US Army raises enlistment age from 35 to 42, opens doors for older recruits in major recruitment push

In a significant overhaul aimed at boosting enlistment, the US Army has increased its maximum recruitment age from 35 to 42, widening the pool of eligible candidates and aligning itself with other military branches.The revised policy applies across the Regular Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve. According to the officials, the move is part […]

Strait Of Hormuz Tensions: Strait of Hormuz on edge as Saudi Arabia opens King Fahd Air Base to US forces amid Iran tensions | World News

Saudi Arabia agreed to open King Fahd Air Base in Taif to American forces / Image: file Saudi Arabia has granted the United States access to its King Fahd Air Base as tensions with Iran intensify, signaling a new phase of military alignment in the Gulf. The development follows warnings from maritime authorities that the […]

Dubai’s green corridor with Oman goes live: UAE opens new route for faster sea and air cargo shipments

Dubai–Oman Green Corridor Launched: A Game-Changer for Global Trade In a move that could redefine logistics across the Gulf, Dubai has unveiled a “green corridor” with Oman for sea-air cargo shipments, promising faster, more efficient and streamlined trade between Asia, the Middle East and beyond. At a time when global supply chains are under pressure […]

Old Dominion University shooting: Gunman opens fire inside campus building, two critically injured | World News

A gunman opened fire inside a building at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on Thursday morning, critically injuring two people before the suspect was killed, according to university officials. The shooting occurred inside Constant Hall on the university’s main campus, triggering an active-shooter alert and a temporary campus lockdown as police and emergency responders […]

UAE opens ‘safe air corridors’ amid US-Israel war on Iran: Airlines allowed 48 flights per hour as Middle East tensions escalate

Middle East travel crisis: UAE activates emergency air routes for 48 flights an hour amid Iran-US-Israel war In a decisive move to stabilise regional aviation amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates has opened “safe air corridors” allowing airlines to operate up to 48 flights per hour, according to Economy […]

Hajj 2026 Registration Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia opens domestic Hajj 2026 registration: Eligibility, dates and steps you need to know | World News

Domestic pilgrims can now register for Hajj 2026 via Nusuk Platform / Image: file Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially opened registration for citizens and residents inside the Kingdom who want to perform Hajj 1447 AH (2026). Registration began on 6 Ramadan 1447 AH through the Nusuk Hajj platform, accessible via both […]

Ramadan 2026: Registration opens for I’tikaf at Makkah and Madinah mosques, here’s how to apply | World News

Registration for Ramadan 2026 i’tikaf in Makkah and Madinah opened on 3 Ramadan/Image: SPA Worshippers planning to observe i’tikaf in the final stretch of Ramadan can now apply, as authorities have opened registration for the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the […]