Author: Editorial Team
LONDON — A former Hong Kong opposition leader has been granted permission to remain in Britain with his family for six months after the authorities withdrew an order limiting his stay to one week, his lawyer said on Monday. Wu Chi-Wai, a former leader of the now-defunct Democratic Party, arrived in Britain last Wednesday to reunite with his wife and son after he was released from prison in June, where he had served a sentence under China’s national security law. On arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport, he was detained for nearly 10 hours and initially refused entry. He said he…
Would you convict a complete stranger based on the evidence presented before you? Dubai residents will soon get the chance to find out as The Jury Experience: The Deadly Boat Ride makes its UAE debut this September, transforming audience members into jurors in a live, interactive courtroom drama. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Unlike a traditional theatre performance, the one-hour experience puts the audience at the centre of the trial. Attendees hear witness testimonies, examine evidence, identify contradictions and cast votes at key moments before delivering a final verdict. “It’s not theatre…
DUBAI — President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was having “good talks” with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, after the warring sides did not exchange strikes for a third straight day. Trump expressed optimism for an end to the war on Monday, telling reporters aboard Air Force One: “I think there’s a good chance that something could happen.” However, he warned that Washington would “go back to doing what we were doing” before the pause in fighting if the latest negotiations failed. However, Iran has downplayed the talks, saying no…
The Saudi Swimming Federation honored national team swimmer Hassan Ali Al-Shalati following his bronze medal performance in the men’s 50m freestyle event for the 13–14 age category at the Asian Aquatics Championships, held in Thailand from July 17 to 22. Al-Shalati won the bronze medal with a new personal best and championship-best time of 25.15 seconds, marking a notable achievement for Saudi swimming at the continental level. The recognition ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Saudi Swimming Championships at the Ministry of Sport swimming pool in Riyadh. Source: Riyadh Daily
The European Commission has found TikTok‘s new child safety measures wanting after a preliminary examination as part of the wider regulatory movement. The initial results of a formal probe into potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) show TikTok is falling short of the required standards. The EC explained a public-access setting means child accounts can still be viewed by all kinds of people whether they use the social media platform or not. Another risk involves the content of 16- and 17-year-olds, which the EC found can be featured in recommendations to other users, presenting the risk of “unwanted…
JERUSALEM — Hundreds of former high-ranking Israeli officials have appealed to US President Donald Trump to urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu totake action against what they described as “acts of terrorism by Jewish settlers” in the occupied We st Bank. In an open letter published on Monday, nearly 600 former military, diplomatic, and intelligence officials said Trump was the only one capable of helping to avoid the “calamity” of escalating violence in the West Bank and its implications for Israeli, US, and regional security. They requested Trump send a “firm and clear” message to Netanyahu to prevent the impending…
The real estate development sector in Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid changes in urban planning philosophy. Success is now gauged by creating integrated communities that improve quality of life, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals. Al Rashid Properties sees these communities as key to the country’s new urban development phase. Based on this vision, Al Rashid Properties continues to develop its residential communities within integrated residential environments, guided by the conviction that real estate development is now linked to building communities that meet residents’ needs, in addition to developing residential units. The company leverages over 30 years of experience at…
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has performed Saudi Arabia’s first Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) procedure, expanding treatment options for selected patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy and certain brain tumours. The minimally invasive procedure may be used as an alternative to open surgery in appropriate cases. Among the advanced treatment technologies used by KFSH’s Neuroscience Centre of Excellence is laser interstitial thermal therapy. The procedure involves inserting thin laser fibres through a small opening in the skull and guiding them to the target area. MRI is used to confirm their precise position and monitor heat distribution in…
Google upgrades iPhone switching tool. Source: Tahawul Tech
HONG KONG — Saudi fencer Khalifah Alomairi won the bronze medal in the Senior Men’s Individual Epee category at the Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, marking the Kingdom’s first-ever medal at the Fencing World Championships. As a member of the Saudi national fencing team, Alomairi’s win also makes Saudi Arabia the second Arab nation to secure a men’s world fencing medal after Egypt. Before claiming a landmark victory over Japan’s Koki Kano in the quarterfinals to secure the bronze medal, Alomairi defeated Luxembourg’s Flavio Giannotte, Korea’s Hyomin Jang, and Italy’s Simone Mencarelli. Saudi Fencing Federation President Dr. Wasem Alhassan…