Author: Editorial Team
MEXICO CITY — A Canadian woman has been killed and several people injured after a man opened fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids, according to Mexican officials. According to preliminary information, the gunman fired shots at the popular archaeological site, killing the 32-year-oldwoman before taking his own life. Authorities say they seized a firearm, a bladed weapon and live cartridges at the site. At least 13 people were injured during the attack, with eight still hospitalized late Monday, the Secretary of Government said in a statement. Earlier Monday, the State of Mexico said four people had gunshot wounds and two others…
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — Iran’s parliamentary speaker and top negotiator has said Tehran is preparing “new cards on the battlefield” if fighting with the US resumes after a ceasefire between the two countries expires on Wednesday. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran does not accept negotiations with the US under threats. He said in a post on X on Monday that US President Donald Trump was seeking to turn the negotiating table into a “table of surrender.” Trump said on Monday that the United States would not lift its blockade of Iranian ports until Tehran had agreed a peace deal to end the…
A quiet shift is taking place inside UAE classrooms, where the words used to describe women at home are being reconsidered, and in some cases, redefined. Educators are beginning to move away from the term “housewife” in Arabic language lessons, replacing it with phrases that better reflect women’s influence within the family. At the centre of this shift is the phrase Sit Al Bait, meaning “woman of the house”, which carries connotations of leadership, responsibility, and authority within the home. The distinction may seem subtle, but educators say it changes the meaning entirely — from a limited label to one…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today in Jeddah with Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, the latest developments in Sudan and their repercussions were reviewed, along with ongoing efforts. Both sides emphasized the importance of ensuring Sudan’s security and stability and preserving its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The meeting was attended by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince…
New milestones include removing plastic from packaging, using 100 percent recycled cobalt in Apple-designed batteries, and replenishing more than half of Apple’s corporate water use. Apple has announced that a record 30 percent of material across all of its products shipped in 2025 came from recycled content. The achievement, along with other key progress milestones Apple shared recently, is the result of innovation by teams across Apple and deep collaboration with its global supply chain. As part of this work, Apple now uses 100 percent recycled cobalt in all the batteries it designs and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements…
DUBAI — More than one million students across the United Arab Emirates returned to classrooms on Monday after weeks of distance learning, as schools reopened following a period of remote education linked to regional tensions. The return marked a major step toward restoring normal routines after students had been studying online since early March. Yellow school buses were back on the roads early Monday as campuses welcomed students for the first time in weeks. For many families, the reopening brought relief and optimism. “I’m overjoyed to have them back,” Dubai parent Karen Fathallah said. “It feels like life is finally…
T Source: Riyadh Daily
Tim Cook and John Ternus at Apple Park. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning process. Cook will continue in his role as CEO through the summer as he works closely with Ternus on a smooth transition. As executive chairman, Cook will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with…
ISLAMABAD — A US negotiating team is headed to Pakistan on Monday even after Tehran signaled that it would not send negotiators to Islamabad, threatening plans for new round of peace talks between the warring nations less than 48 hours before a fragile ceasefire is set to expire. Tehran’s reticence comes after the US on Sunday fired on and seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz as part of Washington’s blockade on Iranian vessels in the vital waterway. A video released by US Central Command shows the operation, with Marines descending from a helicopter by rope…
BEIRUT — Simon Karam will head Lebanon’s delegation in bilateral negotiations with Israel, the Lebanese presidency announced Monday. In a statement posted on social media platform X, the presidency said the Lebanese delegation will be led by Karam, a former ambassador to the United States. The presidency said the talks aim to halt hostilities, end the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanese areas, and deploy the Lebanese army along the internationally recognized southern border. “No one else will participate on Lebanon’s behalf or take its place in this mission,” the presidency said, underscoring that the delegation has sole authority to represent…