Ranger fired for hanging transgender pride flag on El Capitan A ranger at Yosemite National Park has been dismissed after helping drape a giant transgender pride flag across El Capitan, sparking a wider crackdown on protests at the California landmark.Shannon “SJ” Joslin, a 35-year-old ranger and biologist who studies bats, confirmed they were terminated last […]
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard patrol along the National Mall, in Washington. (Picture credit: AP) National Guard members patrolling the US capital as part of President Donald Trump’s policing plan may soon be carrying weapons, a Guard spokesperson confirmed on Sunday.Army Senior Master Sgt Craig Clapper was quoted by NPR as saying […]
Image: Instagram@/dishakpansuriya A 17-year-old American teen’s rendition of the Indian national anthem has brought joy to many on social media. The video, which is now going viral on social media showcases the teen singing the anthem with great enthusiasm. “You feel proud when a 17-year-old American sings Indian national anthem,” read the text over the […]
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he’s placing the Washington, DC, police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard, reports news agency AP.“This is Liberation Day in DC, and we’re going to take our capital back,” the MAGA chief said at a White House press conference.Trump is weighing the deployment of up […]
The SMSE Programme, launching in September 2025, is the National Space Academy’s fourth cohort since its founding in early 2023/ Image: National Space Academy The UAE Space Agency’s National Space Academy has partnered with EDGE Group to launch a new ten-week programme aimed at training Emirati professionals in satellite engineering and space mission design, the […]
The SMSE Programme, launching in September 2025, is the National Space Academy’s fourth cohort since its founding in early 2023/ Image: National Space Academy The UAE Space Agency’s National Space Academy has partnered with EDGE Group to launch a new ten-week programme aimed at training Emirati professionals in satellite engineering and space mission design, the […]
US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced that the state and justice department are offering a $50 million reward for information that would leads to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.The US Justice and State Departments allege that Maduro is involved in supporting drug cartels and violent street gangs, while leading a regime […]
Kuwait launched the Visit Kuwait platform in August 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait launched the Visit Kuwait platform in August 2025 as a unified national digital portal to promote tourism, cultural heritage, and travel convenience as part of its Vision 2035 strategy. The initiative integrates services like an upgraded e-Visa system, event listings, site recommendations, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
