President El-Sisi said Egypt is intensifying mediation to ease Middle East tensions and push for a lasting peace process. CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has reiterated Egypt’s continued commitment to reduce tensions and restore calm across the Middle East, highlighting the nation’s leading diplomatic role in promoting sustainable peace in the region. Speaking during […]
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s aide Laura Loomer has claimed that the former president is weighing a dramatic move — blocking US IT outsourcing to India. Loomer suggested that Trump could stop American tech and customer service jobs from being sent overseas, a proposal she celebrated as a win for local employment. She went further, saying it […]
A Brazilian billionaire has left his entire $1bn estate to Neymar, citing admiration for the footballer despite never meeting him. RIO DE JANEIRO: In a move that has stunned legal experts and fans alike, an unnamed Brazilian billionaire has reportedly left his entire fortune—valued at $1 billion (approx. £843 million)—to football superstar Neymar Jr., despite […]
Elon Musk may become the first trillionaire if Tesla meets ambitious 10-year targets on car production, AI, and market value. AUSTIN: Tesla CEO Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire, according to newly released Tesla filings detailing a massive performance-linked payout package. If achieved, the compensation would be based entirely on stock awards tied […]
An Indiana attorney named Mark Zuckerberg is suing Meta after Facebook repeatedly flagged him for impersonation, causing business losses. INDIANAPOLIS: An Indiana-based bankruptcy attorney named Mark S. Zuckerberg is suing Meta Platforms Inc., alleging that Facebook suspended his personal and business accounts multiple times over the past eight years—mistakenly accusing him of impersonating the company’s […]
The UPU is rolling out a tool to help 88 postal operators resume US deliveries disrupted by new customs duty rules. GENEVA: The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is stepping in with an emergency solution after 88 postal operators suspended mail services to the United States, following a drastic change in US customs regulations that went […]
Two Eurasian Griffon vultures tagged in Saudi Arabia travelled 245,632 km across eight countries, highlighting urgent regional conservation needs. RIYADH: Two endangered Eurasian Griffon vultures released by the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve have flown a combined 245,632 kilometres across eight countries since April 2023, providing groundbreaking data for regional conservation efforts. The birds […]
Michigan State University researchers have developed a hydrogel that could reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss by protecting hair follicles. WASHINGTON: A research team at Michigan State University has developed a promising new treatment that could help chemotherapy patients keep their hair during cancer therapy. The innovation, described as a shampoo-like hydrogel, has shown significant potential in […]
Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, prompting urgent WHO response. KINSHASA: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared a new Ebola outbreak in the country’s Kasai Province, where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths — including four healthcare workers — have been […]
UAE Minister Khalifa Al Marar says any Israeli annexation of Palestinian land crosses a red line and threatens regional peace. CAIRO: Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Minister of State, said that “Israel’s annexation of the West Bank or any part of the occupied Palestinian territories represents a red line, and taking such a step would […]
Milan, Italy: The world of fashion is mourning the loss of Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who passed away at the age of 91. Armani, who founded his namesake fashion house in 1975, transformed global style with his signature blend of clean lines, timeless elegance, and effortless tailoring. His designs defined an era, reshaping […]
