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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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‘They were laughing’: Israel’s use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons
Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing.Muhammad al-Bakri specifically remembers the date of his rape.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIt was April 10, 2024, during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, at the...
Trump says Iran deal in ‘final throes’
NewsFeedDonald Trump said that he’s in the ‘final throes’ of a deal with Iran that could be signed in the next ‘two or three days’, after the recent escalation in attacks.Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al...
Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match
Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Spain wrapped up their World Cup warm-up matches with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru in Puebla, Mexico.Mikel...
Iran’s lakes are vanishing: Satellite images show a deepening water crisis
For many Iranians, the most immediate threat is no longer just war, but water.Years of drought, falling rainfall and unsustainable water use have pushed the country into severe water stress, depleting reservoirs, rivers and groundwater reserves. The US-Israel war on...
Race to find survivors as Philippines quake toll rises to 37
Rescue teams in the Philippines are racing to reach survivors after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country’s south, killing at least 37 people and injuring 400.In the hard-hit city of General Santos on the island of Mindanao, rescuers on Tuesday...
Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Global spending on nuclear weapons last year rose to an all-time high of $119bn, according to a report by...
‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday to the full theatre of North Korean state ceremony, with flags, flowers, military honours and crowds to welcome the leader of the country that has long been one of North Korea’s closest allies.Kim Jong Un and...
Two years after Israel’s Nuseirat ‘rescue’ success, we are still bleeding
In May 2024, after seven months of displacement and moving between tents and other people’s houses, we returned to Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Our home had been made uninhabitable in an attack in January, so we rented an apartment overlooking what is now...
India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters
India’s fertility rate has for the first time fallen below the level needed to stop the population from shrinking, raising concerns about future labour shortages and an ageing society.For decades, India has seen rapid population growth. According to government...
Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101
DRC records 10 deaths and 35 new cases, slams armed groups for hindering health response. Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 101 confirmed Ebola deaths, expressing concern over armed groups hindering the response in the...
FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry
NewsFeedAward-winning Somali referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry to the United States despite holding a valid visa.Published On 9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Click here to share on social...
Israel kills 14 in southern Lebanon after trading fire with Iran
Israeli forces have killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens in air attacks across southern Lebanon after Iran warned of “crushing measures” if Israel presses ahead with its assault on the country.The killings on Monday came after Iran and Israel traded fire in...