Saudi Arabia introduces new rules banning sharia-violating names in public facilities across nation | World News

Saudi Arabia bans Sharia-violating names in public facilities nationwide/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has unveiled a detailed framework governing how public facilities across the Kingdom are named. The regulations, recently approved by the Saudi Cabinet and published in the Umm Al-Qura Gazette, aim to unify naming practices, strengthen administrative oversight, and ensure compliance with Islamic principles. […]

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‘Like giving access to ISIS propaganda’: South Korea lifts ban on North’s state newspaper; public divided over exposure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (IANS) South Koreans can now read North Korea’s main state newspaper without prior government approval, marking a symbolic shift in Seoul’s long-standing restrictions on Pyongyang’s propaganda.For decades, access to the Rodong Sinmun was banned on security grounds. South Korea and the nuclear-armed North remain technically at war, and Seoul […]

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Rajasthan Police Sets Key Priorities for 2026, Focus on Public Safety and Stronger Law Enforcement | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur (Udaipur Kiran): Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar Sharma has outlined the key priorities of the Rajasthan Police for the year 2026, emphasizing a people-centric, technology-driven, and effective policing system aimed at strengthening law and order across the state. Highlighting the roadmap for the coming year, the DGP said that public safety, crime […]

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Dubai New Year 2026: Fireworks, road closures, and public safety guidelines for downtown | World News

Dubai New Year’s Eve 2025 / Image: File Dubai is set to reclaim its crown for the world’s most dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration. The centerpiece, as always, is the Burj Khalifa, where Emaar has planned a record-breaking fusion of pyrotechnics, LED light displays, and synchronized fountain shows. This year, the “Brightest Show on Earth” […]

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Kuwait announces January 1 as public holiday for New Year 2026 | World News

Kuwait announces January 1 as a public holiday, giving government employees a three-day New Year weekend/Representative Image Kuwait’s Civil Service Commission has announced January 1, 2026, as a public holiday, giving government employees a three-day New Year weekend through Saturday, January 3. Official work will resume on Sunday, January 4, allowing residents and officials to […]

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After years of private celebration, Christmas goes public in Saudi Arabia | World News

Christmas in Saudi Arabia moved from private gatherings to mall celebrations under Vision 2030/Representative Image Christmas in Saudi Arabia has quietly transformed over the years. Once a private, low-key celebration confined to expatriate homes, the festival is now gradually appearing in public spaces, from decorated malls to themed events. This shift reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing […]

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“I will not be coming”: Inside the controversy surrounding Caleb Hammer’s Financial Audit invite and Frogan’s public refusal

Frogan and Caleb Hammer (via YouTube/ Caleb Hammer and X/frogan) YouTuber Caleb Hammer and Twitch streamer Morgan “Frogan” were involved in a heated exchange online recently, which quickly turned into a huge talking point among viewers. What began as a charity-related offer/invite to Frogan to appear on Hammer’s Financial Audit turned sour. Frogan was not […]

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UAE announces January 1 as holiday for public sector employees | World News

The UAE announces January 1, 2026, as a public holiday, with January 2 remote work/Representative Image The UAE has announced that Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be a public holiday for federal employees to celebrate New Year’s Day, while Friday, January 2, will be a remote work day for staff whose roles do not require […]

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Bahrain announces public holidays for National Day and Accession Day 2025 | World News

Bahrain will observe public holidays on December 16-17, 2025, for National Day and Accession Day/Representative Image The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to pause its usual government operations next week as it prepares to celebrate two of its most significant annual occasions. Citizens and residents will have the opportunity to honor the nation’s progress and […]

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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: Luigi Mangione’s arrest video made public – what bodycam footage shows

Luigi Mangione body cam footage (Photo credit: AP) Newly released body cam footage has revealed the moment Pennsylvania police confronted murder suspect Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s, a year to the day after his dramatic arrest. The video, submitted in a Manhattan court on Tuesday, shows Altoona Police Officer Joseph Detwiler approaching Mangione, who was […]

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