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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Two peddlers held with drugs worth Rs1.5L
Indore: Khajrana police have arrested two individuals involved in trade of illegal drugs and recovered 12.8 grams of brown sugar worth approximately Rs 1.5 lakh and a motorcycle used in the crime from them. The action is part of a focused drive directed by senior city police officials to control the rising menace of narcotics in Indore. During one such operation, police teams were patrolling and monitoring various spots in Khajrana locality when they spotted two suspicious individuals near RE-2 Road. Upon seeing the police, the duo attempted to flee, but were quickly surrounded and apprehended by the team. Upon questioning, they identified themselves as Saddam (33), a resident of Tanjeem Nagar, and Shahrukh (31), a resident of Roshan Nagar, both from the Khajrana area. A search led to the recovery of 12.8 grams of brown sugar and a motorcycle from them. Both individuals admitted to limited education and working as tile setters. They also confessed that they were addicted to drugs and purchased narcotics at lower prices to resell at higher rates to other addicts to sustain their own habits. A case was registered against them under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act. Police obtained a remand to interrogate the accused further about their sources and possible accomplices.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sky Doc on Flight 149 British Airways Passengers, Crew Held Hostage by Saddam Hussein Gets Trailer
Flight 149: Hostage of War is the title of a new Sky feature documentary that recounts 'one of the most extraordinary – and until recently, officially denied – chapters of the Gulf War,' the Comcast-owned company said on Friday in unveiling a trailer for the original film that will debut in the U.K. and Ireland in June. 'On Aug. 2, 1990, just after Saddam [Hussein]'s forces storm Kuwait, a civilian flight unwittingly touches down in the middle of the warzone,' reads a synopsis for the doc. 'The passengers and crew find themselves trapped, held as hostages by Saddam Hussein, becoming pawns in a rapidly escalating international crisis that will reshape the Middle East.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Charli XCX Pitches "It Girl" 'Final Destination' Film Starring Rachel Sennott, Jenna Ortega: "Just Hot People Getting Killed" Matthew Goode Talks Becoming Netflix's New Leading Man in 'Dept. Q' - And Why He Won't Be in 'Downton Abbey 3' Breaking Down 'Bridgerton's' Most Over-the-Top Wig Creations Calling the doc 'an unflinching exploration of a geopolitical scandal,' Sky also highlighted the stakes. 'For over three decades, the British government denied any prior knowledge of the invasion before the plane's ill-fated landing. Now, new information has come to light to challenge the official narrative, and the surviving hostages are taking the British government and BA [British Airways] to court to seek justice and the truth.' Premiering on June 11 on Sky Documentaries and Sky streaming service Now, Flight 149: Hostage of War promises to combine 'powerful firsthand testimonies from the key players, including the surviving hostages, Kuwaiti resistance fighters, investigative journalist Stephen Davis, and political insiders.' When plans for the doc were first unveiled, Sky highlighted that more than 385 men, women and children were on board of the flight. 'Saddam Hussein broadcasts to the world that the passengers of the plane are now his 'guests' and are not allowed to leave,' it noted back then. 'They are held as human shields in military and chemical plants across Iraq in a rapidly escalating international crisis. Over the next five months, a tense hostage story unfolds with the world watching. It coincides with a pivotal moment in geopolitical history that will change the West's relationship with the Middle East forever. The hostages become pawns caught up with a ruthless dictator, a plane full of spies, a British government cover-up, and unexpected involvement from Richard Branson.' The trailer for the feature doc, produced by Drum Studios, gives a first taste of what to expect in Flight 149: Hostage of War and includes footage of the likes of then-U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher next to then-U.S. President George H. W. Bush, a shot of Saddam Hussein, as well as a range of former hostages. Watch the trailer below. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
First class graduates from American University of Baghdad, once Saddam's palace
AP file photo BAGHDAD: The American University of Baghdad celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students Saturday at a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein. Officials said they hope the graduation will mark the beginning of a new era in higher education in Iraq, rooted in modernity, openness, and international academic standards. The university was inaugurated in 2021 on the site of the al-Faw Palace, built on an island in the middle of an artificial lake by Saddam in the 1990s to mark the retaking of the peninsula of the same name during the war. After the US-led invasion that unseated Saddam in 2003, it was used as a US coalition military headquarters called Camp Victory. It was later developed into an American-style university with a core liberal arts program through funding by influential Iraqi business owner Saadi Saihood. A total of 38 students, 20 male and 18 female, graduated Saturday with degrees in business administration, sciences and humanities at a ceremony attended by political dignitaries as well as families and faculty members. Speaking to the attendees, university President Dr. Michael Mulnix reflected on the university's rocky beginnings. "When I first arrived at the American University of Baghdad in 2018, the campus looked nothing like it does today," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "Years of war and neglect had left the infrastructure in ruins, with many buildings damaged or destroyed. Today, we stand before an exceptional, nonprofit academic institution that ranks among the finest research universities." Today, AUB has a growing network of international partnerships with top universities, he said, including Vanderbilt University, Colorado School of Mines, Lawrence Technological University, Temple University, the University of Exeter, and Sapienza University of Rome. University founder and owner Saihood called the graduation "a symbolic moment that affirms this institution was built to last and to make a real difference." He acknowledged the economic challenges facing graduates, especially the scarcity of government employment, but emphasized that the university has equipped its students with the adaptability and initiative needed to thrive in the private sector or through entrepreneurship. Although Iraq's security situation has improved in recent years after decades of conflict, the country still suffers from brain drain as young people seek opportunities and stability abroad. "The future in Iraq is not easy. All of us graduates have concerns," said Mohammed Baqir from Najaf province, who graduated Saturday with a bachelor's degree in business. "But what sets us apart from other universities is that we've already received job offers through AUB, especially in the private sector. Although my education cost around ten million Iraqi dinars, it was a truly valuable investment." Ten million Iraqi dinars equal about $7,600.
25-05-2025
- Business
First class graduates from American University of Baghdad, once Saddam's palace
BAGHDAD -- The American University of Baghdad celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students Saturday at a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein. Officials said they hope the graduation will mark the beginning of a new era in higher education in Iraq rooted in modernity, openness and international academic standards. The university was inaugurated in 2021 on the site of the al-Faw Palace, built on an island in the middle of an artificial lake by Saddam in the 1990s to mark the retaking of the peninsula of the same name during the war. After the U.S.-led invasion that unseated Saddam in 2003, it was used as a U.S. coalition military headquarters called Camp Victory. It was later developed into an American-style university with a core liberal arts program through funding by influential Iraqi business owner Saadi Saihood. A total of 38 students — 20 male and 18 female — graduated Saturday with degrees in business administration, sciences and humanities at a ceremony attended by political dignitaries as well as families and faculty members. Speaking to the attendees, university President Dr. Michael Mulnix reflected on the university's rocky beginnings. 'When I first arrived at the American University of Baghdad in 2018, the campus looked nothing like it does today," he said. "Years of war and neglect had left the infrastructure in ruins, with many buildings damaged or destroyed. Today, we stand before an exceptional, nonprofit academic institution that ranks among the finest research universities.' Today AUB has a growing network of international partnerships with top universities, he said, including Vanderbilt University, Colorado School of Mines, Lawrence Technological University, Temple University, the University of Exeter, and Sapienza University of Rome. University founder and owner Saihood called the graduation 'a symbolic moment that affirms this institution was built to last and to make a real difference.' He acknowledged the economic challenges facing graduates, especially the scarcity of government employment, but emphasized that the university has equipped its students with the adaptability and initiative needed to thrive in the private sector or through entrepreneurship. Although Iraq's security situation has improved in recent years after decades of conflict, the country still suffers from brain drain as young people seek opportunities and stability abroad. 'The future in Iraq is not easy. All of us graduates have concerns," said Mohammed Baqir from Najaf province, who graduated Saturday with a bachelor's degree in business. "But what sets us apart from other universities is that we've already received job offers through AUB, especially in the private sector. Although my education cost around ten million Iraqi dinars, it was a truly valuable investment.' Ten million Iraqi dinars equals about $7,600.
The Advertiser
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
First university class graduates from Saddam's palace
The American University of Baghdad has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students at a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein. Officials say they hope the graduation will mark the beginning of a new era in higher education in Iraq rooted in modernity, openness and international academic standards. The university was inaugurated in 2021 on the site of the al-Faw Palace, built on an island in the middle of an artificial lake by Saddam in the 1990s to mark the retaking of the peninsula of the same name during the war. After the US-led invasion that unseated Saddam in 2003, it was used as a US coalition military headquarters called Camp Victory. It was later developed into an American-style university with a core liberal arts program through funding by influential Iraqi business owner Saadi Saihood. A total of 38 students — 20 men and 18 women — graduated on Saturday with degrees in business administration, sciences and humanities at a ceremony attended by political dignitaries as well as families and faculty members. Speaking to the attendees, university President Dr. Michael Mulnix reflected on the university's rocky beginnings. "When I first arrived at the American University of Baghdad in 2018, the campus looked nothing like it does today," he said. "Years of war and neglect had left the infrastructure in ruins, with many buildings damaged or destroyed. Today, we stand before an exceptional, nonprofit academic institution that ranks among the finest research universities." University founder and owner Saihood called the graduation "a symbolic moment that affirms this institution was built to last and to make a real difference." He acknowledged the economic challenges facing graduates, especially the scarcity of government employment, but emphasised that the university has equipped its students with the adaptability and initiative needed to thrive in the private sector or through entrepreneurship. The American University of Baghdad has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students at a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein. Officials say they hope the graduation will mark the beginning of a new era in higher education in Iraq rooted in modernity, openness and international academic standards. The university was inaugurated in 2021 on the site of the al-Faw Palace, built on an island in the middle of an artificial lake by Saddam in the 1990s to mark the retaking of the peninsula of the same name during the war. After the US-led invasion that unseated Saddam in 2003, it was used as a US coalition military headquarters called Camp Victory. It was later developed into an American-style university with a core liberal arts program through funding by influential Iraqi business owner Saadi Saihood. A total of 38 students — 20 men and 18 women — graduated on Saturday with degrees in business administration, sciences and humanities at a ceremony attended by political dignitaries as well as families and faculty members. Speaking to the attendees, university President Dr. Michael Mulnix reflected on the university's rocky beginnings. "When I first arrived at the American University of Baghdad in 2018, the campus looked nothing like it does today," he said. "Years of war and neglect had left the infrastructure in ruins, with many buildings damaged or destroyed. Today, we stand before an exceptional, nonprofit academic institution that ranks among the finest research universities." University founder and owner Saihood called the graduation "a symbolic moment that affirms this institution was built to last and to make a real difference." He acknowledged the economic challenges facing graduates, especially the scarcity of government employment, but emphasised that the university has equipped its students with the adaptability and initiative needed to thrive in the private sector or through entrepreneurship. The American University of Baghdad has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students at a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein. Officials say they hope the graduation will mark the beginning of a new era in higher education in Iraq rooted in modernity, openness and international academic standards. The university was inaugurated in 2021 on the site of the al-Faw Palace, built on an island in the middle of an artificial lake by Saddam in the 1990s to mark the retaking of the peninsula of the same name during the war. After the US-led invasion that unseated Saddam in 2003, it was used as a US coalition military headquarters called Camp Victory. It was later developed into an American-style university with a core liberal arts program through funding by influential Iraqi business owner Saadi Saihood. A total of 38 students — 20 men and 18 women — graduated on Saturday with degrees in business administration, sciences and humanities at a ceremony attended by political dignitaries as well as families and faculty members. Speaking to the attendees, university President Dr. Michael Mulnix reflected on the university's rocky beginnings. "When I first arrived at the American University of Baghdad in 2018, the campus looked nothing like it does today," he said. "Years of war and neglect had left the infrastructure in ruins, with many buildings damaged or destroyed. Today, we stand before an exceptional, nonprofit academic institution that ranks among the finest research universities." University founder and owner Saihood called the graduation "a symbolic moment that affirms this institution was built to last and to make a real difference." He acknowledged the economic challenges facing graduates, especially the scarcity of government employment, but emphasised that the university has equipped its students with the adaptability and initiative needed to thrive in the private sector or through entrepreneurship. The American University of Baghdad has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of students at a campus that was once a palace built by Saddam Hussein. Officials say they hope the graduation will mark the beginning of a new era in higher education in Iraq rooted in modernity, openness and international academic standards. The university was inaugurated in 2021 on the site of the al-Faw Palace, built on an island in the middle of an artificial lake by Saddam in the 1990s to mark the retaking of the peninsula of the same name during the war. After the US-led invasion that unseated Saddam in 2003, it was used as a US coalition military headquarters called Camp Victory. It was later developed into an American-style university with a core liberal arts program through funding by influential Iraqi business owner Saadi Saihood. A total of 38 students — 20 men and 18 women — graduated on Saturday with degrees in business administration, sciences and humanities at a ceremony attended by political dignitaries as well as families and faculty members. Speaking to the attendees, university President Dr. Michael Mulnix reflected on the university's rocky beginnings. "When I first arrived at the American University of Baghdad in 2018, the campus looked nothing like it does today," he said. "Years of war and neglect had left the infrastructure in ruins, with many buildings damaged or destroyed. Today, we stand before an exceptional, nonprofit academic institution that ranks among the finest research universities." University founder and owner Saihood called the graduation "a symbolic moment that affirms this institution was built to last and to make a real difference." He acknowledged the economic challenges facing graduates, especially the scarcity of government employment, but emphasised that the university has equipped its students with the adaptability and initiative needed to thrive in the private sector or through entrepreneurship.
