Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to take action against individuals accused of secretly facilitating the shipment of sacred Kiswa cloth to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2017, following the emergence of newly released emails linked to the so-called Epstein files. According to the correspondence, Epstein allegedly arranged for three pieces of the Kiswa —…
Turkey has officially announced that Thursday, February 19, will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, following astronomical calculations that determined the crescent moon would not be visible on the expected observation date. The announcement was made by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, the country’s highest religious body responsible for determining Islamic calendar…
The Taliban has once again drawn sharp international condemnation following reports that its newly introduced penal code includes a provision permitting husbands to use physical force against their wives for what is described as “disobedience” — provided the violence does not result in fractures, serious injuries, or visible bruising. According to details emerging from the…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded its deportation programme, adding 18 more Nigerians to a criminal removal list described as the agency’s “worst-of-the-worst” register. The update brings the total number of Nigerians now scheduled for deportation to 97, underscoring Washington’s intensified enforcement against non-citizens convicted of serious crimes. According to updates…
A brazen armed robbery unfolded on a major highway in southern Italy on Monday after a well-organised gang attacked a cash-in-transit van in broad daylight, bringing traffic to a complete standstill and triggering a massive police manhunt. The dramatic heist took place along the busy Brindisi–Lecce highway near the town of Tuturano. According to initial…
China has unveiled striking new concept plans for a futuristic space warship that appears straight out of a science-fiction movie, signaling Beijing’s long-term ambition to dominate both air and space warfare. State media on Tuesday released a computer-generated video showcasing the proposed “Luanniao” carrier, a massive craft designed to operate at the edge of Earth’s…
Cambridge University has officially transferred legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), marking a significant moment in ongoing global efforts to address the legacy of colonial-era looting. The decision was confirmed in a press release issued by the university on Sunday. The artefacts, currently held in the…
Dubai is set to begin operating its driverless taxi service from March, marking a major breakthrough in the emirate’s ambition to become a global leader in smart and autonomous transportation. The move follows the formal launch of the operational phase of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles, a development that signals the technology’s readiness for real-world…
The United Kingdom is set to increase the minimum stipend for PhD students from October 1, offering welcome financial relief to thousands of doctoral researchers across the country. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced that the new minimum annual stipend will rise to £21,805, up from the current £20,780, marking another above-inflation increase. For…
Credit card debt in the United States has climbed to an all-time high of about $1.25 trillion, nearly doubling from roughly $660 billion in 2013. The latest figures underscore how deeply American households are leaning on revolving credit as higher living costs, lingering inflation, and elevated interest rates continue to squeeze budgets. The pace of…
