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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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Two Nepali Sherpa climbers break own records on Mount Everest
Kami Rita Sherpa breaks his own record with a 32nd climb while Lhakpa Sherpa breaks her own women’s record with an 11th summit of Mount Everest.By AP and ReutersPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026Two renowned Nepali guides have scaled Mount Everest with one called the...
Egyptian teen Amina Orfi beats El-Sherbini to win PSA world squash title
Orfi, 18, beats compatriot Nour El-Sherbini in a five-set thriller to win the PSA World Championship title in Giza.Egypt’s Amina Orfi has rewritten squash history in her sensational title-winning run at the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Championships...
How Arsenal or Man City can clinch Premier League title with two games left
The two-horse Premier League title race between Arsenal and Manchester City has reached crunch time, as the 2025-26 season is set to enter its final week.The two sides have two games left – Arsenal are in action on Monday, City are playing on Tuesday, and then both...
At least four killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia
Russian authorities say three people killed in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod in Ukrainian attacks. Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026At least four people have been killed after Ukraine launched large-scale drone attacks on several Russian regions, including...
Conor McGregor to fight Max Holloway in UFC return on July 11
MMA legend will compete for the first time in five years at UFC 329 in the United States.By ReutersPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026Conor McGregor, a huge name in mixed martial arts (MMA) despite not fighting since 2021, will return for a match with Max Holloway...
Al Jazeera reports from Strait of Hormuz on Iran’s plan to manage shipping
NewsFeedTraffic in the Strait of Hormuz is gradually increasing as Iran says its open for vessels who coordinate with the Iranian military, with the exception of ‘adversaries’. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from the strait and explains Tehran’s newest plan to...
Bulgaria wins Eurovision for first time; Israel comes second amid boycott
Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia stage the biggest political boycott in Eurovision history over Israel participating, citing its genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza.By AFP, AP and ReutersPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026Bulgaria has won...
Sardar Azmoun left out as Iran announce World Cup 2026 squad
Veteran striker Azmoun was not named in the 30-man squad, which will be trimmed to 26 by June 1. Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026Experienced forward Sardar Azmoun was a glaring omission as Iran named their preliminary World Cup squad before departing for a...
Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling
Republicans want to allocate $1bn in public funds for Secret Service security upgrades linked to the plans.Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026A senior United States Senate official has put up a major roadblock for Republicans as they seek to use taxpayer money for...
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as new manager on four-year deal
Former Real Madrid coach replaces Liam Rosenior at the end of a difficult season for the London-based club.By ReutersPublished On 17 May 202617 May 2026Xabi Alonso has been appointed as Chelsea’s new manager, the Premier League club says, with the Spaniard...
Modest fashion’s global turn
At Paris Modest Fashion Week last month, influencers, buyers and journalists crowded into the historic halls of Hotel La Marois as models prepared to emerge onto the runway in embellished satin tailoring, corseted silhouettes and full-coverage eveningwear.One model...
India’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security. Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026India’s Tata Electronics has signed a deal with Dutch technology giant ASML to build a major semiconductor...