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June 24, 2026

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Jun

Top 10 countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection

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While thousands of UAE residents are currently scrambling to lock in travel plans ahead of the upcoming two-month school summer holiday, a smooth European getaway is far from a guarantee. In fact, choosing the wrong diplomatic mission right now could completely derail your vacation before it even begins. The latest visa statistics from the European […]

01
Jun

Saudi Arabia builds major waste processing city

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Saudi Arabia is building a large scale waste processing city south of Mecca as part of efforts to strengthen environmental services and support the growing needs of the holy city and surrounding pilgrimage sites. The project, known as the Waste Processing City, is being developed on an area of 8.5 million square metres and is […]

01
Jun

Kuwait air defences intercept missiles, drones as US responds to Iran aggression.

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Iran’s chief negotiator has warned the US cannot be trusted, saying Tehran will not accept any deal unless its rights are fully secured. The comments come amid reports of a tougher revised US proposal sent by President Donald Trump. According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, both sides are still exchanging amendments to the draft, with […]

31
May

The medieval secrets being revealed by AI

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libraries and archives all over the world. Artificial intelligence is helping historians crack open these mysterious texts. Deep in the archives of the Vatican library, a mysterious hand-written book, scrawled with strange symbols, had lain unread for more than 400 years. Its cryptic pages apparently concealed secret remedies “for affections of the human body”, according […]

31
May

FIFA faces lawsuit over Iran’s ‘Lion and Sun’ flag ban 2026 World Cup

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FIFA faces legal threat over planned ban on Iran’s pre-revolution flag at this summer’s World Cup. Amid a tense geopolitical backdrop, Iran’s World Cup journey has been shaped by ongoing regional conflict, with concerns raised over the team’s safety in the United States and comments from Donald Trump adding to uncertainty. The World Cup is […]

31
May

Petrol, parking and Salik costs rise in Dubai

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UAE motorists are entering June with a clearer picture of what to expect on the roads as new fuel prices, updated parking charges and Salik fees come into effect. While some driving costs are set to rise, Dubai is also advancing its smart mobility agenda with fully cashless parking payments, making it easier for motorists […]

31
May

Millions with breast cancer could safely skip chemotherapy

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Millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy as scientists have developed a DNA test that can distinguish between patients who are likely to benefit from the treatment and those who are not, according to trial results. The international study found that more than two-thirds of its participants could be spared the side […]

31
May

Trump says US ‘close to a very good deal’ with Iran

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US President Donald Trump said Washington is getting closer to reaching an agreement with Iran, while warning that military options remain on the table if negotiations fail. In a Fox News interview, Trump also accused the ‘fake news media’ of undermining US successes, calling it Iran’s ‘biggest asset’ for downplaying American gains. Meanwhile, CENTCOM said […]

31
May

Saudi Arabia declares successful completion of 1447 AH Hajj season

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Saudi Arabia has declared the 1447 AH Hajj season a success, with officials praising the highly coordinated operation that enabled more than 1.7 million pilgrims to perform the annual pilgrimage in safety and comfort. Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Mecca Region and Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Hajj and Umrah Committee, […]

28
May

10 of the best books of 2026 so far

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From a darkly comic tale of revenge to a beautiful contemplation on friendship, here are the year’s most acclaimed works of fiction so far. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke “Daring, deranged, cleverly written,” is how Vogue describes the buzzy debut by Caro Claire Burke. In this satirical thriller, tradwife influencer Natalie inexplicably wakes up in the year […]

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Top 10 countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection

Saudi Arabia builds major waste processing city

Kuwait air defences intercept missiles, drones as US responds to Iran aggression.

The medieval secrets being revealed by AI

FIFA faces lawsuit over Iran’s ‘Lion and Sun’ flag ban 2026 World Cup

Petrol, parking and Salik costs rise in Dubai

Millions with breast cancer could safely skip chemotherapy

Trump says US ‘close to a very good deal’ with Iran

Saudi Arabia declares successful completion of 1447 AH Hajj season

10 of the best books of 2026 so far

Algeria Beats Jordan, Iraq Falls to.

Saudi Arabia approves first Egypt joint.

4-Year Stay Limit: What It Means.

‘Hollywood ending’ takes on sad new.

Algeria Beats Jordan, Iraq.

Saudi Arabia approves first.

4-Year Stay Limit: What.