[ad_1] Riyadh Metro sets record as world’s longest driverless / Image: File Hey, have you heard the huge news coming out of Riyadh? It’s official: the Riyadh Metro has just been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest fully driverless train network. This isn’t just a record; it’s a massive statement about the […]
[ad_1] Second lady Usha Vance arrives to speak in the Mega Hangar at the Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Since Donald Trump announced he would be picking JD Vance to be his running mate, Usha Vance has undergone the kind of scrutiny that has […]
[ad_1] Polymarket apologised after offensive post targeting Indians sparked backlash/Image: X Polymarket faced backlash this week after an offensive post on its account targeted the Indian community. The company has taken full responsibility, issued a public apology, and pledged to turn the incident into an opportunity for learning, understanding, and promoting respectful engagement. Polymarket’s offensive […]
[ad_1] Kuwait updates education norms to support exam success / AI generated image Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has issued a circular laying out how public schools should operate during end-of-semester exam periods for the 2025–2026 school year. The guidance aims to reduce crowding, protect exam integrity and give teachers and administrators modest […]
[ad_1] Saudi workplaces to follow clearer attire rules under draft / AI generated image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) has put forward a draft Code of Appearance and Conduct for public and private-sector staff. The rules say Saudi men should wear the national dress (thawb and ghutra/shemagh), non-Saudi employees should […]
[ad_1] Prime Minister Keir Starmer found himself at the centre of a lighthearted viral moment during a visit to Welland Academy in Peterborough, after schoolchildren coaxed him into joining the “6-7” meme that has swept through primary classrooms across the UK. The trend, which involves chanting “six-seven” and performing a playful hand gesture, is banned […]
[ad_1] MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, has come full circle after once relying on a friend’s financial help to stay in college. As a Princeton undergraduate, Scott faced dropping out when she could not afford $1,000 in fees, until her roommate Jeannie Tarkenton secured the money for her. Decades later, Scott, […]
[ad_1] Republican frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy has intensified the political spotlight on education in Ohio, accusing Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former state health director Dr Amy Acton of worsening inequality by supporting statewide school closures during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a widely shared campaign video, Ramaswamy argued that Democrats have ‘no solution to fix education’ and […]
[ad_1] Waddle, the alternate national Thanksgiving turkey, stands in the White House press briefing room, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Only in America can a president step into the Rose Garden, stand beside two large birds named Gobble and Waddle, and speak with the solemnity usually reserved for ambassadors or […]
[ad_1] Oman Odyssey book/Image: ONA In celebration of Oman’s National Day, the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, unveiled the highly anticipated book Oman Odyssey. Published by the acclaimed Assouline as part of their travel series, the book offers an immersive journey through Oman’s rich history, […]
