Algeria Beats Jordan, Iraq Falls to France

After dominating the first half of the game with a goal by Nizar Al Rashdan in minute 36, Jordan conceded two goals to Algeria. With one game left, Jordan is set to face off reigning champions Argentina and Algeria is set to play Austria on Sunday. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe scored his second brace in as […]

Saudi Arabia approves first Egypt joint satellite project

 Saudi Arabia has approved plans to design and build its first jointly developed satellite with Egypt, ushering in a new era in space cooperation between the two Arab nations as the Kingdom expands its ambitions in advanced technologies and strategic industries. The initiative was approved by the Saudi Cabinet during a session chaired by King […]

4-Year Stay Limit: What It Means for International Students

A sweeping change to US immigration rules could soon reshape how international students plan their education in the country, with a proposed policy introducing a fixed four-year limit on student stays. The White House has cleared a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation that would replace the long-standing “Duration of Status” (D/S) system with a […]

‘Hollywood ending’ takes on sad new meaning

Even Hollywood is struggling to script a happier ending for itself. Artificial intelligence has injected fresh fear across an industry already grappling with the fallout from work stoppages, fewer scripted shows and corporate consolidation. Chances are fading fast for it to avoid becoming the next Motown or Madison Avenue. Since the 1920s, Hollywood, and by […]

Definium Depression Pill Delivers Strong Trial Results, Shares Surge

Definium Therapeutics (DFTX.O), opens new tab said a single dose of its LSD-based experimental pill ​significantly reduced symptoms of major depression in patients in a late-stage ‌trial, sending its shares soaring 55% to a more than four-year high on Monday. The experimental drug helped patients record significantly lower scores on a standard depression scale than those ​on […]

Iran Leave Thank-You Note in Locker Room After Belgium Draw

 Iran left a message in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality ​during the World Cup and saying they are leaving ‌with dignity after a 0-0 draw with Belgium kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. Los Angeles hosted both of Iran’s Group G ​matches so far, […]

US waives Iran sanctions after talks

 The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a nascent ​peace deal, while officials reported a sustained lull in fighting in Lebanon under the agreement aimed at ending hostilities across the region. The developments followed a weekend that had appeared to ‌put the week-old accord in […]

Saudi Arabia Allows 12 Activities in Public Parks

Saudi Arabia is considering a major expansion of commercial and community activities within public parks, under proposed regulations designed to boost neighbourhood economies, enhance quality of life and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has published draft rules on the Istilaa public consultation platform that would allow a range […]

Shipping Slows as Iran Reimposes Strait of Hormuz Closure

The number of ships that passed through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Sunday ​after Iran announced it had again closed the waterway, ‌citing Israeli and U.S. violations of the interim peace deal, shipping data showed. Five vessels passed the strait on Sunday, from 26 ships spotted ​a day earlier, data from analytics firm Kpler […]

Who Is Colombia’s New Right-Wing President?

Colombia elected nationalist lawyer Abelardo ​De La Espriella as its new president on Sunday, according to an initial vote count, marking a sharp political turn and ‌bringing a hardline security agenda and market-friendly policies to the fore. Nicknamed “The Tiger” by his followers, De La Espriella portrayed himself as an anti-establishment savior capable of reviving Colombia’s ailing […]