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Journalist Kidnapped: US Confirms Release of Journalist Shelly Kittleson from Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq | World News

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed Tuesday. Her release follows coordinated efforts involving Iraqi authorities and US agencies, including the State Department and FBI.Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad in late March, was freed after approximately a week […]

‘Ride with police’: Dubai police launch weekly cycling initiative at Autodrome | World News

Dubai police launch weekly cycling initiative at Autodrome. Dubai Police have launched a new cycling initiative that brings residents onto the track alongside officers in a structured, fitness-focused setting. The programme, titled “Ride with Police”, began on Wednesday at Dubai Autodrome in Dubai Sports City and will run every week through April. The sessions offer […]

Beneath this town in Kenya lies a hidden energy goldmine; here’s how it powers a nation | World News

Located in the scenic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Naivasha has gone from being a beautiful lakeside destination to one of Africa’s leaders in terms of renewable energy production. By taking advantage of the geothermal power produced by the volcanic forces found under Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha now serves as the primary anchor […]

Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy rises to nearly 80 years, up from 74 in 2016 | World News

Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy rises to nearly 80 years, up from 74 in 2016/Image: Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy has increased significantly over the past decade, reaching 79.9 years by the end of 2025, up from 74 years in 2016, bringing the country close to its Vision 2030 target of 80 years.The update was […]

Family sets up scholarship in memory of Indian-origin UT Austin student Savitha Shan killed in Texas shooting | World News

A month after the death of 21-year-old Indian origin University of Texas student Savitha Shanmugasundaram, her family and friends are working to carry forward what mattered most to her, helping others access education.According to a report by Austin American-Statesman, they are raising funds to create an endowed scholarship at the University of Texas for students […]

World’s most mysterious lakes that don’t flow into the sea and are becoming natural ‘dead ends’ of water | World News

Lakes are often thought of as calm bodies of water with clear inflows and outflows, part of a continuous cycle that eventually connects back to the ocean. Some lakes sit in closed basins where water enters but never leaves through rivers or streams. These are known as endorheic lakes. The water simply collects, then slowly […]

How rain turns a salt desert into the world’s largest mirror in Bolivia | World News

The Salar de Uyuni – the contiguous remnants of an ancient lake, covering more than 10,000 square kilometres in the Andes of Bolivia, South America – has now become a vast and flat white salt pan. In the rainy season, when water collects on the impervious crystalline crust of the salt pan and creates a […]

Kuwait sets KD10 cash limit across 6 service sectors, mandates digital payments above cap | World News

Kuwait sets 10-Dinar cash limit across 6 service sectors/Image: Getty Images Kuwait has introduced new rules limiting the use of cash in several service industries, with payments above 10 Kuwaiti dinars now required to be made through electronic or banking channels. The decision was issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under Minister Osama […]

‘One in 15.5 million’: Woman in Russia gives birth to four identical girls | World News

Woman in Russia gives birth to four identical girls/Image: RT A rare and medically significant birth has been reported in St Petersburg, where a woman delivered four identical baby girls, marking the first such case officially recorded in Russia.The delivery, which took place at a maternity hospital in the city, has drawn attention due to […]

Saudi Arabia expands Saudization, mandates 100% employment of KSA nationals in 69 private sector jobs | World News

Saudi Arabia mandates 100% Saudization of 69 additional jobs in private sector. Saudi Arabia has announced an expansion of its Saudization policy, bringing dozens of additional private sector roles under full localisation from April 5, 2026. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) announced that the updated decision will cover 69 more professions, […]