Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has garnered over 7 million followers within a day of joining Instagram.
She made her debut with a powerful post that highlighted the plight of young women in Afghanistan since the Taliban tookover.
The actress, who is also a a special envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said she aimed to use the platform for sharing the "stories and the voices of those across the globe who are fighting for their basic human rights".
Salsa legend Willie Colón dies at age 75
American salsa legend Willie Colón, the pioneering trombonist, vocalist and composer, died on Saturday at age 75, his family said in a statement.
Shakira brings free concert to Mexico City in March
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform in Mexico City's Zocalo square in a free concert on the night of March 1, the best-selling musician announced together with the city government on Friday.
Channing Tatum draws on real-life parenting for Berlinale drama 'Josephine'
Channing Tatum recalled how he has had conversations with his daughter similar to those depicted in his role as a father in the assault drama "Josephine," which is competing for the Berlin Film Festival's top prize.
'Grey's Anatomy' star Eric Dane dies at 53
Actor Eric Dane, who played the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan on the hit television series "Grey's Anatomy," has died on Thursday aged 53, his family said, less than a year after revealing that he suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Shia LaBeouf arrested in New Orleans for assault, police say
Shia LaBeouf was arrested just after midnight on Tuesday in New Orleans where police said the 39‑year‑old “Transformers” film star assaulted two men in a fight.
The UAE has joined other Arab countries and major regional organisations in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over occupied Arab territories, including the West Bank.
The UAE has continued dispatching humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of its ongoing relief efforts to support the Palestinian people and alleviate their suffering amid challenging humanitarian conditions.
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have cancelled and rescheduled several flights to and from New York and Newark and other US destinations, due to a severe snowstorm expected to impact the area.
