Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — A US judge has nullified a legal agreement between President Donald Trump and federal agencies that granted him immunity from tax audits and allowed his administration to create a since-abandoned $1.8bn (£1.3bn) “anti-weaponization” fund. The fund, intended to compensate individuals claiming they were unfairly targeted by the government, was unveiled in May in exchange for Trump dropping his personal $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose,” US District Judge Kathleen Williams said Monday in a scathing decision that recommended attorney sanctions…
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of a “brazen” attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing an Indian crew member and wounding eight others. The strait remains a key flashpoint between the US and Iran, with both sides clashing over the waterway’s control on Monday after exchanging strikes in the region over Sunday night. As tensions over the international waterway ramped up, the UAE said on Monday night that Iranian cruise missiles targeted national oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah with two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane…
BANGKOK — Thai authorities are investigating if negligence was what led to the deadly inferno at a Bangkok pub late on Sunday, as survivors reported doors being locked and the lack of signage demarcating emergency exits. The death toll from the fire has increased to 30 while more than 70 people remain hospitalized, with 24 of them in critical condition, according to Bangkok city officials. The blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub , the city’s deadliest in 17 years, broke out late Sunday in a northern part of the Thai capital. The use of flammable materials as decoration…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed 250 personal care kits to individuals from the most vulnerable groups in Chad, benefiting 1,500 people. The assistance is provided under the 2026 personal care kits distribution project in the Republic of Chad. The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to assist vulnerable and affected people worldwide. Source: Riyadh Daily
ADEN — Yemeni President Rashad Al-Alimi on Monday vowed that no aircraft would be allowed to violate the country’s airspace after government forces struck the runway of Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport, accusing the group of undermining peace efforts and violating Yemen’s sovereignty. In a statement, Al-Alimi said the Houthis ignored regional and international mediation efforts and insisted on receiving an illegal flight in defiance of state authority. He said Yemeni armed forces carried out a defensive strike on the airport’s runway to protect national sovereignty and prevent “the imposition of a new fait accompli” outside the framework of the constitution…
High blood pressure is often described as a “silent killer”, but UAE doctors say many people are unaware that it can also quietly damage the kidneys long before symptoms appear. Healthcare specialists across the UAE are urging residents to undergo regular blood pressure checks and kidney screening, warning that delayed diagnosis can lead to chronic kidney disease, kidney failure and other serious complications. According to the World Health Organization, around 600 million adults worldwide — approximately 44 per cent of people living with hypertension — do not know they have the condition. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
JEDDAH — Newly appointed Jeddah Mayor Ehsan Bafaqeeh officially assumed his duties on Monday, meeting with municipal leaders and employees while reviewing ongoing projects and the municipality’s operational priorities. Bafaqeeh chaired a meeting with officials from the municipality’s various sectors and departments to review key files, discuss current work plans, and assess the performance of municipal services. He stressed the importance of strengthening institutional work and enhancing coordination among departments to improve the efficiency of municipal services and advance Jeddah’s quality-of-life objectives. Bafaqeeh said his familiarity with Jeddah, its challenges, and his previous experience in issues related to the municipality’s…
The ancient mud houses of Thuwal center, north of Jeddah Governorate, stand as enduring symbols of centuries of maritime life, with their brown walls and roofs supported by tamarisk and palm trunks preserving the memory of generations who lived by the rhythm of the waves and crafted an architectural heritage from the simplest local materials. These houses reveal the ingenuity of traditional architecture on the Kingdom’s western coast, built from compacted clay mixed with sea pebbles. Their roofs rest on tree trunks and palm fronds, embodying a design that combines simplicity and efficiency while providing natural insulation suited to the coastal…
Micron Technology recently showcased plans to invest more than $250 billion in the U.S. until 2035. This move was likely driven by the surging demand for memory chips in the AI era. The latest announcement adds a further $50 billion to a previous commitment to pump $200 billion into the country’s semiconductor manufacturing. Micron stated the increased investment would support its long-term goal of producing 40% of its DRAM in the U.S., creating jobs in the country and reflecting confidence in continued demand for its memory products. In a series of announcements, the company stated construction of a new semiconductor…
RIYADH — Qiwa platform has clarified that companies will not be allowed to change their business activity if doing so would cause them to exceed the permitted workforce nationality diversity limits, Okaz newspaper reported. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s platform said requests to change a company’s economic activity are reviewed by a specialized committee, which approves or rejects applications based on approved regulations. Businesses can view the reasons for any rejection through the requests section on the platform. Qiwa said a company seeking to change its business activity will be unable to do so if the new…