DHOFAR – The Omani government has announced plans to create 600 new jobs in the Dhofar region as part of efforts to support local employment. This follows several field visits by Dr Mahad bin Said Ba’awin, Oman’s Minister of Labour, to private companies in the area. The goal is to build strong partnerships that help […]
Ben-Gvir Visits Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound, Sparks Criticism JERUSALEM – Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday, a move that has caused strong reactions from Palestinian leaders and Muslim authorities. The Al-Aqsa site is managed by a Jordanian Islamic foundation under a long-standing agreement. According to the rules, Jewish people can visit […]
Pakistan J-10 Fighter Downs Indian Rafale in Biggest Air Battle in Decades ISLAMABAD – A secret air battle between Pakistan and India earlier this year has caught the world’s attention, after a Chinese-made Pakistani jet shot down an advanced Indian Rafale fighter, according to U.S. and regional officials. The dogfight, which happened in May, involved […]
The White House, India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Trump last month indicated in a Truth Social post that India would face additional penalties for the purchase of Russian arms and oil. However, he later said that he did not […]
Over 1,000 Illegal Miners Arrested in South Africa BARBERTON – More than 1,000 illegal miners have been arrested in a week-long police operation in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. The police targeted secret mining activities near the village of Barberton, close to the borders with Eswatini and Mozambique. Many of the arrested miners are also illegal […]
Japan Faces Record Heat and Less Rainfall in July Japan is getting hotter every year because of climate change caused by humans, scientists say. July 2025 was the hottest ever in Japan. The average temperature was 2.89°C higher than normal, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. This is the third year in a row that […]
Trump Sends Nuclear Submarines Near Russia After Online Fight with Medvedev WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump and top Russian official Dmitry Medvedev have been exchanging sharp words on social media for days. Now, the argument has taken a serious turn. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that he had ordered two nuclear […]
Trump Urges Hamas to Surrender as Gaza Crisis Deepens Gaza City / Washington – Former U.S. President Donald Trump said Hamas must surrender and release the hostages to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He posted the message on his Truth Social account shortly after U.S. envoy David Witkoff arrived in Israel to discuss the […]
A leopard that had scared people in Hyderabad for several days has finally been caught. The wild animal was trapped in a special cage at Manchirevula Eco Trek Park, near Gandipet in Rangareddy district. People living in Gandipet, Moinabad, and Sheikhpet Mandal had seen the leopard many times and were very worried. The Forest Department […]
Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv and Eastern Ukraine Kyiv, Ukraine – July 31, 2025: Russia launched heavy drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, early Thursday morning. At least 27 places were hit, killing six people, including a 6-year-old boy. City officials confirmed that 52 people were injured, and nearly 30 of them are […]