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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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Bolivia launches early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz
Military and law enforcement clashed with demonstrators outside La Paz, Bolivia, in an attempt to clear roadways that had been blocked as part of nationwide antigovernment protests.As many as 3,500 soldiers and police were deployed as part of the operation that began...
German police assault protesters at Nakba anniversary rally
NewsFeedVideo shows German police violently hitting and pepper-spraying protesters as thousands gathered in Berlin to mark the 78th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba.Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al...
Two presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia as elections near
Colombia’s citizens’ rights office says the violence could hinder the ‘exercise of political rights’ ahead of the May vote to replace Gustavo Petro. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026Two presidential campaign staffers have been killed in Colombia just two weeks...
Poll shows Lula and Bolsonaro tied before Brazil’s presidential election
Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect his race against incumbent Lula.A new poll has reaffirmed the tight race for Brazil’s presidency this year, with both the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da...
Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump arms sale remarks
NewsFeedTaiwan stressed that it is a “sovereign and independent” nation after US President Donald Trump raised uncertainty over a major weapons sale to Taipei. The Chinese government pledged to deepen security cooperation with the US while insisting that Beijing has...
Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests
NewsFeedMilitary police in Bolivia arrested demonstrators, and used tear gas to try and disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests. Rallies over fuel shortages, due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, blocked roads, even after a deal was signed on...
Thousands protest at Eurovision final as five countries boycott over Israel
Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia all withdrew in protest against Israel’s participation in the midst of its war on Gaza. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026As the Eurovision Song Contest took to the stage for the Saturday night final in Vienna,...
Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash?
Both sides target each other despite a pause in fighting mediated in March.Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been tense since the Taliban took power in 2021.On Monday, Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat after an attack claimed by the Pakistan...
In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Following a visit from United States President Donald Trump to China, the island of Taiwan has issued a statement saying it is “sovereign and independent”.But Saturday’s statement added that Taiwan plans to maintain the “cross-strait status quo”, under which it will...
Tens of thousands join far-right rally in central London
NewsFeedTens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday at a far-right rally led by activist Tommy Robinson, with demonstrators calling for stricter immigration policies. Police carried out one of the city’s largest public order operations in years as a...
Latvia’s president asks opposition leader to form new government
If opposition leader Kulbergs were to succeed, the cabinet would still need to be approved by the parliament. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has backed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs to replace Evika Silina for the top job...
Accident kills eight people in Thailand raising questions of rail safety
NewsFeedDevastating railway accident in Bangkok kills at least eight people. Thai officials say there wasn’t time for a bus to move off the track after getting stuck with passengers on board. An investigation is underway as this is the second major rail incident in...