President Donald Trump — pushing his “America First” agenda — has questioned US security commitments in Europe and called on allies to drastically boost their defense spending, while his administration has been largely quiet so far on his plans for future Ukraine aid. Washington gave Kyiv tens of billions of dollars in military assistance under […]
The first body was found on the sandy beach in Berck, with a second spotted less than two hours later just 300 meters (984 feet) away, the Pas-de-Calais prefecture told AFP. The prefecture suggested the men were migrants attempting to swim to a “taxi-boat” or small dinghy already in the water. Bodies have repeatedly washed […]
Indirect negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas on the next stage of the ceasefire are set to start this week following Netanyahu’s visit to the United States last week. However, a source in Netanyahu’s office said the Israeli delegation at this point will only discuss technical issues, rather than the bigger matters that […]
Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One on his way to the NFL Super Bowl in New Orleans, said he will announce the new metals tariffs on Monday. He also said he would announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, to take effect almost immediately, applying them to all countries and matching the tariff […]
According to service providers will be allowed to include two additional food items alongside the standard menu this year, offering worshippers more variety in their iftar meals. The General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques has specified that the essential iftar menu will continue to include dates, bread, yogurt, wrapped tissues, and water. […]
The Kiswa, which Muslims around the world face in prayer, is being showcased at the Islamic Arts Biennale held at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah. This interactive display provides insight into the detailed artistry involved in its creation, from hand-weaving to embroidery with gold and silver threads. The event, running until May 25, aims to […]
Tax investigations in India can drag on for years and are often a sore point for foreign companies. Kia is separately fighting a $155 million tax evasion notice, and Volkswagen has sued New Delhi against a record $1.4 billion demand it calls “impossibly enormous.” Kia commented on Friday for the first time on the Indian […]
The ministry emphasized the importance of early registration, advising applicants to complete their health information, add accompanying pilgrims, and submit requests for exemption from the Mahram requirement if needed. Once these steps are completed, applicants will be notified when Hajj package bookings become available. The ministry also clarified that priority will be given to those […]
The militant group released Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi, both taken hostage from Kibbutz Be’eri during the cross-border Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023 and Or Levy, abducted that day from the Nova music festival. Hamas released three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for 183 prisoners held by Israel in the fifth exchange […]
Arvind Kejriwal lost his seat to Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to election commission results, reflecting expected wider losses by his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) — which has governed the sprawling megacity of more than 30 million people for most of the past decade. Modi’s BJP is in government in the national parliament but […]
