Saudi Arabia Supreme Court Calls for Ramadan 2026 Crescent Moon Sighting As Ramadan approaches in 2026, the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has once again issued its annual call for Muslims across the country to observe the crescent moon to determine the official start of the holy month. According to an official…
Two Indian jewelry stores, one in Irving and the other in Frisco, were simultaneously raided Thursday in connection with an alleged gold scam targeting senior citizens, and two persons were arrested, CBS News reported. These jewelry stores are believed to be only a part of an elaborate fraud that started with identifying senior citizens in…
UK PM Starmer meets Chinese President Xi Jinping US President Donald Trump called out Britain on their dealings with China as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump made these comments Thursday while attending his wife Melania’s documentary premiere, amid growing Western efforts to rebuild ties with China.“Well it’s…
Legal traps, jail terms & seclusion The Pakistani government is doubling down on its legal offensive against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and prominent activists, framing the measures as essential for “national security.” However, as prison doors remain barred to visitors and human rights lawyers face decade-long sentences, critics warn that the country’s democratic…
Driving without licence could lead to jail, heavy fines/Representative Image Driving without a valid licence in Qatar is a criminal offence, and the Ministry of Interior has reminded motorists that getting behind the wheel comes with strict legal responsibility and serious consequences under the law.In a message shared on its official social media platforms, the…
A couple in Indonesia’s Aceh province were publicly caned 140 times each for having sex outside marriage and consuming alcohol, in what is believed to be one of the severest punishments since the region implemented Sharia law, AFP reported.The man and woman were struck on their backs with a rattan cane in a public park…
The UAE–Kuwait Women’s Forum opened in Abu Dhabi, aligning the 50:50 Vision with Kuwait 2035/Representative Image The first UAE–Kuwaiti Women’s Forum opened in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation with a strong focus on women’s empowerment, sustainable development and future leadership. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint…
AI Revolution: Dubai Magnate Warns of Job Market Disruption, India’s Outsourcing Sector Vulnerable At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Dubai business magnate Hussain Sajwani sounded a stark warning about the future of global employment: artificial intelligence is not just a productivity tool, it is a job-market revolution and economies dependent on outsourced…
UAE AI Adoption: Chatbots Become Everyday Partners for Residents In the United Arab Emirates, artificial intelligence is no longer a niche technology used only by tech companies. It is becoming an integral part of how people think, shop, work, plan and even solve day-to-day problems. As AI adoption accelerates, many residents are turning to chatbots…
US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (US local time) that he hopes to avoid military action against Iran and has plans to pursue further talks with Tehran on a possible nuclear deal, even as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East.The President spoke to…