While the presence of the Indian-American community in the job and housing markets has long faced online criticism, a new front has opened in the social media culture war: everyday grocery shopping.A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) featuring a video from a Texas Costco has sparked a wave of “invasion” rhetoric and targeted harassment…
Al-Baha switched off non-essential lights in 28 buildings for one hour to promote energy conservation/Image: SPA Al-Baha turned off non-essential lights for an hour as part of a local drive to spread awareness about energy use and environmental protection.In Saudi Arabia, Al-Baha Municipality switched off lights across parts of the city on Friday as it…
On March 28th, the 26th edition of the National First Line of Defense Forum officially commenced in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the National Unified and Integrated Training System for Readiness and Response under the supervision of the UAE National Medical and Volunteer Reserve Team, the forum followed the theme of “Together for a Nation’s Readiness.”Accredited…
Deepak Khadka (File photo/Facebook) Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Sunday arrested former energy minister Deepak Khadka in connection with a case linked to last September’s Gen Z protests, an agency official said.Khadka was “arrested in a case relating to money laundering,” CIB spokesman Shiva Kumar Shrestha told AFP.The Department of Money Laundering Investigation will…
Oman has taken a major step in reshaping its aviation sector by acquiring SalamAir, with a focus on strengthening connectivity, improving efficiency and supporting long-term economic growth.The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of SalamAir, making it clear that both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue to operate…
Saudi Arabia restores 1 million hectares of land, plants over 159 million trees under green initiative/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has marked a major environmental milestone, transforming degraded land into green cover at scale. The progress reflects a long-term national push to restore ecosystems, expand vegetation and tackle desertification.Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of…
The desert doesn’t usually give things back easily. Wind scrapes away at the surface, heat bends the horizon, and whatever once stood there tends to stay buried for good. Yet in the dry hills of Peru, something unexpected has surfaced. Discovered in 2025, the site known as Peñico is already shifting conversations about early civilisations…
Saudi Arabia issues helpline 992 for expired visa status queries/Image: File Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has directed visa holders to a single helpline for resolving status-related queries, as an earlier relief measure for expired visas approaches its final deadline. Unified helpline number for visa-related queries The General Directorate of Passports has stated that…
MINNEAPOLIS: Massive nationwide protests against US President Donald Trump are expected Saturday as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance.It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement…
The United States is preparing for a possible expansion of its military operations in Iran, drawing up plans that range from limited, targeted ground raids to a broader deployment of troops, even as the White House publicly maintains that no decision has been taken. The evolving strategy reflects a widening gap between operational readiness on…
