Saudi Arabia has announced that the Hajj pilgrimage will begin on June 14, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Thursday evening by astronomical observatories. This sighting marks the start of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar, as confirmed by the Supreme Court. The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
The United States Space Force has identified a new object released by China’s covert spaceplane, now orbiting the Earth. Designated as 59884 (2023-195G), the object’s purpose remains unknown, adding intrigue to the mission of China’s reusable spacecraft, according to a report by Spacenews. The Chinese spaceplane has been in orbit for over 165 days since…
President Joe Biden emphasized on Thursday that U.S. weapons would not be used to target Moscow, even though he has authorized Ukraine to strike certain targets within Russia using Western-supplied arms. This authorization comes as a response to the escalating Russian offensive in northeastern Ukraine. The United States, along with several other countries, has permitted…
The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have reached an agreement to advance antitrust investigations into the significant influence exerted by Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia within the artificial intelligence industry, according to a report by the New York Times. This decision reflects the growing concern among regulators regarding potential monopolistic practices in…
The US Senate is set to vote on Wednesday on a pivotal bill that seeks to establish a legal right to contraception. This move comes in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggesting a willingness to limit access to birth control, comments he swiftly retracted. The proposed legislation, known as the Right…
Humanity is now facing an alarming 80 percent chance that Earth’s temperatures will at least temporarily surpass the critical 1.5-degree Celsius threshold within the next five years, according to a prediction by the United Nations on Wednesday. This projection underscores the urgency of the climate crisis and the challenges in meeting the targets set by…
Earlier this week, social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, updated its policy to allow users to post adult and graphic content. However, in response to growing concerns, Musk assured users on Wednesday that he would ensure a ‘porn-free’ experience for those who prefer not to see such material. The policy change has formally…
Kanye West, now known as Ye, along with his Yeezy sneaker business, faces a lawsuit from a former assistant accusing him of sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract. According to a report by The Guardian, the plaintiff, Lauren Pisciotta, claims she endured intentional infliction of mental suffering and seeks $3 million in compensation…
Under mounting political pressure due to the ongoing migrant crisis at the southern border, President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at curbing the influx of asylum seekers. This new directive will temporarily halt asylum requests once the average number of daily encounters exceeds 2,500 between official ports of entry, as confirmed…
The Super Eagles are set to debut their newly designed home kits by Nike against Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Friday. This will mark the first appearance of the all-white design, accented with green trimmings. In addition to the home kit, Finidi George’s squad will showcase their new away strips—an eye-catching green with touches…
