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Crackdown: Saudi Arabia arrests nearly 22,000 residency, border, and labour law violators in one week | World News

Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 21,997 illegal residents/Representative Image Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 21,997 illegal residents and law violators between August 7 and August 13, 2025, in a series of joint inspections conducted nationwide as per Saudi Gazette. The Ministry of Interior’s targeted enforcement operations, carried out in coordination with […]

Bahraini royal family member and Royal Guard Commander claims victory at UK’s Rushford Endurance Race | World News

Sheikh Nasser has claimed victory in the challenging 120km Rushford Endurance Race/Image: Instagram His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Commander of Bahrain’s Royal Guard, has claimed victory in the challenging 120km Rushford Endurance Race held in the United Kingdom. The […]

‘Restore their melodious laughter’: US First Lady pens ‘peace letter’ to Putin; Melania Trump urges protection of children, future generations | World News

US First Lady pens ‘peace letter’ to Putin; Melania Trump urges protection of children, future generations First Lady Melania Trump wrote a “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling on him to protect children and future generations by ending the war in Ukraine. The letter was hand-delivered to the Russian leader by US President […]

UAEU and IIT Madras Zanzibar develop AI-based framework to forecast malaria outbreaks | World News

In a significant step forward for global public health, researchers from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras’ Zanzibar campus have introduced a cutting-edge, data-driven framework that accurately models and forecasts malaria transmission. By integrating artificial intelligence with mathematical modelling, this new approach aims to support early intervention and improve […]

Putin pays tribute to Soviet pilots buried on American land; Alaska visit recalls WWII ties – watch | World News

Putin pays tribute to Soviet pilots buried on American land (Source: X/@mog_russEN) Russian President Vladimir Putin paid his respects as he knelt and laid flowers at the graves of Soviet pilots buried in Alaska, following his historic meeting with his American counterpart Donald Trump.On Saturday, he visited Fort Richardson National Cemetery near Anchorage, where a […]

Brazil announces $5.5B package to counter Trump’s tariffs | World News

Brazil announces $5.5B package to counter Trump’s tariffs Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced a plan on Wednesday to support exporters who have been hit by high tariffs of up to 50% imposed by US President Donald Trump on several products from the country.The plan provides credit of 20 billion reais ($5.5 billion; […]

Starvation is a war crime, but will justice ever be done? | World News

Starvation is a war crime, but will justice ever be done? Calls to prosecute the war crime of starvation are becoming louder and more frequent.“[Famine] is a weapon of war being wielded across the globe at the moment. But this has to stop, it’s against international humanitarian law,” Shayna Lewis, senior adviser on Sudan for […]

A cruel summer as record wildfires scorch Europe | World News

A cruel summer as record wildfires scorch Europe Wildfires continue to burn across the south of Europe amid record-breaking summer heatwaves in many fire-prone regions. In some places, these fires have been exacerbated by wet spring months, which have helped vegetation growth capable of catching alight with ease during a dry summer.Already, an area equivalent […]

Saudi Arabia approves digital ID to allow foreigners to own property ahead of 2026 law | World News

The Non-Saudi Real Estate Ownership Law will come into force on 21 January 2026, 180 days after its publication in July 2025/ Representative image In a landmark move reshaping property rights in Saudi Arabia, the government has approved the use of a digital identity system for non-Saudi, non-resident foreigners to own real estate. This comes […]

Show of force by US: B-2 stealth bomber thundered across skies over Putin’s head in Alaska; watch | World News

B-2 stealth bomber thundered across skies over Putin’s head in Alaska US in a dramatic display of power used B-2 stealth bomber as President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at Alaska’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Friday.The two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands on the runway when Putin arrived at the base […]