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Saudi Arabia unveils identity and theme for 95th National Day: ‘Pride in Our Nature’ | World News

The official branding includes a detailed guide with approved colors, fonts, slogans, patterns, and templates to ensure consistent use/ Image: GEA Saudi Arabia TL;DR Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day will be celebrated on September 23, 2025. The theme is “Our Pride is in Our Nature”, highlighting national values. A new visual identity includes six cultural […]

‘Here am I. Send me’: How Trump administration is using the Bible to justify deportations | World News

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem walks to board her plane as she departs the New Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Quito, Ecuador. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool) The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing intense criticism for a series of promotional videos that quote Bible verses to frame immigration […]

Pamela Anderson says there is no feud with Meghan Markle over cooking shows

Pamela Anderson is not worried about claims that Meghan Markle copied her new food series. The former Baywatch star spoke about the issue on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. When Cohen asked her to rate, on a scale of one to ten, how much Markle’s With Love, Meghan looked like her own Pamela’s […]

EU-US trade talks: European bloc halts tariff retaliation after Trump deal; pause expected to last six months

US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (Photo: AP) In a major step towards easing trade tensions, the European Union announced on Tuesday that it will suspend its planned retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth 93 billion euros ($107 billion).The move follows a deal struck last month between US President […]

Dubai Crown Prince reviews family support initiative led by Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, wife of UAE Vice President | World News

The initiative has boosted Emirati marriage rates significantly, with over 700 weddings held and a 218% increase in participation/Image: WAM Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has reviewed the progress of the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme, a wide-ranging initiative designed to empower Emirati families through financial, social, […]

Expats barred from more jobs in Oman: Systems analysts, engineers, and managers now restricted | World News

Oman has expanded its list of professions prohibited for non-Omani workers/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman has expanded its list of professions prohibited for non-Omani workers, now including engineers, IT roles, quality control, and several technical and supervisory positions. The restrictions take effect immediately for many jobs and will be phased in for others between January 2025 […]

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia’s airspace sets new record with over 140,000 flights | World News

Saudi Arabia set historic records for air traffic during the Hajj 1446 AH (2025) season/Image: File TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s airspace recorded over 140,000 domestic and international air movements during Hajj 1446 AH (2025), an 8% increase from last year. Key operational milestones included a single-day record of 2,338 air traffic movements and 74,902 arrivals in […]

Black rain alert issued twice in 6 hrs: Heavy rains batter Hong Kong; flights delayed, public services hit | World News

Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Heavy rains batter Hong Kong (Source: AP) Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm signal for the second time in six hours on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, […]

Who is Putin’s secret daughter? Meet Elizaveta Krivonogikh who reportedly accused Russian President of destroying her life and killing millions | World News

Elizaveta Krivonogikh, a 22-year-old art graduate living in Paris, has reignited speculation about her rumored parentage by sharing cryptic but emotionally charged posts that appear to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin. Widely believed to be his secret daughter, Elizaveta accused an unnamed man of “destroying her life” and being responsible for the deaths of millions. […]

Oman’s electricity output jumps a record 12.6% in 2025 as demand hits an all-time high | World News

Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6%/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6% to 18,948.9 GWh by end-May 2025, up from 16,829.3 GWh a year ago, with notable growth in various governorates. Net electricity generation, used for actual consumption, grew by 13.1% year-on-year, but water production dropped 0.9% to about 206.6 million […]