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June 26, 2026

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Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes Makes Her Debut

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There’s a new Barbie on the block! A new Barbie doll‚ who has type 1 diabetes and wears a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump, is available from Mattel, part of the toymaker’s inclusive Fashionistas line. In designing the new Barbie, which retails for $10.99, Mattel partnered with leading diabetes organization Breakthrough T1D to ensure that the medical devices were accurate — but, […]

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Netflix to Livestream BTS Comeback Concert

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Streaming giant Netflix said Tuesday it will livestream BTS’s comeback concert to around 190 countries in what could be the largest live K-pop event to date as the megastars return from military service. The global stars and South Korea’s biggest music act have been on a hiatus since 2022 while members completed mandatory military service. […]

03
Feb

UAE–Kuwait non-oil trade hit AED54.5 billion in 2025

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Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, said non-oil trade between the UAE and the sisterly State of Kuwait reached AED54.5 billion ($14.8 billion) in 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 9.1 percent compared to 2024. He added that mutual investments exceeded $10 billion by the end of 2024, with more than […]

02
Feb

Mbappe tops Spanish La Liga leading scorers

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Kylian Mbappe may have ended the 2024/25 campaign without lifting a team trophy at Real Madrid, but his debut season in the famous white shirt was still a resounding personal triumph. The French superstar claimed the La Liga Golden Boot, finishing comfortably as the league’s top scorer. All signs suggest Mbappe is well placed to […]

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Feb

Grammy Awards 2026: Full winners list

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Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean, and the Dalai Lama were among the standout winners at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. While the biggest categories were saved for the televised ceremony, 86 awards were announced earlier during Sunday’s Premiere Ceremony. Kendrick Lamar took […]

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Feb

Industry Minister Meets German Economy Minister

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Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef met on Sunday at the ministry’s headquarters with German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche to discuss ways to strengthen economic ties and explore investment partnership opportunities in the industrial and mining sectors.Minister Alkhorayef reviewed the objectives of the National Industrial Strategy and the […]

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Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara passes away

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Catherine O’Hara, the award-winning actress known for roles in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek and Best in Show, has died, Variety reports. She was 71. No cause of death has been announced. O’Hara’s career stretched over five decades, beginning on the Canadian sketch show Second City Television, where she won her first Emmy. She went on to star […]

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Feb

Saudi Nationalizes Key Jobs, Puts Expat Title Changes on Hold

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has begun suspending the service that allows changes to certain job titles held by expatriate workers, according to the latest updates on the official Qiwa labour platform. The suspension affects a number of prominent positions now restricted to Saudi nationals, including general manager, sales representative, marketing […]

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Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes Makes Her Debut

Netflix to Livestream BTS Comeback Concert

UAE–Kuwait non-oil trade hit AED54.5 billion in 2025

Mbappe tops Spanish La Liga leading scorers

Grammy Awards 2026: Full winners list

Industry Minister Meets German Economy Minister

Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara passes away

Saudi Nationalizes Key Jobs, Puts Expat Title Changes on Hold

Saudi bans travel to 3 African.

UAE suspends new visas for 3.

UN halts Hormuz ship escorts after.

Aramco resumes Ras Tanura oil loading.

Saudi bans travel to.

UAE suspends new visas.

UN halts Hormuz ship.