AFP – Cairo, Egypt: Twenty-nine premature babies arrived in Egypt on Monday, Egyptian media said, after they were evacuated from Gaza’s largest hospital which has become a focal point of Israel’s war with Hamas.
The infants were evacuated Sunday from the Al-Shifa hospital, which the World Health Organization has described as a “death zone” as Israel seeks to uncover what it says are Hamas bases in tunnels underneath the facility.
An initial 31 babies were reported evacuated from Al-Shifa to another Gaza clinic and it was not immediately clear why only 29 arrived in Egypt.
Glenn Maxwell guided Australia into the World Cup semi-final with a stunning double century against Afghanistan, even if the physical effects were “horrific”.
Australia were all but beaten at 91-7, chasing 292 for victory in Mumbai on November 7.
But Maxwell snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a remarkable 201 not out, only the third double-hundred in World Cup history.
Who is Glenn Maxwell’s wife?
Vini Raman was born in Australia on March 3, 1993.
Vini’s parents migrated from India to Melbourne. She traces her roots back to South India.
Vini pursued graduated in medical science and is a pharmacist by profession.
Glenn Maxwell and Vini Raman’s love story began when they first met at a Melbourne Stars event in 2013. Their paths crossed in the world of cricket, sparking the beginning of a special connection.
Speculation about their relationship started when Vini posted a picture with Glenn Maxwell in August 2017. The photo, though captionless, hinted at a close connection, and fans began to take notice.
Vini married Glenn Maxwell as per Christian rituals on March 18, 2022, in Australia before tying the knot again in a traditional Tamil wedding on March 27 in Chennai.
Vini and Maxwell welcomed a baby boy on September 15, naming him Logan Maverick Maxwell.
The Australian team won a record-extending sixth cricket World Cup title in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Indian cricket fans are targeting Raman for supporting Australia and celebrating their win.
She posted a public service announcement on her Instagram account, “Can’t believe this needs to be said BUT you can be Indian and also support the country of your birth where you have been raised and more importantly the team your husband + father of your child plays in #nobrainer take a chill pill and direct that outrage towards more important world issues.”
Here are some of the hate comments The Current’s team found on her profile.
Lahore High Court has directed the caretaker Punjab government to implement two days weekly off for all educational institutions till January next year, along with a two-day work-from-home policy for the private sector.
In reply to a plea seeking the court’s intervention in tackling smog in the province, the court released a three-page long order.
In a bid to counter deteriorating quality in Punjab, the caretaker government on Sunday made it mandatory for all citizens to wear a face mask for a week in the smog-hit districts of the province.
Social media users slammed former Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh for the statements he passed about Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty during commentary in the India-Australia World Cup final.
Many Bollywood celebrities were present at the final, played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Shah Rukh Khan, Ayushmann Karan. Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma and KL Rahul’s wife Athiya Shetty were also present.
During the match, Singh, who was in the Hindi commentary box, made a comment about Anushka and Athiya, which did not go down well with the fans.
harbhajan singh in the comm box just said “idk if they’re (anushka and athiya) talking about cricket or films, I don’t think they have much knowledge about cricket”#Worlds2023#INDvsAUSfinalpic.twitter.com/r5GhJ2gnjZ
When Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty were shown on the screen, Harbhajan Singh said, “And I was thinking whether it was about cricket or films because I don’t know how much they would understand about cricket.”
Social media was quick to respond, with some demanding a public apology from Harbhajan.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Monday that he is strictly against political engineering and rigging of elections, adding that his party will oppose this “heinous crime.”
While addressing a two-day general council meeting, Fazlur Rehman said that “rigging of elections is the most heinous crime. We would not allow it even if it is in our favour, adding that his party has differences with state institutions, but it doesn’t want permanent rivalry with them.
“We would continue to speak against wrongs. We know how to protect our mandate, and we will never tolerate rigging at any cost,” the former-ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief said.
Fazal stated this after he was chosen as JUI-F central chief and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri as general secretary for another five-year term.
The upcoming election on February 8 was also on the agenda of a two-day central general council huddle.
Australia won the World Cup title for the sixth time on Sunday, defeating hot favourites India by six wickets. Many Indian celebrities and politicians turned up at Ahmedabad to watch the final. As it became clearer that Australia will walk away with victory, the stadium became quieter.
After the winning runs were scored, Indian players appeared emotional, with captain Rohit Sharma seen leaving the ground in tears, while other Indian players were also seen crying on the field.
A picture of Virat Kohli with his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, has gone viral on social media.
Anushka Sharma was seen consoling Virat Kohli after India lost the game. In a photo shared on X, Anushka was seen hugging a heartbroken Virat after the match.
A video, filmed during the last overs of the match, is also being shared rapidly on social media, showing Anushka and Athiya Shetty looking depressed before the defeat.
The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) of Lahore has become the first government department to distribute eco-friendly electric bikes to its workforce. The first batch will be distributed on Monday.
PHA has taken the step in order to combat air pollution in Lahore which is at an all-time high since a few weeks. 25 e-bikes are to be given to the employees.
The Electric Vehicles Policy of Pakistan 2020-2025 also emphasised on providing incentives to promote local production of e-vehicles, with the ultimate goal of capturing a substantial share of the market.
The PHA has also undertaken a city-wide plantation drive, sowing millions of plants in far-flung as well as central Lahore neighborhoods to increase the green cover of the city. Just last month, it entered into a partnership with a foreign business group to plant a million trees.
The Lahore High Court has already told the government to give bicycles to all government servants so that pollution and deadly smog could be curbed.
Australia defeated India by six wickets in the final of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, winning the title for the sixth time.
Pakistanis started trolling Indian fans and ex-cricketers including Irfan Pathan and Virender Sehwag who trolled the Pakistani team and fans after their elimination from the World Cup.
Former batsman Vinender Sehwaag wrote on social media, “Pakistan Zindbhaag” after the green shirts left the tournament. Ex-bowler Irfan Pathan danced at Pakistan’s defeat to Afghanistan in the World Cup. Last year, Virat Kohli wrote on Instagram, “Well deserved England” after England defeated Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 finals.
Last night Pakistan’s former captain Babar Azam shared an Instagram story saying “Congratulations Australia What a commanding performance in the final.”
Australian opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power his team to a record-extending sixth cricket World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket win over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Chasing a tricky 241 for victory in the final, Australia slipped to 47-3 before the left-handed Head hit his second century of the tournament to steer the team home with seven overs to spare.
Head’s century was the seventh in a World Cup final and the third by an Australian after Ricky Ponting (140 not out v India in 2003) and Adam Gilchrist (149 v Sri Lanka in 2007).
He turned into India’s nemesis for the second time this year after his 163 proved decisive in Australia’s World Test Championship triumph at the Oval in June.
Indian fans couldn’t hold their anger back and instead of questioning their team, threatened Travis Head and his family on his Instagram account.
Here are some of the screenshots taken by The Current’s team. These might trigger some people because they include rape and death threats.
We hope to see a world where no sportsman is threatened because of his performance.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that the party’s political rivals can see that Nawaz Sharif will become the next prime minister.
While talking to journalists, the former Information Minister said that PML-N’s manifesto is to provide relief to the people of the country.
“We have to rise above our personal interests. Our political rivals can also see that Nawaz Sharif will become the next prime minister,” said Marriyum, adding that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s statement about free and fair elections is “encouraging”.
“The country is moving towards transparent elections,” Bilawal said on Sunday.
Marriyum Aurangzeb also showed confidence in Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to ensure transparent elections on February 8.
“We are not worried by any words or taunts; we have to give relief to the people,” said Marriyum during the presser.
