International News – Page 922

41% of Kuwaiti startups are female-led: How women are disrupting e-commerce, fintech and culture | World News

Kuwaiti women are emerging as key innovators in the Gulf’s startup landscape, empowered by policy reform, digital access, and a new culture of economic participation/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Female-led startups now form around 41 percent of the Kuwaiti ecosystem, spearheading industries such as e‑commerce, wellness, and fintech. Government initiatives under Kuwait Vision 2035 and mentorship networks […]

Israel launches Dror-1 satellite: SpaceX Falcon 9 powers mission; digital payload onboard

Dror-1 satellite launched (Image credits: Israel War Room) Israel’s new national communications satellite, Dror-1, was successfully launched into space early Sunday morning from Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch facility in Florida.The Dror-1 satellite, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), weighs 4.5 tons, spans 17.8 meters, and is equipped with the largest transmission and reception antennas ever […]

Is UAE crypto-ready? How you can now buy property and book flights using cryptocurrency | World News

Dubai’s Emirates Airlines and Dubai Land Department partnered with Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for flights and real estate. Dubai is integrating cryptocurrency into flights and real estate transactions. Crypto use is popular in the UAE due to zero taxes and easy global payments. Top developers like DAMAC and Emaar accept Bitcoin and Ethereum for […]

Epstein files row: FBI chief Kash Patel breaks silence amid resignation buzz; addresses ‘conspiracy theories’

FBI Director Kash Patel (AP image) FBI Director Kash Patel on Saturday (local time) dismissed rumours about his possible resignation, calling the speculation false and saying, “It’s an honour to serve the US President.”His comments came amid reports linking his alleged frustration over the Justice Department’s decision to close its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein without […]

Columbia University may agree to $200m settlement; Trump administration demands reforms – Report

Columbia University (File Photo) Columbia University and the Trump administration on Friday are reportedly close to reaching a settlement that could see the university paying around $200 million or more in compensation for alleged civil rights violations. The deal, reported by the New York Times, centres on allegations that Columbia failed to protect Jewish students […]

US seeks clarity from allies on role in potential war over Taiwan | World News

US seeks clarity from allies on role in potential war over Taiwan The Pentagon is urging Japan and Australia to clarify what role they would play if the US and China went to war over Taiwan, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Elbridge Colby, the US under-secretary of defence for policy, has been pushing the […]

Epstein files row: Is MAGA loyalty slipping away from Trump? Steve Banon’s new warning for Republicans

Donald Trump (left), Steve Bannon (AP) A former White House aide of US President Steve Bannon on Friday warned that Republicans could “lose 40 house seats” in next years mid-term elections, over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein case files. “You’re going to lose 10 percent of the MAGA movement. If we lose 10 percent of […]

ICE barred from racial profiling in Los Angeles sweeps

A federal judge in Los Angeles issued a temporary order barring US immigration authorities from stopping people for questioning without cause, the latest fallout from the Trump administration’s controversial crackdown on migrants.A temporary restraining order sought by a group of Southern California residents, workers and advocacy groups was granted Friday by US district judge Maame […]

ADF attack: 66 people killed in Congo; UN spokesperson describes it as ‘bloodbath’

Representative Image (AI-generated) At least 66 people have been killed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by rebels linked to the Islamic State group, local officials said on Saturday.Fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist group with ties to IS, attacked civilians in the Irumu area of Ituri province, which borders Uganda. The […]

Considering US offer to restart nuclear talks, says Iran minister

File photo: Iran’s foreign minister (Picture credit: AP) Iran’s foreign minister said the US is trying to revive nuclear talks with Tehran while stressing that his country is in no hurry to resume negotiations.“The Americans insist on returning to the negotiating table,” Abbas Araghchi said in televised remarks Saturday, adding that Iran has received “multiple […]