Author: Staff Reporter

Sports

SAFF launches FIFA host campaign

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Under the theme “Growing Together,” the Saudi Arabian Football Federation officially submitted its candidacy to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034 on Friday. Prior to the SAFF submitting an official letter of intent and declaration to FIFA, the Kingdom announced in October of last year that it intended to bid to host the tournament. When the Kingdom emerged as the sole participant and tournament host, the campaign was officially launched. The federation has released a short film that highlights the fervor, energy, and diversity of football in the Kingdom, along with a bid logo and website as part of their official bid.

Fashion & Style

Elie Saab unveils at Paris Fashion Week

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on March 02, 2024 shows models presenting creations by Elie Saab for the Women Ready-to-wear Fall-Winter 2024/2025 collection as part of the Paris Fashion Week, in Paris on March 2, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)
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Elie Saab, a Lebanese designer, debuted his Fall/Winter 2024–25 ready-to-wear collection on Saturday at Paris Fashion Week, with a palette of deeper hues appropriate for the winter season. The design brand said on Instagram that “the Elie Saab ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2024–25 collection is a never-ending song where the melodies of Graceland resound beyond Elvis (Presley).” Besides gowns, the designer also offered a variety of chic tailored separates, with a glittering coat with razor-sharp lapels contrasting well against the […]

Bangladesh

Modi expresses grief over Bailey Road fire incident

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his profound shock at the number of deaths brought about by the fire at Bailey Road in Dhaka, which has already claimed 46 lives. In a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Modi sent his deepest sympathies for the lives lost in the Dhaka fire at the Green Cozy Cottage Shopping Mall. In the letter dated 1 March, the Indian Prime Minister further affirmed that his country stands with Bangladesh in this hour of grief, […]