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Sheikh Youssef Al Shelash: Spreading Saudi Arabian Brands Overseas
Yousef Al Shelash’s name has become synonymous with haute design and the ultimate in luxury living. As the chairman and founder of Dar Al Arkan, he has partnered with some of the most sought-after brands in the fashion industry, including Missoni and Versace Under...
The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...
Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...
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WHO chief ties funding cuts to Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks
NewsFeedRecent outbreaks of hantavirus and Ebola are tied to ‘steep and sudden’ funding cuts to the World Health Organization, the WHO chief and other UN leaders have told members of the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva. The WHO’s biggest donor, the...
Belarus dismisses concerns as it launches joint nuclear drills with Russia
Strong reactions from Ukraine and NATO allies as Belarusian and Russian forces train on nuclear weapon use. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026Military units in Belarus have begun joint training exercises with Russia on nuclear weapons combat, the Belarusian Ministry...
Elon Musk loses US lawsuit against OpenAI
In a unanimous verdict, the jury in Oakland, California federal court said Musk had brought his case too late.By AP and ReutersPublished On 18 May 202618 May 2026A United States jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial...
UN calls on Israel to prevent Gaza ‘genocide’
Also noting the situation in the occupied West Bank, the United Nations rights chief called for Israel to ‘end its unlawful presence in the Palestinian territory’. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026The United Nations has urged Israel to prevent “acts of genocide” in...
Iran’s World Cup team arrives in Turkiye amid US visa uncertainty
NewsFeedIran’s national football team has arrived in Turkiye for a pre-World Cup training camp, but players are yet to receive visas for entry into the US. FIFA says it is confident Iran will be able to play in next month’s tournament despite the uncertainty.Published...
Trump drops IRS lawsuit, sets up $1.7bn US anti-weaponisation fund
United States President Donald Trump has withdrawn his $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stemming from a leak of his tax returns and said his administration will create a $1.77bn anti-weaponisation fund that would compensate some of Trump’s...
World Cup 2026: Will violence and protests test Mexico’s cohost status?
The ongoing scrutiny of the United States as World Cup cohost, and FIFA’s role as tournament organiser, has overshadowed the growing list of security concerns and protests in Mexico where the tournament opener kicks off next month.The World Cup 2026 opens in Mexico...
Could the Iran war trigger the next debt shock?
Government Bonds are under pressure and households could soon feel the impact.Borrowing costs in major economies have hit their highest levels in nearly two decades.Investors have been shunning government debt and demanding higher returns.They worry that the Iran war...
Former US negotiator with Iran: Trump falling into Vietnam trap
Rob Malley argues that current talks have ‘very small chance of success’.When United States President Donald Trump measures success by counting how many Iranian leaders the US and Israel have killed or how many Iranian boats or missile launchers have been destroyed,...
Tata-ASML deal: How significant is it for India’s semiconductor push?
India’s Tata Electronics has signed a deal with the Dutch technology giant ASML (Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography) to build India’s first front-end semiconductor fabrication plant as New Delhi pushes to develop a domestic semiconductor manufacturing...
World Cup Golden Boot: which players have top scored at each tournament?
A look back at the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup’s history, littered with some of the greats of football. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026Scoring goals at the World Cup remains one of the most eagerly awaited moments in a footballer’s career, and come June...
Renewed Israeli attacks kill 7 in Lebanon as death toll exceeds 3,000
Beirut, Lebanon – Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed at least seven people despite a United States-backed ceasefire extension.The attacks on Monday came three days after Lebanese and Israeli officials held talks in Washington, DC, which resulted in an...