Erika Kirk, widow of conservative leader and Trump ally Charlie Kirk, addressed a packed Oval Office on Monday during the swearing-in Sergio Gor as the United States’ new ambassador to India.“Charlie loved you,” Erika Kirk told Gor, recalling her late husband’s friendship with him, according to Fox News. “He would have been the first phone […]
Qatar Airways will launch three weekly flights to Hail, increasing daily services to Jeddah and Riyadh/Representative Image Qatar Airways is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with new flights to Hail and additional services to Jeddah and Riyadh, reflecting the airline’s commitment to regional connectivity and growing passenger demand. The expansion, effective January 5, 2026, […]
The UK trialled facial recognition e-gates at Manchester Airport, allowing British travellers to skip passports/Representative Image The United Kingdom has begun trials of a “contactless” border control system, allowing British travellers to re-enter the country without presenting their passports. The technology, which uses facial recognition to verify identity, was tested over three weeks at Manchester […]
Long-duration space missions to the Moon or Mars present one of humanity’s greatest scientific and logistical challenges: how to ensure astronauts receive a sustainable and nutritious food supply without relying on resupply missions from Earth. Traditional storage-based solutions are not viable for journeys spanning years, while cultivating food in microgravity has yet to prove efficient […]
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah outlines Kuwait’s reform vision, emphasising openness, security, and administrative modernisation/Image: X Kuwait now provides one of the world’s fastest entry visas, which can be issued in just five minutes. The move reflects the country’s broader efforts to modernise administrative procedures, strengthen security, and streamline residency and visitor processes. These reforms aim […]
Godofredo “Pepey” Castro. Image via: CNN Former UFC featherweight fighter Godofredo “Pepey” Castro was found dead in a Florida jail at the age of 38. Officials say he was discovered unresponsive in his cell at the Broward Sheriff’s Office main jail in Fort Lauderdale during a routine check in the evening. Emergency responders rushed him […]
King Salman calls on citizens to join Istisqa prayer, uniting the Kingdom in a plea for rain/Representative Image In a call resonant with faith and tradition, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has urged Muslims across Saudi Arabia to perform the Istisqa prayer on Thursday, 13 November. The prayer, deeply rooted in the […]
British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi, who was arrested by US federal immigration authorities, is set to be released and allowed to return to the UK after being held for more than two weeks. On Monday, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said he had opted to accept a US govt offer to leave the country […]
At least 18 people were injured after a mobile lounge struck a dock at Dulles International Airport on Monday, the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority said.The vehicle, also known as a ‘people mover’, was carrying passengers to Concourse D when it approached the building and struck the dock at an angle at around 4:30 pm, AP […]
US President Donald Trump on Monday, once again claimed that India has stopped Russian oil imports and added that they are going to “bring down the tariffs” imposed on New Delhi.When asked about how close a trade deal with India is and whether he is willing to consider lowering the current tariff rate, Trump said, […]
