Author: Mehmenkum

Actor who played Chandler Bing in the beloved sitcom remembered as ‘incredibly gifted’, after reportedly drowning at his Los Angeles home Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit TV sitcom Friends, has died at 54. Perry died in an apparent drowning at his home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, sources including a representative for the actor and law enforcement told NBC News. An official cause of death has yet to be released. Warner Bros Television Group, which produced all 10 seasons of Friends from 1994 until 2004, paid tribute to “our dear friend” and “an incredibly gifted actor”. “The impact of…

Berlin (24/10 – 67) UN Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Nazila Ghanea, visited Tajikistan from April 11 to April 21 to conduct research on issues in this field. The UN expert will assess religious freedom and its interaction with the right to freedom of expression, discuss gender equality, women’s rights, and children’s rights. She stated that the implementation of religious freedom and belief in the country is a cause for concern. Ghanea, the newly appointed UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, called on Tajikistan to adapt and review its laws, policies, and practices regarding religion…

There’s something magical about stepping into a culture so unlike your own, where jungle-shrouded temples evoke island serenity or vibrant bazaars pulsate in the tranquil waves of the Mediterranean Sea. From Turkey’s cultural riches to spiritual awakenings in Thailand, idyllic islands in the Maldives to the enchanting sights and sounds of Abu Dhabi, adventure awaits on far-flung shores. And with a perfectly-matched partnership between British Airways Holidays and Accor, you can explore these dazzling destinations in style. Enjoy a glamorous urban getaway in the heart of the action with Swissotel Hotels, live like royalty in one of Raffles gleaming palaces,…

The counterterrorism expert and author of “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community” explains how religious extremism manifested in Sri Lanka’s deadliest terror attack. On April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday – a coordinated series of bombings ripped through Sri Lanka, targeting churches and luxury hotels. Over 260 people were killed, making it the deadliest terrorist attack ever suffered by Sri Lanka. The attack has continued to resonate in Sri Lankan society and politics, as the public demands to untangle questions of responsibility: Why was the attack not prevented, and what can be done to stop the…

Cairo: A Kuwaiti appeals court has upheld a five-year-jail sentence given earlier to an expatriate posing as a religious healer after he was convicted of sexually assaulting three underage girls during a treatment session, a Kuwaiti newspaper has reported. The court also ordered the expatriate, whose nationality was not given, be deported from Kuwait after serving the term, Al Qabas added. It all started when the father of the three victims sought the defendant’s help in warding off the evil eye. But the girls returned home in tears and told their father that the alleged healer had behaved immorally and…

Budapest (12/8 – 33) Mahmadzohir will theoretically be eligible to run for president in 2027. In Tajikistan, only the president is permitted to enjoy an unfettered public profile. An intriguing exception to this norm is emerging, however, with another figure amassing huge levels of apparent popularity and prominence. This person too is a member of the ruling family. Ismoil Mahmadzohir, who turned 26 last month, is the grandson of President Emomali Rahmon. His mother, Firuza, is one of Rahmon’s seven daughters. He attended the Elite British Prep School Queen Ethelburga’s College and is the CEO of IM Group. Mahmadzohir – a visually…

Pressure is mounting on the UK government to obtain assurances from the United Arab Emirates that Britons who stage protests in Dubai around the COP28 UN climate summit this autumn will not face arrest. British human-rights barristers wrote to foreign secretary James Cleverly this week demanding he seek an undertaking from the Emirati authorities affirming the rights and safety of UK citizens travelling to the UAE to engage in peaceful demonstrations. Campaigners have warned the Gulf state’s restrictions on freedom of expression could curb the ability of activists to stage meaningful protests at the summit and leave them at risk…

Schneider Electric, a provider of digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Ahmed Fateen as the Channel Commercial Vice President serving the UAE, Oman and Bahrain markets. Fateen will be responsible for driving business growth across the three Gulf markets, overseeing Channel commercial strategy, business development, and stronger customer integration. Fateen was previously Vice President of Power Systems covering the Gulf region for Schneider Electric for three and a half years. He is also an expert on sustainable designs for utilities, where he served across different geographies such as Egypt, West Africa, East Africa and the Middle East. Fateen will play a crucial…

Marvel series Ironheart. Now, they are in the spotlight once more after The Hollywood Reporter revealed that conservative Gulf state Kuwait has banned their latest project. Kuwait has form with banning or heavily editing films due to their progressive themes. Most recently, Greta Gerwig’s billion dollar box-office hit Barbie faced a battle over censorship in the region. Talk To Me has seen a smooth release in the rest of the Gulf territories and Kuwait’s ban marks never-before-seen levels of censorship, since it is based entirely around the identity of an actor rather than the content of the film. Terakes plays party host Hayley and their gender identity is…

Official data revealed that the actual spending on the development plan in Kuwait was 665.1 million dinars during fiscal 2022/2023 on about 128 different development projects, reports Al-Anba daily. The data of the annual plan follow-up report for 2022/2023 spanning from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, after the final account, of which Al-Anba obtained a copy, showed that Kuwait’s actual spending on development during the fiscal year 2022/2023 decreased by 29.5%, amounting to 279.3 million dinars, compared to actual spending amounting to 944.4 million dinars during the previous year 2021/2022. In comparison to the annual performance, the ratio…