end address, saying “the overall atmosphere remains positive and the risk of war is fading,” amid widespread concern over a possible Israeli escalation against Hezbollah. Fear of renewed attacks followed Israeli criticism of a Lebanese Army weapons-confiscation operation that is set to […]
Hoping for better year ahead, Gazans bid farewell to ‘nightmare’
GAZA CITY(RAHNUMA): As 2025 draws to a close, Palestinians in Gaza are marking the new year not with celebration, but with exhaustion, grief and a fragile hope that their “endless nightmare” might finally end. For residents of the battered territory, daily life is a struggle for survival. Much of Gaza’s infrastructure lies in ruins, electricity […]
Hrithik Roshan makes a ‘big revelation’ about his double thumb
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan quipped about how he has never been able to form the perfect heart shape with his hands because of his “double thumb”. The actor, calling it a ‘big revelation’, mentioned how it is the second thing that he cannot do with his extra thumb. The actor shared […]
Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol say ‘Ikkis’ is ‘Dharmendra’s gift to the Earth,’ call it ‘a treasure for their family’
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol have expressed their emotions after watching their father, the late Dharmendra’s last movie, Ikkis. Taking to their social media account, Sunny and Bobby, in a joint post, penned an emotional short and sweet note mentioning how the movie is nothing but a ‘treasure filled with […]
Anil Kapoor hopes to begin 2026 ‘on the Padel court’, gives major fitness goals at 69
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Bollywood star Anil Kapoor has bid farewell to the year 2025 in his signature spirited style, giving major fitness goals. The actor took to his social media account, where he was seen swapping the spotlight for a paddle court, and looked fit as ever. Kapoor shared a sun-drenched snapshot from his […]
Paras Chhabra says he believes in ‘living in the moment’ post Sidharth Shukla, Shefali Jariwala’s death
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Actor Paras Chhabra, in an emotional yet realistic conversation with Rashami Desai on her podcast Rashami Ke Dil Se Dil Tak, spoke of how he no longer believes in the concept of saving money for the future, especially after the sudden deaths of his Bigg Boss 13 mates. The actor, while […]
Abhinav Shukla reflects on his ‘15,801 days of life on planet Earth’, shares lessons that shaped him
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) As the world bid goodbye to 2025, actor Abhinav Shukla, who recently counted the exact number of days he has spent on planet Earth, shared the key life lessons he has learned over the years. The actor shared all the life lessons in a post on his social media account on […]
Smriti Irani reflects on taking career risks, urges everyone to live for “yourself” in 2026
Mumbai Dec 31 (IANS) Actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani has reflected on what the year 2025 has meant for her, highlighting its impact on her career and her willingness to take bold risks. Sharing a video featuring herself, Smriti, in a heartfelt monologue, was heard asking everybody to live for themselves. She said, “The last day of […]
