Saudi Arabia Introduces One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa for Pilgrims

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days, allowing pilgrims to visit the Kingdom several times within a year while staying for a cumulative period of up to 90 days, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The ministry said the new visa is part […]

Third US Service Member Killed as Washington Launches Ninth Consecutive Day of Airstrikes on Iran

AMMAN: The United States has intensified its military campaign against Iran, launching a fresh wave of airstrikes while confirming that a third American service member has been killed during operations in the Middle East since Friday, further escalating tensions between the two countries. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest airstrikes marked the […]

Trump Says US Strikes Hit Iran ‘Very Hard’ as Washington Launches Ninth Straight Night of Attacks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said American forces struck Iran “very hard” during the latest round of military operations, describing the attacks as being carried out “in honour” of three US service members killed in recent days. The comments came after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it had launched a ninth consecutive night of […]

Two US Service Members Killed in Iranian Attack on Jordan, Washington Responds with Fresh Airstrikes

WASHINGTON: Two U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeted American forces in Jordan, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. CENTCOM said four additional U.S. service members who were injured during […]

AI Data Centres Face Growing Global Backlash Over Power, Water and Land Use

Governments race to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure as communities raise concerns over energy demand, water consumption and environmental impact. PARIS: Governments around the world are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI) data centres to support the rapid growth of AI technologies. However, the expansion has sparked increasing opposition from local communities concerned about the facilities’ […]

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Reportedly Kill at Least 14 as Ceasefire Tensions Persist

A drone strike on mourners in Nuseirat refugee camp was among several reported attacks across Gaza, according to local health officials and civil defence authorities. At least 14 Palestinians were reported killed in multiple Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency and local medical officials, as violence continued […]

Bangkok Bar Fire Kills More Than 30, Four Band Members Among Victims

A devastating fire at a Bangkok music venue claimed over 30 lives, including four members of the band performing on stage when the blaze erupted. A tragic fire at a music bar in Bangkok, Thailand, has claimed the lives of more than 30 people, with authorities confirming that four members of the band performing at […]

JD Vance Alleges Some Israeli Officials Tried to Influence US Opinion on Iran Deal

US Vice President says certain members of Israel’s government sought to undermine Washington’s diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with Iran. US Vice President JD Vance has claimed that some members of the Israeli government attempted to influence American public opinion in an effort to weaken US support for a diplomatic agreement aimed at ending […]

Lorde Criticizes Spotify’s AI Feature Over Incorrect Song Information

The New Zealand singer has called on Spotify to let artists opt out of its AI-generated “About the Song” feature after it published inaccurate information about one of her tracks. New Zealand pop star Lorde has publicly criticized Spotify over its artificial intelligence-powered “About the Song” feature after it generated inaccurate information about one of […]

Prince Harry Faces Criticism After Court Defeat and Remarks on Phone Hacking Ruling

Former justice secretary Alex Chalk criticizes the Duke of Sussex’s response to a High Court judgment following his legal setback in the phone hacking case. Prince Harry is facing renewed scrutiny after his reaction to a recent High Court ruling in the UK phone hacking case drew criticism from senior legal figures, adding to the […]