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‘Terrorist crimes’: Saudi Arabia executes 17 people in 3 days in drug-related cases; death penalty surge draws global scrutiny

Saudi Arabia authorities executed two people on Monday for “terrorist crimes,” bringing the total number of executions to 17 over three days. The latest deaths follow the execution of 15 other individuals- mostly foreign nationals- on Saturday and Sunday for drug offenses, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency, cited by CBS News.Thirteen of those […]

Watch: Fire erupts on New York City train, smoke and flames billow to ceiling; 9 hospitalised

Panic broke out on Monday when a fire erupted beneath a New York City area commuter train.Video taken by panicked passengers showed flames leaping from the tracks and thick smoke filling one of the carriages, prompting a rapid evacuation.The blaze broke out at around 6:15 am on an eastbound Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) train at […]

UAE: Why Dubai landlords are paying the price for partitioned homes and now turning away bachelors | World News

Landlords in Dubai are spending thousands repairing damage caused by illegal partitions and now prefer renting to families over bachelors/ Representative Image After a sweeping enforcement drive by Dubai authorities against illegal room partitions in residential units, many landlords are now dealing with severe property damage, costly repairs, and a shift in rental strategies. As […]

LA shooting: Two killed, six injured in downtown shooting; suspect arrested, motive unknown

Two people died and six others were injured after a shooting early Monday in downtown Los Angeles.The violence broke out during an after-party for a music festival held Sunday in a warehouse district. According to Officer Norma Eisenman, an armed person was seen entering the building during the event.Police first responded around 11 pm to […]

Viral video: Small plane crashes into ocean near Oak Island Pier; onlookers from nearby beach watch in shock

A small aircraft crashed into the ocean near Oak Island Pier at approximately 7:30 pm on Saturday.Local authorities confirmed the sole occupant, the pilot, received treatment for minor injuries after being brought ashore. The aircraft was subsequently retrieved from the water.WECT received footage from a witness fishing on the pier, who recorded the incident. Her […]

Tragedy in Switzerland: Saudi national drowns in lake Geneva, body to be returned home | World News

The Saudi consulate is working closely with Swiss authorities to complete all necessary procedures for repatriating the deceased’s body/ Image: Lake Geneva Swimming Association A Saudi citizen has died after drowning in Lake Geneva, Switzerland, the Saudi Consulate General in Geneva confirmed on Sunday. The consulate issued an official statement saying it is closely coordinating […]

‘Nothing goes to waste’: Denmark zoo asks people to donate their pets to feed its predators; assures animals will be ‘gently euthanized’

If you have a pet you can no longer keep, one zoo in Denmark is offering an unusual option.Aalborg Zoo is asking the public to donate small pets — not for rehoming, but to be used as food for its captive predators.Aalborg Zoo, located in northern Denmark, said in a Facebook post that the move […]

Japan’s oldest living person Shigeko Kagawa becomes 114-year-old longevity icon after Miyoko Hiroyasu death | World News

Japan, a country known for its incredible life expectancy and vibrant elderly community, has celebrated yet another milestone in longevity. Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician from Nara Prefecture, has officially been recognised as Japan’s oldest living person, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.This honour comes after the passing of Miyoko Hiroyasu, […]

Warning: UAE Cybersecurity Council warns against unverified mobile apps amid rising cyber threats |

UAE cybersecurity body has sounded the alarm on the dangers of unverified applications/Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a nation-wide warning urging residents to avoid downloading unverified mobile applications, emphasizing risks such as malware, financial theft, and data breaches. Citizens are advised to only install apps from official platforms (Apple App Store, […]

Saudi Arabia’s new referral centre to oversee 15 key medical tasks, from airlifts to prisoner releases | World News

Saudi Arabia has established a new Medical Referral Centre under the Ministry of Health/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia has established a new Medical Referral Centre under the Ministry of Health to oversee, regulate, and coordinate all patient referral processes, both within the country and abroad. The centre is tasked with 15 key responsibilities, including managing […]