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Sajid Sadpara, a Pakistani mountaineer, has achieved a remarkable feat by climbing Mount Annapurna, the world’s 10th-highest mountain, without the aid of supplemental oxygen. Sajid is following in his father’s footsteps, the late Ali Sadpara, who was also a legendary climber. Sajid’s latest accomplishment, which he achieved after two years of his father’s tragic death while attempting to climb K2 in winter, is a testament to his determination and courage. At the age of 19, Sajid had already climbed K2, one of the deadliest peaks in the world. Mount Annapurna, located in Nepal, is infamous for its harsh climbing conditions,…

In Pakistan, Eid is a major religious celebration where people adorn their finest attire, with traditional women’s clothing being the shalwar kameez made of fabrics like silk, chiffon, and cotton. Women often wear intricately embroidered or beaded long scarves, called dupattas, and continuously search for the best Eid clothing ideas to stand out. The month before Eid is dedicated to purchasing and finding everything from clothing to gifts, and on the day of Eid, women use traditional henna body painting to decorate their hands and feet while also wearing jewelry such as bangles, earrings, and necklaces to complete their looks.…

In Singapore, oil prices took a downward turn on Monday, influenced by the strengthening of the US dollar and speculation regarding a potential interest rate hike in May by the US Federal Reserve, which could potentially impede the hopes of economic recovery. At 11:14 a.m. EDT (1514 GMT), Brent crude futures fell by 1.1%, equivalent to 97 cents, at $85.34 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped by 1.3%, equivalent to $1.04, at $81.48 per barrel. Despite recording their fourth consecutive weekly gain last week, which has not happened since mid-2022, the rising interest rates have resulted in…