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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shibani Bedi's father passes away; Bollywood stars Bhumi Pednekar and Arjun Kapoor pay tribute
Content creator and actor Shibani Bedi is grieving the loss of her father, Arvind Bedi . In a heartfelt post on Sunday, she shared how deeply sad she feels and said that living without him was her biggest fear. She also posted old photos and talked about how hard the past week has been for her. Shibani described the moment she scattered her father's ashes as very emotional, saying she felt like she was 'drowning in her own tears.' She shared that the last eight days have brought her a deep and intense sadness unlike anything she had felt before. Shibani penned, 'Dear Dad, Meeting you in the ICU after your heart flatlined is a jolt and a wound so raw and gaping, it might take me an entire lifetime, if not more, to get over. Your face was still warm. I kissed your forehead, and while I know you were never fond of me touching your hair, I ran my fingers through it and smelled it one last time so that I could seal that memory because I fear that time's brutal hand will have me forget how you felt." 'I didn't let them take your comb, your glasses, and your hat to the crematorium, even though I was told you'd like that. I hope you're okay with it. I need to hold on to them for a while. I think I need to hold on to objects from your life that still carry your physical essence, she added". Bollywood Offers Support Several Bollywood stars reached out to Shibani with heartfelt messages in the comments. Bhumi Pednekar showed her support by writing, 'Sending you tons of love, Shibani." Arjun Kapoor also shared a comforting note, saying, 'I hope you heal day by day and little by little, whatever capacity you have. Much love to you, Shibani." Kushal Tandon commented, 'So sorry, strength and love. May your soul rest in peace, and I wish you peace and strength to heal." Gauahar Khan wrote, 'I'm so sorry, darling. I know this pain and can feel each word! May God give you strength." Shibani Bedi's Career Highlight Shibani Bedi gained recognition for her role in the film 'Thank You For Coming,' directed by Karan Boolani. The movie featured an ensemble cast including Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill , Dolly Singh, and Kusha Kapila. Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila and Shibani Bedi promote Thank You For Coming Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Arab News
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Syria's foreign minister met State Dept officials in New York, sources say
WASHINGTON: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani met with senior US State Department officials on Tuesday in New York, two sources familiar with the matter said, as Damascus seeks a clear road map from Washington on how to secure permanent sanctions relief. Shibani has been in the United States for meetings at the United Nations, where he raised the three-star flag of Syria's uprising as the official Syrian flag 14 years after the country's civil war erupted. Syria's long-time oppressive ruler, Bashar Assad, was ousted by a lightning rebel offensive in December. Tuesday's meeting was the first between US officials and Shibani to take place on US territory and comes after Syria responded earlier this month to a list of conditions set by Washington for possible partial sanctions relief. It was not immediately clear who Shibani met with from the State Department, although one of the sources earlier said he was expected to meet with a group of US officials including Dorothy Shea, acting US ambassador to the United Nations. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that 'some representatives of the Syrian interim authorities' were in New York for the UN meetings, but declined to say whether any meetings with American officials were planned. 'We continue to assess our Syria policy cautiously and will judge the interim authorities by their actions. We are not normalizing diplomatic relations with Syria at this time, and I can preview nothing for you regarding any meetings,' she said. Damascus is keen to hear a realistic path forward from the United States for permanent sanctions relief while conveying a realistic timeline to deliver on Washington's demands for the lifting of the sanctions, one of the sources said. The United States last month handed Syria a list of eight conditions it wants Damascus to fulfill, including destroying any remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and ensuring foreigners are not given senior governing roles. Reuters was first to report that Natasha Francheschi, deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, handed the list of conditions to Shibani at an in-person meeting on the sidelines of a Syria donor conference in Brussels on March 18. Syria is in desperate need of sanctions relief to kickstart an economy collapsed by years of war, during which the United States, Britain and Europe imposed tough sanctions in a bid to put pressure on Assad. In January, the US issued a six-month exemption for some sanctions to encourage humanitarian aid, but this has had limited effect. In exchange for fulfilling all the US demands, Washington would extend that suspension for two years and possibly issue another exemption, sources told Reuters in March. In its response to US demands, Syria pledges to set up a liaison office at the foreign ministry to find missing US journalist Austin Tice and detail its work to tackle chemical weapons stockpiles, including closer ties with a global arms watchdog. But it had less to say on other key demands, including removing foreign fighters and granting the US permission for counterterrorism strikes, according to the letter.
Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Syria's foreign minister met State Dept officials in New York, sources say
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani attends a Security Council meeting about the situation in Syria at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, U.S., April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo WASHINGTON - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met with senior U.S. State Department officials on Tuesday in New York, two sources familiar with the matter said, as Damascus seeks a clear road map from Washington on how to secure permanent sanctions relief. Shibani has been in the United States for meetings at the United Nations, where he raised the three-star flag of Syria's uprising as the official Syrian flag 14 years after the country's civil war erupted. Syria's long-time oppressive ruler, Bashar al-Assad, was ousted by a lightning rebel offensive in December. Tuesday's meeting was the first between U.S. officials and Shibani to take place on U.S. territory and comes after Syria responded earlier this month to a list of conditions set by Washington for possible partial sanctions relief. It was not immediately clear who Shibani met with from the State Department, although one of the sources earlier said he was expected to meet with a group of U.S. officials including Dorothy Shea, acting U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that "some representatives of the Syrian interim authorities" were in New York for the U.N. meetings, but declined to say whether any meetings with American officials were planned. "We continue to assess our Syria policy cautiously and will judge the interim authorities by their actions. We are not normalizing diplomatic relations with Syria at this time, and I can preview nothing for you regarding any meetings," she said. Damascus is keen to hear a realistic path forward from the United States for permanent sanctions relief while conveying a realistic timeline to deliver on Washington's demands for the lifting of the sanctions, one of the sources said. The United States last month handed Syria a list of eight conditions it wants Damascus to fulfill, including destroying any remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and ensuring foreigners are not given senior governing roles. Reuters was first to report that Natasha Francheschi, deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, handed the list of conditions to Shibani at an in-person meeting on the sidelines of a Syria donor conference in Brussels on March 18. Syria is in desperate need of sanctions relief to kickstart an economy collapsed by years of war, during which the United States, Britain and Europe imposed tough sanctions in a bid to put pressure on Assad. In January, the U.S. issued a six-month exemption for some sanctions to encourage humanitarian aid, but this has had limited effect. In exchange for fulfilling all the U.S. demands, Washington would extend that suspension for two years and possibly issue another exemption, sources told Reuters in March. In its response to U.S. demands, Syria pledges to set up a liaison office at the foreign ministry to find missing U.S. journalist Austin Tice and detail its work to tackle chemical weapons stockpiles, including closer ties with a global arms watchdog. But it had less to say on other key demands, including removing foreign fighters and granting the U.S. permission for counterterrorism strikes, according to the letter. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Syria's foreign minister expected to meet with State Dept officials in New York, sources say
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani attends a Security Council meeting about the situation in Syria at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, U.S., April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo Syria's foreign minister expected to meet with State Dept officials in New York, sources say WASHINGTON - Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is set to meet with senior U.S. State Department officials later on Tuesday in New York, two sources familiar with the matter said, and plead with Washington to provide a clear roadmap for permanent sanctions relief for Syria. Shibani has been in the United States for meetings at the United Nations, where he raised the three-star flag of Syria's uprising as the official Syrian flag 14 years after the war erupted. The meeting is the first between U.S. officials and Shibani that is taking place on U.S. territory and comes after Syria responded earlier this month to a list of conditions set by Washington for possible partial sanctions relief. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that "some representatives of the Syrian interim authorities" were in New York for the U.N. meetings but declined to say whether any meetings with American officials were planned. "We continue to assess our Syria policy cautiously and will judge the interim authorities by their actions. We are not normalizing diplomatic relations with Syria at this time, and I can preview nothing for you regarding any meetings," she said. Damascus is keen to hear a realistic path forward from the United States for permanent sanctions relief while conveying a realistic timeline to deliver on Washington's demands for the lifting of the sanctions, one of the sources said. The United States last month handed Syria a list of eight conditions it wants Damascus to fulfill, including destroying any remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and ensuring foreigners are not given senior governing roles. Reuters was first to report that Natasha Francheschi, deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, handed the list of conditions to Shibani at an in-person meeting on the sidelines of a Syria donor conference in Brussels on March 18. Syria is in desperate need of sanctions relief to kickstart an economy collapsed by years of war, during which the United States, Britain and Europe imposed tough sanctions in a bid to put pressure on former president Bashar al-Assad. In January, the U.S. issued a six-month exemption for some sanctions to encourage aid, but this has had limited effect. In exchange for fulfilling all the U.S. demands, Washington would extend that suspension for two years and possibly issue another exemption, sources told Reuters in March. In its response to U.S. demands, Syria pledges to set up a liaison office at the foreign ministry to find missing U.S. journalist Austin Tice and details its work to tackle chemical weapons stockpiles, including closer ties with a global arms watchdog. But it had less to say on other key demands, including removing foreign fighters and granting the U.S. permission for counterterrorism strikes, according to the letter. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Syria's foreign minister expected to meet with State Dept officials in New York, sources say
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani attends a Security Council meeting about the situation in Syria at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, U.S., April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is set to meet with senior U.S. State Department officials later on Tuesday in New York, two sources familiar with the matter said, and plead with Washington to provide a clear roadmap for permanent sanctions relief for Syria. Shibani has been in the United States for meetings at the United Nations, where he raised the three-star flag of Syria's uprising as the official Syrian flag 14 years after the war erupted. The meeting is the first between U.S. officials and Shibani that is taking place on U.S. territory and comes after Syria responded earlier this month to a list of conditions set by Washington for possible partial sanctions relief. The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The United States last month handed Syria a list of eight conditions it wants Damascus to fulfill, including destroying any remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and ensuring foreigners are not given senior governing roles. Reuters was first to report that Natasha Francheschi, deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, handed the list of conditions to Shibani at an in-person meeting on the sidelines of a Syria donor conference in Brussels on March 18. Syria is in desperate need of sanctions relief to kickstart an economy collapsed by 14 years of war, during which the United States, Britain and Europe imposed tough sanctions in a bid to put pressure on former president Bashar al-Assad. In January, the U.S. issued a six-month exemption for some sanctions to encourage aid, but this has had limited effect. Damascus is keen to hear a realistic timeline from the United States for permanent sanctions relief, one of the sources said. (Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Additional reporting by Michelle Nichols in United Nations and Maya Gebeilly in Beirut; Editing by Daniel Wallis)
