‘Taught to destroy Japanese militarists’: Ukraine says Russia abducted, sent children to North Korea; rights group points to ‘re-education’ sites

Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman on Thursday accused Russia of transferring some of the thousands of Ukrainian children it has allegedly abducted from occupied territories to North Korea for “re-education.”Dmytro Lubinets, as cited by AFP, did not say how many children were sent to North Korea, a state that has expanded its cooperation with Moscow in […]

‘Heavy debt, rising costs’: UK’s largest pub group to sell around thousand sites; eyes deal worth 1 billion pounds | World News

Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub operator, is reportedly considering selling approximately 1,000 of its most profitable “platinum” pubs for an estimated £1 billion. This move aims to address the company’s substantial £3 billion debt burden. The sale of these separately structured sites would not impact the rest of Stonegate’s extensive estate. Stonegate Group, the […]

BSNL, TCS Complete 1 Lakh 4G Sites; Next Phase Awaits Govt Nod | Udaipur Kiran

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully completed the deployment of 1 lakh 4G sites across India with support from a TCS-led consortium that includes Tejas Networks and C-DoT. The achievement marks a major milestone in BSNL’s network expansion, particularly in remote and previously unconnected regions. Saurabh Mittal, Chief Product Officer – Core Technologies at […]

‘Get me my phone’: Hegseth recounts Trump’s ‘FAFO’ moment after strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday recounted the moment when US President Donald Trump authorized and announced US strikes on Iranian nuclear-linked sites and said that this is the time when the world listens “FAFO.“Speaking at an event, Hegseth said, “That moment we realized that our bombers were out of Iran and the bombs […]

Watch: Israel bombards Hamas sites in Gaza Strip, 33 killed; fate of truce unclear

Israel attacked “terror” targets of the Hamas organisation in the Gaza Strip after the group reportedly broke the ceasefire deal. According to the Israel defence force, the troops attacked, using Air Force fighter jets and over 120 munitions, a six-kilometer-long underground route of the Hamas terror organization. Hamas Blames Netanyahu For ‘Ceasefire Violation’ After IDF […]

Dubai Police warn of new scam: Fake consumer protection sites stealing personal data and banking info | World News

Fraudsters create fake “Consumer Protection” websites, luring users into downloading malicious apps that mirror their screens and steal banking data/ Representative Image The Anti-Fraud Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation in Dubai Police have issued an urgent warning about a new and growing online scam spreading through search engines and social media. Fraudsters […]

Ancient tombs unearthed in Iraq: Drought exposes hidden sites; ’40 discovered so far’

(Representative AI image) Archaeologists in northern Iraq have uncovered around 40 ancient tombs after falling water levels in the country’s largest reservoir exposed hidden sites, according to an antiquities official said on Saturday.The discovery was made near the Mosul Dam in the Khanke region of Duhok province, where an antiquities team led by Bekas Brefkany […]

Ramadan 2025: Saudi Arabia bans promotional activities during iftar at Islam’s holiest sites | World News

Saudi Arabia issued new guidelines banning all advertising and promotional activities during the distribution of iftar meals/Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has issued new guidelines banning all advertising and promotional activities during the distribution of iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Mecca […]

Arab Heritage List officially adds four historic sites in Oman, including mosques and forts | World News

Four of Oman’s historic landmarks are officially inducted into the Arab Heritage List/Image: Holidify TL;DR: Four historic sites in Oman: Al Hamoudah Mosque, Suhar Fort, Nizwa Fort, and Al Shawadhna Mosque have been added to the Arab Heritage List. These sites were recognized for their architectural, cultural, and historical significance during the 10th meeting of […]

UAE: Sharjah eyes UNESCO recognition for two more heritage sites after Jebel Faya inscription | World News

The emirate prepares to nominate Wadi Al Helo and Mleiha for global recognition/ Image: WAM TL;DR Sharjah’s Mleiha and Wadi Al Helo sites are next in line for UNESCO recognition. Jebel Faya’s inscription boosted Sharjah’s cultural tourism and scientific status. Ongoing efforts involve local authorities and strict conservation plans to protect heritage. Sharjah recently celebrated […]