With zero natural rivers or lakes, Kuwait depends almost entirely on seawater desalination to meet its water needs/Image: Renderhub TL;DR: Kuwait is one of the only countries in the world without a single natural lake or river. The country relies heavily on desalination plants and imports to meet its freshwater needs. Despite geographic limitations, Kuwait […]
Florida health authorities have confirmed four deaths and several illnesses caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria found in warm saltwater, brackish water, and contaminated seafood. Though infections are uncommon, they can rapidly become life-threatening, especially when bacteria enter open wounds or the bloodstream. With rising ocean temperatures and increased flooding due […]
Billionaire Elon Musk shared a cryptic post on Sunday, which read- “No gods or kings, only man.” He captioned the post, “Anyone else think of this yesterday?” The post came just a day after widespread anti-Trump protests across the United States, coinciding with the parade on US president Donald Trump’s birthday and the 250th anniversary […]
In a fresh attack on overseas manufacturing, US President Donald Trump has warned Apple that iPhones not made in the United States could face a 25% tariff, and other smartphone makers like Samsung may not be spared either.Speaking on Truth Social and later to reporters at the White House, Trump said he expects Apple and […]
During his diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, US President Donald Trump raised eyebrows with an unusual question to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS): “How do you sleep at night?”The question was asked during a speech at a royal gathering in Riyadh, where Trump addressed an audience of global business elites. The 78-year-old president, […]
The election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has sparked a renewed debate over the Catholic Church’s approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion. The American-born pontiff, chosen Thursday to succeed Pope Francis, is being scrutinised for past remarks about homosexuality and media influence that resurfaced shortly after his election.In a 2012 address during his tenure […]
A rare letter penned by Colonel Archibald Gracie, one of the Titanic’s most distinguished survivors, has fetched a record £300,000, a fivefold increase on its estimated price, at an auction in Wiltshire, as a new high price for Titanic correspondence was smashed.The letter, dated April 10, 1912, the very day Gracie boarded the Titanic, offers […]
Qatari travelers can now explore Peru visa-free for up to 183 days/ Representative Image TL;DR Starting July 2025, Qatari nationals with ordinary passports can enter Peru without a visa for stays up to 183 days. This change simplifies travel planning for tourism and business, removing previous visa barriers. Peru expects this to boost tourism, strengthen […]
India has officially rolled out a fully digital e-visa facility for Kuwaiti citizens/Representative Image TL;DR: India began offering fully online e-visas to Kuwaiti citizens from July 13, 2025. Tourist e-visas are valid for up to 5 years and cost USD 80, while business, medical, conference, and AYUSH (yoga/wellness) visas range from USD 40–80. The application […]
Despite President Donald Trump’s bold claims that US airstrikes had “completely obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program, a new report reveals that the US president held back from authorizing a far more extensive military campaign that could have severely crippled Iran’s capabilities.The report by NBC News citing a US assessment of the impact of Operation Midnight Hammer […]
