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Meet 65-year-old ‘Gangster Granny’: UK’s drug cartel mastermind Deborah Mason, jailed for 20 years over £80m Cocaine trade | World News

Deborah Mason(left), Roseanne Mason(right) (Source: Metropolitan police) A 65-year-old grandmother masterminded one of UK’s most sophisticated drug trafficking operations, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Deborah Mason, infamously nicknamed the “Queen Bee” and “Gangster Granny,” ran a sprawling family-led drugs cartel that trafficked more than a ton of cocaine worth up to £80 […]

Bronx newborn twins murder: Monster mom arrested after 5 years; ‘never seen a case like this’ say detectives

A Bronx woman has been arrested for the 2020 murder of her newborn twin sons, whose bodies were found dumped in a rat-infested alley. Stephanie Castillo, 36, was charged with multiple counts of murder on Friday, after DNA collected from a discarded drink container linked her to the crime, sources told the New York Post. […]

Sex trafficking ring busted: Kids as young as 2 held captive in Alabama storm bunker for three years; 7 arrested

Alabama storm bunker where the sex trafficking ring was operated (Image: X @Dapper_Det) A sex trafficking ring was busted in Alabama where at least 10 children, some as young as 2, were held captive and sexually tortured for three years in a storm bunker, organised by some of the children’s own parents.According to the Bibb […]

Live in Oman for 10 years: How to qualify for long-term residency by investment | World News

Oman’s investor visa offers self-sponsored 5- and 10-year residency to global investors/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman grants 5- and 10-year renewable residencies to eligible foreign investors. Investment thresholds: OMR 250,000 (USD 650k) for 5 years; OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3 million) for 10 years. Investment options include real estate, business equity, government bonds, or bank deposits. Residency […]

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Five years left, how much progress has been made and will it succeed? | World News

Saudi Arabia is reshaping its future with Vision 2030, a plan built on people, progress, and purpose/ Image: File TL;DR Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s national plan to reduce its dependence on oil and reshape its economy and society. It focuses on three core goals: a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious government. […]

’10 years of abuse’: UK ex-MP accuses husband of sexual assault; he had championed women’s rights

(AI generated image for representation) As domestic abuse cases in the UK continue to rise, former Conservative MP Kate Kniveton has spoken out about the years of abuse she suffered from her ex-husband, former Tory MP Andrew Griffiths.In a new ITV documentary, Breaking The Silence: Kate’s Story, Kniveton shared how the abuse lasted for more […]

UAE: After 100 years, the Arab world set to witness a six min total solar eclipse in 2027 | World News

A rare total solar eclipse will darken skies above ancient landmarks in Luxor, Egypt, on August 2, 2027/ Image: File TL;DR On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Cities like Luxor, Jeddah, and Benghazi will experience totality lasting over 6 minutes, the longest eclipse […]

Who was ‘Sleeping Prince’ Al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia? Dies after 20 years in coma | World News

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” passed away on July 19, 2025, after spending nearly two decades in a coma. Born into the powerful House of Saud, his story drew national attention and global sympathy following a devastating car accident in 2005 that left him unresponsive […]

GTA V finally launches in Saudi Arabia and UAE after 12 years since release: Is the game censored? | World News

GTA V’s release was made possible by a newly introduced 21+ age rating, higher than the global standard 18+ used elsewhere GTA V and GTA Online officially launched in Saudi Arabia and UAE on July 17, 2025, after a 12-year delay. The game is uncensored and available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with a newly […]

‘Sleeping Prince’ of Saudi Arabia dies after remaining in coma for 20 years since 2005 London car accident

Sleeping prince of Saudi Arabia dies after remaining in coma for 20 years. Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ died in the age of 36 after spending nearly 20 years in coma since 2005 car accident in London. Prince Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, his father, confirmed […]