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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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On the road to Rogun Dam, Tajikistan’s ‘greatest dream’
Rogun, Tajikistan – From Dushanbe, the journey to Rogun begins like many journeys in Tajikistan. You approach the edges of the capital with its wide, quiet streets and tidy parks, then the urbanisation begins to fade. The road turns into a long ribbon that climbs and...
Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ plan: A failure or unfinished business for Petro?
Shaky implementationThat said, the Petro government did manage to mint deals with several prominent armed groups.In 2023, for instance, it struck ceasefires with the Clan del Golfo and the Estado Mayor Central (EMC), a FARC offshoot.Within months, however, several...
US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’
The fund stemmed after a recent IRS settlement with US President Donald Trump over his leaked tax records.By AP and ReutersPublished On 29 May 202629 May 2026A United States federal judge temporarily blocked the administration of President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8bn...
PSG vs Arsenal: Champions League final – teams, start time, lineups
Who: Paris Saint-Germain vs ArsenalWhat: UEFA Champions League finalWhere: Puskas Arena in Budapest, HungaryWhen: Saturday, May 30, at 6pm (17:00 GMT)How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on Al Jazeera Sport from 13:00 GMT in advance of our live text commentary...
Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?
After two years of relentless bombardment and ground invasions, Israel’s future in Gaza had appeared to be settled with the signing of United States President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan on October 9, 2025.Under the terms of that agreement, Israeli forces were...
Eight girls arrested on suspicion of arson after Kenya school fire
The fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, killing 16 people and wounding 79 others. Published On 29 May 202629 May 2026At least eight students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at a boarding school for girls in Kenya...
Kambo: What is the frog poison ‘spiritual ritual’ killing detoxers?
A number of people around the world have died after taking part in an ancient healing practice known as kambo, which involves ingesting frog poison.The spiritual ritual of kambo, which is promoted among Western “wellness communities” as a one‑stop cure for a spectrum...
Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians
The attacks come as nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face severe hunger amid the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis. Published On 29 May 202629 May 2026A force affiliated with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed at least 27 people, including...
Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
NewsFeedFirefighters worked to free riders stranded 30.4 metres in the air after a rollercoaster malfunctioned and their car became stuck at Pleasure Pier amusement park in Galveston, Texas. No injuries were immediately reported.Published On 29 May 202629 May...
UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online
Call to governments and tech companies comes amid a global push for greater accountability and oversight of social media platforms. Published On 29 May 202629 May 2026The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for urgent action to protect...
World Cup 2026: How France created football’s deepest talent pool
Belgian defender Thomas Meunier caused debate recently after saying that France has the footballing talent to put out three teams capable of winning the World Cup.Could Les Bleus, who are co-favourites with Spain in this summer’s World Cup, really lift the title with...
French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists
France’s public prosecutor is to investigate Israel’s treatment of French nationals arrested during a military raid on an aid flotilla bound for Gaza.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that he had instructed state prosecutors to launch a probe...