‘We’re here to fight for them’: King Charles backs exiled Afghan women cricketers, sends strong message to Taliban

King Charles meets exiled Afghan women cricketers In a powerful gesture of solidarity, King Charles III welcomed Afghanistan’s exiled women’s cricket team to Clarence House on Wednesday, offering public support to a group of athletes who are no longer permitted to represent their homeland under Taliban rule.The meeting came as the players, most of whom…

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Indian-origin doctor couple donates $500K to US medical school: “To give back in a small way is extremely rewarding”

Dr Rakesh Gupta and Dr Vinita Gupta made a generous donation to the medical school of Methodist University, North Carolina. Dr Rakesh Gupra and Dr Vinita Gupta, an Indian-origin doctor couple and philanthropists, donated $500,000 to the Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine. The university said that $100,000 out of the entire…

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Saudi King approves hosting 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 Asian countries under guest programme | World News

Saudi Arabia’s Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, has approved the hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from across the world under the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit.The initiative, funded at the King’s personal expense and overseen by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call…

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Auckland-based Indian restaurant owner ordered to pay $400,000 for exploiting workers, forcing them to work 90 hours a week

Indian restaurant ordered to pay nearly $400,000 after ‘ruthless’ exploitation of migrant workers An Auckland Indian restaurant and its former owner have been ordered to pay about $400,000 after authorities discovered systematic exploitation of migrant workers, including forcing staff to work up to 90 hours a week while paying them for only a fraction of…

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Scottish govt to introduce bill allowing migrants with temporary UK status to contest council polls | World News

The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported.The bill is expected to be tabled after the Scottish Parliament returns from its summer recess,…

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Liverpool heatwave: 37°C forecast with sunny skies and high humidity

With the high temperatures and significant heat expected today, it is crucial for residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe and comfortable. Liverpool residents are set to experience a predominantly sunny and warm day on Thursday with temperatures reaching a high of 37°C. This significant heatwave prompts crucial advice for staying hydrated and limiting…

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Scientists discover Earth’s oldest known impact crater from 3 billion years ago |

Around three billion years ago, long before animals, forests, or even complex life existed, a large asteroid struck a young Earth. The collision happened at a time when the planet looked very different from today, with early continents still taking shape and geological processes operating in conditions that remain difficult to reconstruct. Much of the…

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Dubai brings back 4-day work week for govt staff this summer; Fridays off for many employees

Dubai brings back 4-day work week Thousands of Dubai government employees will enjoy more flexibility at work this summer, with some eligible for a three-day weekend under the emirate’s renewed “Our Flexible Summer” initiative starting June 29.The programme, launched by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), will run until September 10 and introduces reduced…

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