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Nowruz: Everything You Need to Know About the Persian New Year

20Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Global

Nowruz: Everything You Need to Know About the Persian New Year

Nowruz arrives, heralding the Persian New Year. Celebrations commence globally, marking the spring equinox. Families gather, setting Haft-Sin tables and engaging in age-old traditions. Google releases an eye-catching doodle on this auspicious event. Nowruz, meaning "New Day" in Persian, is the traditional Persian New Year celebrated by millions worldwide. This ancient festival marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes renewal, hope, and new beginnings. In 2025, Nowruz will be observed on March 20 at 5:01 a.m. EST (2:31 p.m. IST), aligning with the vernal equinox. Google also celebrated Nowruz by releasing a unique doodle. Guest artist Pendar Yousefi illustrated the Doodle. What Is Nowruz? Nowruz is one of the world's oldest celebrations, dating back over 3,000 years. It has i...

Pakistan Condemns Genocidal War on Gaza, Urges UNSC to Act

19Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Islam, Pakistan

Pakistan Condemns Genocidal War on Gaza, Urges UNSC to Act

Pakistan has demanded a halt to the genocidal war in Gaza and implementation of the 15th January ceasefire agreement. Permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN Munir Akram told the 15-member Security Council in New York that Israel’s aggression, its attacks, and its slaughter of the Palestinians must stop. Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s overnight airstrikes in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of 400 Palestinians. On Tuesday, Pakistan urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to intervene in this genocidal war. Moreover, they must also enforce the January 15 ceasefire agreement to end the ongoing violence. Speaking at an emergency UNSC session, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Munir Akram, called for an immediate end to Israel’s attack...

Stranded US Astronauts Set to Return to Earth on Tuesday: NASA

17Mar

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Global, Sci-Tech

Stranded US Astronauts Set to Return to Earth on Tuesday: NASA

NASA has announced that US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, stranded on the International Space Station, will return to Earth on Tuesday. Their return, aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule, follows a prolonged stay due to Boeing Starliner issues. The splashdown is targeted for Tuesday evening off the Florida coast, weather permitting. Two US astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are finally returning to Earth after spending over nine months on the International Space Station (ISS). NASA confirmed that they will land on Tuesday evening aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule. Wilmore and Williams originally traveled to the ISS in June 2024 on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Their trip was supposed to last just over a week. However, technical issues with the capsule left them u...

Pakistan’s Tallest Man, Naseer Soomro, Passes Away at 55

17Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global, Pakistan

Pakistan’s Tallest Man, Naseer Soomro, Passes Away at 55

Naseer Soomro, recognized as Pakistan's tallest man, died on March 17, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Reports confirm he passed away in his native Shikarpur district, Sindh. Soomro, known for his height of 2.36 meters (7 feet 9 inches), had been suffering from a chronic lung disease. His passing has been met with widespread condolences. Pakistan’s tallest man, Naseer Soomro, has passed away at the age of 55 in Shikarpur after battling lung disease and joint pain for several years. His funeral prayers will be held in his hometown, where he will also be laid to rest. Standing at 7 feet 9 inches, Soomro was recognized globally for his exceptional height. He was among the tallest individuals in the world, making Pakistan known internationally. Over the years, his stature brought him f...

Syrians Mark Revolution Anniversary Openly After 14 Years

16Mar

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Global

Syrians Mark Revolution Anniversary Openly After 14 Years

For the first time in 14 years, Syrians openly celebrated 2011 Revolution in Damascus. On Saturday, people gathered with roses, sang revolutionary songs, and waved national flags. This historic moment followed the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last year. People See Celebration as a Sign of Peace With heavy security in place, civilians in capital waved Syrian flags and chanted slogans. Many described this as a symbol of peace after years of war. "People say these roses symbolize peace," said Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar from Damascus. "For 14 years, helicopters dropped barrel bombs on people. Now, during this time of reconciliation, they are throwing roses instead." Protesters Started the Revolution in 2011 On March 15, 2011, protesters in Deraa, Damascus, and Aleppo demanded d...