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Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Gulf Air resumes scheduled flights to the Jordanian Capital Amman and to Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq
Muharraq, Bahrain: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the resumption of its scheduled flights to and from the cities of Amman in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq, starting from Saturday 28 June 2025. The airline added that the rest of its flights to destinations across its network are operating according to schedule. Gulf Air extends its sincere gratitude to its valued customers for their patience and understanding, as the exceptional recent regional developments affected some of its flights. The airline reaffirmed that the safety and well-being of passengers and crew is a top priority for Gulf Air. Passengers can stay updated on flight schedules by downloading the Gulf Air mobile application or visiting Gulf Air's website Gulf Air: A Tradition of Excellence Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been operating since 1950, making it one of the earliest airlines established in the Middle East. The airline operates scheduled flights from its hub at Bahrain International Airport to various destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Far East. Gulf Air is recognized as a "Five-Star Major Airline" by APEX, based on verified traveler reviews, and has been awarded this prestigious status for the year 2025. The airline was also named "World's Most Improved Airline" in 2022 by Skytrax.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brad Pitt's LA mansion broken into and ransacked by burglars who scaled fence while star promotes F1 film in UK
BRAD Pitt's LA mansion has been broken into and ransacked by burglars who scaled the star's fence while he promotes his F1 film in the UK. The Los Angeles Police Department was called to reports of the break in at 10:30pm on Wednesday at the actor's residence in Los Feliz, Los Angeles . 2 Brad Pitt was on his European tour when his home was broken into Credit: Splash 2 Pitt at the premier of his new film in London Credit: Splash The force has since launched an urgent investigation into the burglary which saw thieves steal an "unknown" amount of personal items. The value of the stolen goods is not yet clear. Pitt was not at home at the time of the break, sources told NBC. Police are searching for three suspect who climbed over the fence and broke in through the house's front windows, they added. Read more on Entertainment The homes of Hollywood stars have increasingly become a target for thieves. Earlier this year, Nicole Kidman had her home ransacked, meanwhile Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's Pacific Palisades home was struck in August 2024. Pitt's latest public appearance was at the European premiers of F1 in Leicester Square, London where he stood for photographs alongside Tom Cruise and the film 's cast. In his new flick, he plays veteran driver Sonny Hayes, who comes out of retirement to rescue buddy Ruben Cervantes' ( Most read in Entertainment British F1 ace Sonny is shown as a washed-up 'old man' who has fallen into In an interview with Hollywood podcaster Dax Shepard, Brad recently admitted he was similarly lost after Angelina, 50, filed for She cited irreconcilable differences around the same time as the Brad Pitt secretly invites Hans Zimmer to F1 race as legendary composer starts writing Apex score It was reported that the star had lost his temper when their son One source claimed the actor 'was drunk' and the situation quickly 'escalated'. During the probe, Brad voluntarily completed drug testing. Meanwhile, two of his kids stopped Brad, who was raised in Springfield, But his personal life was in turmoil, and led to him seeking professional help. However, he recently revealed he was rapped for discussing his enthusiasm for Alcoholics Anonymous in a Explaining why he wanted to talk about the closed-door sessions, Brad told Dax's Armchair Expert podcast: 'It was a men's group, it was AA, it was when I was first getting sober. 'I just thought it was incredible, men sharing their experiences, their foibles, their missteps, their wants, their aches and a lot of humour. 'I thought it was a really special experience. 'So I do this interview, and I got admonished by someone from the higher-ups, saying, 'It's anonymous'.'
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Constitution is supreme, all three wings of democracy work under it: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) said the Constitution of India is supreme, and all three wings of our democracy work under the Constitution. While some people say that Parliament is supreme, in his opinion the Constitution is paramount, he said. Justice Gavai, who took oath as the 52nd CJI last month, was speaking at his felicitation in Amravati city of eastern Maharashtra, his hometown. There is always a discussion as to which wing of democracy— the executive, legislature or the judiciary— is supreme, he said. "While many say and believe that Parliament is supreme, according to me, it is the Constitution of India that is supreme. All three wings of the democracy work under the Constitution," he said. Referring to a judgment passed by the Apex court on the foundation of the 'Basic Structure' doctrine, CJI Gavai said Parliament has the power to amend, but it can not alter the basic structure of the Constitution. A judge does not become independent just by passing orders against the government, he further said. "A judge should always remember that we have a duty, and we are custodians of the rights of citizens and constitutional values and principles. We don't just have power, but a duty is cast upon us," he said. A judge should not be guided by what people will say or feel about their judgment, the CJI further said. "We have to think independently. What people will say cannot become a part of our decision-making process," he said. The CJI asserted that he always let his judgments and work speak, and always stood by the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. During his speech, the chief justice cited a few of his judgements. Referring to his judgment against "bulldozer justice", he said the right to shelter is supreme. CJI Gavai also reminisced about his childhood days on this occasion. While he wanted to be an architect, his father wished that he become a lawyer, he said. "My father had wanted to become a lawyer but was unable to become one, as at the time he was arrested for being part of the freedom movement," Mr. Gavai said.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Constitution is supreme, all three wings of democracy work under it: CJI
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Wednesday said the Constitution of India is supreme, and all three wings of our democracy work under the Constitution. While some people say that Parliament is supreme, in his opinion the Constitution is paramount, he said. Justice Gavai, who took oath as the 52nd CJI last month, was speaking at his felicitation in Amravati city of eastern Maharashtra, his hometown. There is always a discussion as to which wing of democracy -- the executive, legislature or the judiciary -- is supreme, he said. "While many say and believe that Parliament is supreme, according to me, it is the Constitution of India that is supreme. All three wings of the democracy work under the Constitution," he said. Referring to a judgment passed by the Apex court on the foundation of the 'Basic Structure' doctrine, CJI Gavai said Parliament has the power to amend, but it can not alter the basic structure of the Constitution. A judge does not become independent just by passing orders against the government, he further said. "A judge should always remember that we have a duty, and we are custodians of the rights of citizens and constitutional values and principles. We don't just have power, but a duty is cast upon us," he said. A judge should not be guided by what people will say or feel about their judgment, the CJI further said. "We have to think independently. What people will say cannot become a part of our decision-making process," he said. The CJI asserted that he always let his judgments and work speak, and always stood by the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. During his speech, the chief justice cited a few of his judgements. Referring to his judgment against "bulldozer justice", he said the right to shelter is supreme. CJI Gavai also reminisced about his childhood days on this occasion. While he wanted to be an architect, his father wished that he become a lawyer, he said. "My father had wanted to become a lawyer but was unable to become one, as at the time he was arrested for being part of the freedom movement," Gavai said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
F1 movie review: Turbo-charged Brad Pitt, crazy realism make this film Formula Fun
F1 movie review Cast: Brad Pitt, Damon Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Kim Bodnia, Sarah Niles, Tobias Menzies, and Callie Cooke Director: Joseph Kosinski Rating: ★★★.5 What makes a perfect film, or rather just a good film? Is it all the things that make it a work of art? Good screenplay, nice pacing, great performances, and technical aspects, that whole gamut. Or is it just how it manages to entertain you, even if it clings to the tropes and templates that purists scoff at? Joseph Kosinski's IMAX-sized adaptation of Drive To Survive (raises sarcasm sign) lies somewhere in between. F1 is a fun film. On the big screen, it is an experience, bringing the best aspects of Top Gun and Rush into one film. But it is also very predictable and templated, following the tropes to the letter. Yet, the overall experience never feels jaded or old. The packaging of this old wine is in a sparkling new bottle. And boy, will that help it sell big! F1 movie review: Brad Pitt plays ageing racer Sonny Hayes in the film. Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) is a washed-out racing driver whose best days are behind him. He raced in Formula One in 1993 as a promising rookie before an accident ended his career. In his 50s now, he lives in a camper van and drives in any series he can find, however small. His life takes a turn when his former F1 teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), meets him. Now the owner of a struggling F1 team - Apex - he wants to hire Sonny as his second driver for the remainder of the season. Ruben believes that Sonny's experience can help his rookie, Joshua Pearce (Damon Idris), do better. The team has never scored points in their F1 history, and Ruben knows that if they don't win one race this season, he will be forced to sell the team. Enter a reluctant Sonny, who brings his world of experience. But he has personal demons to battle, and an antagonistic Joshua to befriend, before they can dream of the chequered flag. F1 has one of the most basic plots ever. The time-tested battle against the odds and the rules, the underdog story. It shows how the weakest team in F1 uses all the resources at their disposal and some street-smart thinking to compete with the Ferraris and the Red Bulls on track. Even before the film begins, you know how it's going to end. But the fun of F1 is not in not being able to predict what is going to happen next. You already know that, sometimes right down to the cheesy line of dialogue that comes up. But the real fun is in the journey, and how Joseph Kosinski presents it. F1 is an experience, marrying top-notch cinematography with some exhilarating racing action. If the filmmaker honed his craft filming fighter jets in Top Gun, he has perfected his love for speed here. There are countless moments in the film that make your jaw drop and elicit audible gasps. That is all a sports film needs to do. In the final moments, even though you know how it must pan out, you wait with bated breath as the drama unfolds. A film that can draw loud cheers in one scene, and can inspire pin-drop silence in another, has clearly connected with the audience. Brad Pitt was born to play Sonny Hayes. His irreverent charm, carefree candour, and swagger make him a cross between James Hunt and Mick Jagger, essentially making Sonny the cliched likeable ass****. Damon Idris deserves credit for playing the cocky rookie with panache too, and Javier Bardem brings his trademark mix of depth and humour as the team boss. But among the rest of the cast, the only standout performer is Sarah Niles, who delivers the film's standout moment in a confrontation with Brad Pitt's Sonny. The roadblocks Much has been said about F1's treatment of its women. There are three impactful female characters in the film. Apart from Sarah Niles (who plays Joshua's mother), the other two are part of the Apex GP team - Kate McKenna, the APXGP technical director (Kerry Condon) and Jodie, an APXGP mechanic (Callie Cooke). It is puzzling that while telling the story of a sport that infamously sidelines women, F1 chooses to portray the woman mechanic as the underconfident, bumbling fool. Sure, she gets a redemption arc, but was it too much to not show the only woman crew member as 'out of place'? Similarly, the film starts out well by showing Kate as a confident woman, the first female technical director in F1, only to have her end up as the 'romantic interest' by the end. Yes, there are more layers to her character, but the choices Kosinski and screenwriter Ehren Kruger make for the women in F1 are baffling. F1 gets one thing right, something many racing teams fail at. That, essentially, all of motor racing is a team sport. It is never about one man rising above the limitations of his car and winning. That may make for a great story, but it is far from realistic. F1 gets that realism on! It involves the intricacies (and often stupidities) of Formula One's rules and regulations, and makes good use of the politics of F1 too. The film is as close to a real Formula One film as we can get, with Verstappen winning, women thirsting after Sainz, and rookies crashing. Of course, an American on the podium immediately tells you this is Hollywood and not real life. The film also makes sure to downplay heroism while not sacrificing any of the drama. There is enough happening that will never happen on an F1 track. But this film makes that believable. The hot-and-cold camaraderie between Sonny and Joshua is pivotal to it all, bringing a very real-world parallel of the teammates-yet-rivals trope. And tropes is something F1 excels at. Is it a podium finish then? For me, Rush remains the gold standard when it comes to racing films. Ford vs Ferrari is a very close second, almost a photo finish, I'd say. F1 never challenges these two films for the top spot on the podium. But it makes a case for itself as the most fun racing film made since Days of Thunder. The wisecracks, the cheesiness, and the stunningly beautiful racing make it an experience unlike any other. F1 was a difficult production. It was shot on real race weekends on real tracks, with many F1 drivers and crew members making cameo appearances. Lewis Hamilton, Toto Wolff, Fernando Alsono, Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz, and Sergio Perez make an appearance. We see real crowds. That brings in realism without ever looking like a gimmick. Countless films have tried this by using real athletes, but it has never quite looked as real. If F1 succeeds with the audience, other makers will likely try to replicate this, perhaps for other sports. But in that regard, at least, F1 is likely to remain the gold standard for some time to come.
