In a striking demonstration of leadership by example, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has personally rolled up his sleeves to donate blood, officially kick-starting the nation’s annual blood donation drive. The act, which took place amidst wide public attention and admiration, has been hailed across the region as both a symbolic
The United States government has issued a fresh warning to all foreign nationals currently holding valid U.S. visas, stating that visa approvals do not exempt individuals from continuous security review and monitoring. This update was confirmed by the U.S. State Department, which emphasized that the more than 55 million foreigners with active U.S. visas remain
In a move that has stirred significant attention across international media, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to have troops patrol the streets of Washington, D.C. This decision comes amid growing concerns over security challenges and civil unrest in the nation’s capital. Reports indicate that the move is intended to bolster law enforcement
Gaza City/Jerusalem — 21 August 2025 Israel pounded Gaza City and its outskirts overnight as the military said it had begun the “first stages” of a planned offensive to seize the enclave’s largest urban center. Defense Minister Israel Katz has approved the army’s expanded plan, which authorises the call-up of about 60,000 reservists, adding to
YOKOHAMA, Japan — August 21, 2025 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday told delegates at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) that Africa’s future depends on equal partnerships, not handouts. “Africa is not seeking aid. It is seeking partners. Partners that understand value co-creation, sustainable development and mutual industrialisation,” Ramaphosa said
Washington/London | August 19, 2025 The United Kingdom has withdrawn its demand that Apple provide a “backdoor” to encrypted user data, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced on Tuesday, easing tensions between London and Washington over digital privacy. British authorities had earlier issued a Technical Capability Notice under the Investigatory Powers Act, which
Tragedy and devotion converged in Mecca this week as Abdul Majeed Abdul Rahman Al Mualla, a pilgrim from the United Arab Emirates, passed away shortly after performing Umrah on behalf of his son who had recently died in a tragic road accident. The deeply emotional journey ended in what many have described as a spiritually
Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan, have launched a formal investigation into a controversial photo and video shoot involving local model Azhia Khan and photographer Zain Shah at the iconic Wazir Khan Mosque, following allegations of disrespecting the sanctity of the sacred site. The duo now face criminal charges after allegedly filming inside the 17th-century Mughal-era mosque
In a move generating intense debate across Malaysia and beyond, the northeastern Malaysian state of Terengganu has introduced strict punishments for Muslim men who deliberately skip Friday congregational prayers, with penalties including a fine of up to RM 3,000 (approximately ₦1,000,000) or two years’ imprisonment. This sweeping amendment to the state’s Shariah Criminal Offences (Takzir)
In a decisive move to tighten oversight and enhance the organization of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has rolled out a new set of operational guidelines for the 2026 Hajj season. These reforms, as announced by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, will impact millions of intending pilgrims globally, including
