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Yogita LimayeSouth Asia and Afghanistan correspondentAakriti Thapar / BBCWhen Shahnaz went into labour, her husband Abdul called a taxi to take them to the only medical facility accessible to them.”She was in a lot pain,” he says.A 20-minute drive away, the clinic was in Shesh Pol village in Afghanistan’s north-eastern Badakhshan province. It was where their two older children were born.Abdul sat next to Shahnaz comforting her as they drove over gravel tracks to reach help.”But when we reached the clinic, we saw that it was closed. I didn’t know it had shut down,” he said, his face crumpling with…
Home Daily News Does Trump have power to unilaterally impose… U.S. Supreme Court Does Trump have power to unilaterally impose tariffs? Supreme Court will decide By Debra Cassens Weiss September 10, 2025, 10:49 am CDT The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to decide whether President Donald Trump may use emergency powers granted in a 1977 law to impose tariffs without congressional authorization. (Photo from Shutterstock) The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to decide whether President Donald Trump may use emergency powers granted in a 1977 law to impose tariffs without congressional authorization. The high court granted cert in…
Dinner drinks and dancing all come together at Amelia in Downtown Dubai where the evening always takes flightInspired by aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart this glamorous lounge dining destination blends fine dining with striking interiors and a lively nightlife vibe. With sweeping views of the Burj Khalifa and a menu that combines Japanese precision with bold Peruvian flavours Amelia delivers an experience that feels every bit as iconic as its namesakeThe SpotLocated in the heart of Downtown Dubai, Amelia is no ordinary restaurant. Named after aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, this glamorous lounge-dining concept marries fine dining with theatrical interiors. Step inside…
The king of South Africa’s large Zulu community has challenged a professor and cultural expert to a stick fight, saying he had been insulted, along with the entire Zulu nation.King Misuzulu kaZwelithini issued the challenge to Prof Musa Xulu in front of thousands of people who had gathered at his newly built royal palace for the annual Reed Dance.”We are angry and we will do anything to protect and preserve our cultures,” he said, according to the Timeslive news site.Prof Xulu told the BBC he took the king’s personal challenge as a joke, however he said he was worried for…
Home Daily News LGBTQ rights lawyer faces federal indictment… Criminal Justice LGBTQ rights lawyer faces federal indictment for testimony in ‘judge shopping’ probe By Debra Cassens Weiss September 11, 2025, 12:15 pm CDT A lawyer working for an advocacy organization for the LGBTQ+ community is facing a federal indictment alleging that he made false statements while testifying in an inquiry into “judge shopping.” (Image from Shutterstock) A lawyer working for an advocacy organization for the LGBTQ+ community is facing a federal indictment alleging that he made false statements while testifying in an inquiry into “judge shopping.” Lambda Legal lawyer Carl…
We are so excited to make Global Village a part of our plans again, and thankfully we don’t have to wait too longOne of Dubai’s top outdoor attraction Global Village is reopening on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. And this seasons is set to be bigger and better than ever before because the popular attraction is celebrating its 30th anniversary.That’s right, for those of us who have been in Dubai for decades, it will be a wonderful surprise to know that this popular attraction is turning 30 – a historic milestone year.The closing date is set for Sunday, May 10, 2026…
A large fire broke out in two buildings in the Tondo district of Philippines capital, Manila on Saturday night, affecting around 700 families, according to local media reports.Footage of the scale of the fire was shared by the Manila Public Information Office, which said that the fire had been brought under control. Three people are said to have been injured. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Source link
Home Daily News Suspended lawyer accused of citing hallucinated… Ethics Suspended lawyer accused of citing hallucinated case in bid to reinstate law license By Debra Cassens Weiss September 12, 2025, 9:27 am CDT The national flag flies in front of the Iowa Supreme Court building in June 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Scott McFetridge/The Associated press) A suspended Iowa lawyer cited at least one hallucinated case likely generated by artificial intelligence in his bid to return to law practice, according to a motion filed by the Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board. Court filings by suspended Des Moines…
From the quiet laps of a Moroccan swimming pool to the soaring terraces of Dubai’s skyline, Boubker Benjelloun has always imagined spaces that inspireAn architect and real estate developer with projects spanning the Middle East, Europe, the USA, India, and Morocco, Boubker Benjelloun blends technical precision with a deep sense of humanity. His work, from the spiraling COMO Residences on The Palm to Morocco’s sleek Solara tower, reflects a vision that connects cultures, climates, and people—turning imagination into iconic skylines.Visionary designs across the globeDubai’s skyline is a gallery of ambition, but few buildings command the kind of attention that Boubker…
Nardine Saad andMax MatzaWatch: Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika makes first public statement since deadly shootingCharlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, has given a tearful address in which she thanked first responders for trying to save her husband’s life after he was fatally shot on a Utah university campus.Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing activist, was shot dead on Wednesday during an open-air speaking event in Orem. His suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was arrested on Thursday night after surrendering to police.In her remarks, Mrs Kirk pledged: “My husband’s voice will remain.”Turning Point USA, the organisation Kirk co-founded, has announced a memorial will take place on…