Nasrallah-style operation: Israel plotted to kill Iran’s President Pezeshkian? Report claims secret plan

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian (Image credits: AP) Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian was slightly injured by an Israeli strike during the 12-day war between Tehran and Jerusalem last month, according to a report by the IRGC-linked Fars News Agency. On June 16, four days into the conflict, Pezeshkian was attending a meeting of Iran’s supreme national […]

‘Series of bad decisions’: Report on Trump assassination attempt out; was Secret Service aware of threat?

Secret Service agents surround Donald Trump moments after the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania Secret Service officials came to know about a threat to Donald Trump’s life days before the Republican leader was targeted in an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The report was […]

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 […]