At least 38 people from Africa have died after their boat overturned near the coast of Yemen, BBC reported.
The boat, which was carrying around 250 people, sank after encountering strong winds.
Search operations continue for nearly 100 people who are still missing.
Local authorities in Yemen said that those on board were migrants, mostly from Ethiopia, who use Yemen as a transit point to reach Gulf states like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.
“Fishermen and residents managed to rescue 78 of the migrants, who reported that about 100 others who were with them on the same boat are missing,” a local official told Reuters, confirming that the boat sank before it reached Yemen’s shores.
97,000 migrants arrived in Yemen from the Horn of Africa last year, as per UN.
Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared Kashmiri poet and activist Ahmad Farhad’s arrest to be illegal on Monday, ARY News reported. IHC said in a written order that Ahamad Farhad had been forcefully abducted from his residence in Islamabad, while security institutions failed to recover him.
The court ordered that Ahmad Farhad should record his statement before the Lohi Bher magistrate after returning home.
The court also ordered IHC registrar to combine all the cases of forced disappearance and submit them to the IHC’s Chief Justice.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Syed Khursheed Shah has raised concerns on Sunday over the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) strategy for preparing the federal budget.
Shah voiced concern that PML-N didn’t invite PPP for engagement and dialogue on the budget. “What kind of proposals? What kind of budget? The government did not say anything, nor did they take PPP into confidence,” said the senior politician. Shah was also unaware of the allocation of resources to the provinces, and demanded transparency in the privatization process.
“I don’t know which province is getting what share in giving relief to the people,” he said.
The former opposition leader stressed that, “PPP has shared the entire burden of the government and was also worried about the accountability the party will face due to the federal budget.
“The public will ask us what has been done, what we will answer,” Khursheed Shah questioned.
Its not unusual for talented Pakistani actors to get noticed by Indian filmmakers. One such actor is Sonya Hussyn, who recently shared that she was offered projects from India.
In an interview with ‘Independent Urdu,’ Sonya talked about her career and who she would like to work with. She mentioned Ali Zafar as her favorite on-screen hero, saying he has a special charm.
“I never really thought about it, but when it comes to movies, I find Ali Zafar very charming. He has that charisma of a movie hero. There are many good actors, like Fawad Khan, who also have charm, but when it comes to acting, I would choose Ali Zafar,” she said.
But things got interesting when Sonya talked about her experiences with offers from the Indian film industry. She revealed that she was approached for three different projects. “I have received three film offers from India. One was a Shakespeare screen adaptation of Measure for Measure. The other was a sequel to some old Santosh Kumar film – I can’t recall its name,” she noted.
One offer, in particular, caught her attention—a film with the famous Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi. “For that one, I even had a meeting with the relevant people but then the exchange with India stopped altogether,” she explained, referring to the stop in collaborations between India and Pakistan after the Uri attack and the subsequent ban on Pakistani artists working in India.
A woman has been found dead inside the belly of a snake after it swallowed her whole in central Indonesia, a local official said Saturday.
The husband of 45-year-old Farida and residents of Kalempang village in South Sulawesi province discovered her on Friday inside the reticulated python, which measured around five metres (16 feet).
The mother-of-four had gone missing Thursday night and failed to return home, forcing a search effort, village head Suardi Rosi told AFP.
Her husband “found her belongings… which made him suspicious. The villagers then searched the area. They soon spotted a python with a large belly,” said Suardi.
“They agreed to cut open the python’s stomach. As soon as they did, Farida’s head was immediately visible.”
Farida was found fully clothed inside the snake.
Such incidents are considered extremely rare but several people have died in Indonesia in recent years after being swallowed whole by pythons.
Last year, residents in Southeast Sulawesi’s Tinanggea district killed an eight-metre python, which was found strangling and eating one of the farmers in a village.
In 2018, a 54-year-old woman was found dead inside a seven-metre python in Southeast Sulawesi’s Muna town.
And the year before, a farmer in West Sulawesi went missing before being found eaten alive by a four-metre python at a palm oil plantation.
Cricketer Naseem Shah is uniquely a cricket fan favourite and a celebrity favourite. Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela has again and again hinted at having a crush on him. She even hinted that she might prefer to marry Naseem Shah over her ‘boyfriend’ Rishabh Pant.
During Asia Cup 2023, Naseem Shah caught the eye of not only Urvashi but also another Indian actress, Isha Shah. As the T20 World Cup 2024 keeps fans around the world hooked, Pakistani actress Kubra Khan has revealed her favorite player and it’s none other than Naseem.
Even though Pakistan recently lost unexpectedly to the USA team, Kubra still managed to grab attention with her honest comments during a World Cup Transmission on ‘Hasna Mana Hai’ show.
When asked about her interest in cricket, she said, “I do like cricket, especially when Pakistan plays, but I haven’t been following the T20 World Cup closely.”
Things got interesting when she was asked about her favorite cricketer. Without hesitating, she said, “I think Naseem Shah is a great player.” Kubra explained that even though she doesn’t watch cricket a lot, she enjoys seeing the bowler play.
We don’t blame Urvashi, Isha or Kubra. Naseem’s enduring dedication and phenomenal talent coupled with his good looks and humble demeanour is an irresistible combination.
Ever since whispers of ‘Na Baligh Afraad’ release started circulating, fans of ‘Na Maloom Afraad’ tried to guess what the new movie would be about. They wondered if it would be as funny as the first one or if it would be different. The makers hinted that the new movie might be geared more towards adults in their first post, which got fans talking. And when the teaser finally came out, it didn’t disappoint.
The movie seems to be set in the 90s, a time when people were thinking a lot about growing up. It sounds like it will be fun! Back then, people didn’t really understand what it meant to be an adult until they became one themselves. It looks like the movie will be all about the journey to adulthood.
Aashir Wajahat and Samar Abbas are popular with young fans, and seeing them together on screen will be exciting. Samar looks very different in his new look, and along with their funny conversations, Aashir is sure to make even more fans happy.
And let’s not forget about Aadi Adeal Amjad, who is really good at making people laugh.
A Miss AI beauty pageant will soon be held by Fanvue, a platform of AI-generated creators. This pageant is set to redefine the understanding of beauty and technology.
The panel of judges will have two AI models and real-world influential personalities.
Ten AI digital women have been selected as finalists for this competition.
1500 AI-generated models were submitted for the contest, which was scrutinised. Ten participants from several countries were finalised for the competition.
The winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize, mentorship from Imagine Education, and extensive PR support, solidifying their place as a trailblazer in the burgeoning field of AI-generated content.
The following are the ten finalists selected for this competition.
Zara Shatavari is India’s digital health advocate, mostly informing her followers on PCOS and depression.
Kenza Layli is from Morocco, and she is a social media sensation.
Olivia C is a virtual globetrotter from Portugal and is known for taking her followers on virtual journeys across the globe.
Anne Kerdi is a French fashionista passionate about fashion, art, and culture.
Aiyana Rainbow is from Greece and is a famous queer advocate.
Lalina is from France and is known for eclectic interests.
Seren Ay is named Turkey’s first AI brand ambassador who travels around the world digitally and advocates for sustainability and eco-friendly living.
Asena Ilik is a Turkish cultural storyteller showcasing her rich heritage in a digital world.
Eliza Khan is from Bangladesh and made it to the list for using her platform as a cultural ambassador.
Last is Ailya Lou from Brazil, the only South American who made it to the list and she has a great taste in music and dancing.
Popular actor-singer Farhan Saeed showed his affection for his wife Urwa Hocane by leaving a sweet comment on her recent Instagram pictures. The couple’s cute interaction in the comments section has once again charmed fans, showcasing their strong bond.
Hocane, who recently starred in ‘Neeli Zinda Hai’, posted new pictures on her account, showing her Eid outfit inspiration for the summer. “Already feeling those Eid vibes! All dressed up in this summer-friendly hot pink outfit,” she wrote in the caption. The three-picture gallery featured her in a fuchsia pink ensemble with white detail, styled with minimalistic accessories like small hoops and fresh makeup.
Thousands of her followers, including her husband, showed their love for the now-viral post by liking and commenting on it. In reaction to the stunning pictures, Saeed expressed his affection with a comment, writing, “You pretty pretty girl,” followed by a love emoji.
The sweet comment has caught the eye of social media users, who can’t help but gush over the lovely couple.
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa addressed a climate change conference hosted by the Supreme Court on June 8, calling for adopting environment-friendly measures and a healthy lifestyle to cope with climate change.
“[Justice] Mansoor Ali Shah talked about hybrid vehicles here, but we must walk. Bicycles can be provided to all judges if they want,” said the CJP.
Justice Isa pointed out the lack of a solid mechanism to dispose of plastic products worldwide.
“We failed to understand nature and we need to rebuild the values for environmental protection from our homes. The natural environment can be saved from further destruction by avoiding wastage of resources,” said CJP Isa.
