Saudi Arabia Approves Stricter Penalties for Serious Traffic Offenses Riyadh — Saudi Arabia’s cabinet has approved new amendments to traffic laws, introducing tougher penalties for serious violations. The decision was taken unanimously during a recent cabinet session, according to Akhbar 24. Under the new rules, offenders of major traffic violations could face imprisonment of up […]
They follow two earthquakes that have already ravaged the South Asian nation, crushed by war, poverty, and shrinking aid. The Taliban administration estimated 2,205 deaths and 3,640 injuries by Thursday. A Reuters witness said continuous aftershocks hit the province of Nangarhar, and details of the damage were still being collected. Friday’s earthquake of magnitude 5.4 […]
Israeli Advance in Gaza City Leaves Dozens Dead Gaza health officials reported on Thursday that at least 53 people were killed by Israeli strikes across the enclave, with most of the casualties in Gaza City. Israeli forces have pushed deeper into the city’s outskirts and are now just a few kilometers from the center. “We […]
Russia Pushes National Messenger as Alternative to WhatsApp Moscow — Russia is stepping up efforts to promote a homegrown messaging app as tensions with Western companies continue to escalate. Officials argue that domestic platforms offer greater security, reliability, and alignment with national interests. State media has begun presenting the app as a patriotic choice, while […]
Northwestern President to Step Down Amid Funding Disputes CHICAGO — Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced he will step down, saying it was the “right time” for new leadership to take the institution forward. He confirmed he will stay on until an interim president is appointed. In his statement, Schill acknowledged that the university still […]
U.S. Job Market Shows Signs of Cooling Amid Slower Hiring and Fewer Openings Despite a slowdown in hiring, layoffs in the U.S. remained relatively low, according to a Labor Department report released Wednesday. The report also showed that fewer workers are switching jobs. There were 0.99 job openings for every unemployed person in July, down […]
Kim’s Health Secrecy in Spotlight Despite Warm Moments with Putin Beijing – Even as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared friendly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, new footage highlights the extraordinary measures his team takes to hide any signs of his health. Videos shared on Telegram by Kremlin reporter Alexander Yunashev showed two of […]
Dubai Opens Doors for Pakistani Remote Workers with Digital Nomad Visa Dubai has introduced a new Digital Nomad Visa, offering Pakistani remote workers and entrepreneurs a chance to live and work in the UAE while enjoying tax-free income and a modern lifestyle. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate at least one year of employment or […]
Colombia’s Coal Sector Faces Sharp Decline Amid Falling Prices and Policy Shifts Bogotá – Colombia, Latin America’s top coal producer, is seeing its coal industry shrink for the fifth consecutive quarter as international prices tumble and domestic policies tighten. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics, the country exported $479.8 million worth of coal […]
Xi, Putin, and Kim Share Historic Moment, Discuss Longevity Amid Tiananmen Parade Historic images captured Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking hands and walking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a grand parade at Tiananmen Square, in what observers saw as a subtle challenge to US President Donald Trump. […]
