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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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US pushing Israeli de-escalation ahead of new talks: Lebanese official
Talks between Lebanese and Israeli delegations to be held in Washington, DC, next week, the official tells Al Jazeera. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026The United States is trying to de-escalate Israel’s actions in Lebanon as it pushes for solidifying an ongoing...
What’s ‘Mbappe Out’, and why are fans demanding Real Madrid star’s exit?
An online petition calling for Mbappe’s ouster has gone viral and collected 33 million signatures.An online petition demanding the removal of Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid’s squad has not only surpassed its initial target for signatures but has also become the centre...
International Olympic Committee recommends ending Belarus restrictions
International Olympic Committee urges sporting bodies to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.By The Associated PressPublished On 7 May 20267 May 2026Athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not...
US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists
Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026Ukrainian tourist Ruslana Novak and her friend had Jordan’s ancient city of Petra largely to themselves as they stood before its vast facade carved into pink sandstone.Since the United States and Israel’s war on Iran began in late...
PSG’s Champions League win marred by night of violence and riots in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 6-5 Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich, but it erupted in domestic trouble.By The Associated PressPublished On 7 May 20267 May 2026Nearly 130 people were arrested around Paris overnight as fans clashed with police following...
Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea
A Buddhist temple in Seoul introduced South Korea’s first humanoid robot monk ahead of celebrations for Buddha’s birthday. The robot, named Gabi, bowed, prayed and pledged to devote itself to Buddhism during an ordination ceremony at Jogye Temple.Published On 7 May...
Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram ambush
The killing of two generals in Chad comes after a recent attack in the same region that left dozens dead. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026Chad has declared three days of national mourning after a Boko Haram ambush in the volatile Lake Chad Basin on Wednesday left two...
Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow due to dwindling supplies
The lemon-laden Fahad-4, hijacked in late April, was used as a mothership to attack other ships.Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026An Emirati dhow hijacked by Somali pirates last month has been abandoned in the Arabian Sea after the gang failed to use the vessel to...
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali set fire to food trucks
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have set fire to food trucks as they continue to blockade roads around the capital Bamako, cutting off supply routes. Officials and residents warn the blockade is worsening hunger in parts of the country already facing food shortages.Published...
Ancient Ziggurat of Ur restored in Iraq using traditional methods
NewsFeedRestoration work is underway at the ancient Ziggurat of Ur, a monumental stepped temple in Iraq, using local materials and traditional methods to recreate the tower’s original Sumerian style.Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026Click here to share on social...
Ivory Coast dissolves electoral body amid criticism
New agency yet to be named to oversee elections after disbanded commission accused of not being independent. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026Ivory Coast’s government has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) after sustained opposition criticism over...
UK voters head to the polls in local elections
Voters in England, Scotland and Wales are casting their ballots in local elections. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026Millions of people across the United Kingdom are heading to the polls in what is shaping up to be the most significant electoral test for Prime...