Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has granted Binance in-principle approval to become a crypto-asset service provider in the kingdom. The CBB granted Binance in-principle approval after the company applied for a license. The company hopes to become a centralized, fully regulated cryptocurrency exchange. Binance is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that insulting the Prophet Muhammad is not an expression of artistic freedom. According to him, insults to the prophet violate religious freedom and violate the feelings of people who practice Islam. Putin also condemned postings of photos of Nazis on websites devoted to Russians who perished in World War II, such as the Immortal Regiment website.
A Pakistani-American Adeel Rana has been named the first deputy inspector for the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Adeel Rana was previously the precinct commanding officer. In a tweet, the Pakistan Embassy in the US congratulated Rana on his success. Rana shared a video from the ceremony in which he was elevated to the rank of deputy inspector on Twitter.
The highly venomous snake was found in a shipping package sent from Pakistan to the United Kingdom. Forklift driver discovered the venomous reptile while unloading bricks from a container booked by Manchester Brick Specialist. The driver immediately notified the logistics manager and called the RSPCA, which was able to save the snake.
Three Pakistani super talented actresses have made it to the prestigious TC Candler list of the ‘100 most beautiful faces’ of 2021. The list includes Mahira Khan, Sajal Aly, and Ayeza Khan. List of the most beautiful and handsome people in the world compiled by global celebrities. Candler usually releases a list of nominations, followed by a vote for people’s favorites.
The prestigious National Order of Merit of France has been awarded to a woman of Pakistani origin. The award is for her services to the French society in the area of education and social welfare. Asma Ashraf has been awarded the National Order of Merit, which is the second-highest national order after the Legion of Honour.
Former Israeli military intelligence chief says the country was involved in the American airstrike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. Israel’s role in the operation was the first time it had been publicly acknowledged. He led the Revolutionary Guard’s elite Quds Force and helped Iran’s association with paramilitary groups abroad. The US killed him in a drone strike at Baghdad’s airport in January 2020.
North Korea has prohibited its citizens from laughing or displaying any signs of happiness for 11 days. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Kim Jong-Il’s death, authorities banned relaxed behavior. A ban has been imposed on all leisure activities during the mourning period, including laughing, drinking, and grocery shopping. The restrictions have been around for a long time as well.
New Zealand’s highest honor for civilian bravery was awarded to two Muslims who charged toward the gunman to try to stop his massacre. In the 2019 incident at two Christchurch mosques, 51 people were killed. It appears that both Naeem Rashid and Abdul Aziz played a crucial role in saving others. The gunman shot Dr. Naeem Rashid dead when he tried to tackle him.
Arabic calligraphy, an important tradition in the Arab and Islamic worlds, has been added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list by UNESCO. The nomination was submitted by 16 Muslim-majority countries, led by Saudi Arabia, to the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation. The UN Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation announced this on Twitter.