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Kuwait's Cabinet has declared February 25th and 26th, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate National Day and Liberation Day. This announcement grants public sector employees a four-day break, including the weekend, with work resuming on March 1st. The holidays commemorate significant historical events and foster national pride through various public…

The Indus Valley Civilisation probably didn’t disappear all at once. New research points to a long stretch of repeated droughts that may have slowly weakened one of the world’s earliest urban societies. Cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, once built around reliable rivers, appear to have struggled as water became…

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif lambasted past alliances with Washington, stating Islamabad was "used like toilet paper" after serving US interests in Afghanistan. He described terrorism as "blowback" from dictators' past mistakes, lamenting Pakistan's failure to learn from history and its shifting allegiances for short-term gains. The remarks followed a…

French prosecutors on Tuesday appealed for witnesses after a former teacher was charged with the aggravated rape and sexual assault of 89 minors over more than five decades across multiple countries, in what authorities described as an unusually extensive abuse case.

The Holy Quran Museum in Mecca has unveiled a rare folio from the legendary ‘Blue Quran’, a 9th-century manuscript renowned for its deep blue parchment and gold ink. This significant exhibit highlights the rich history of Islamic calligraphy and manuscript art, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's role in safeguarding global religious heritage.

Iranian security forces have been accused of executing wounded anti-regime protesters inside hospitals, including patients lying in beds with IV lines and breathing tubes, according to a report by the New York Post. The account alleges that officers entered medical facilities to identify injured demonstrators and shot some of them…

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education has officially integrated electronic gaming into school curricula, encompassing both competitive and educational aspects. This landmark initiative aims to equip students with 21st-century digital skills, foster creativity and prepare them for careers in the rapidly growing gaming industry, aligning with global trends in educational innovation.

The Trump administration removed a large rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City. This landmark is recognized as the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement. The removal followed new federal guidance on displaying non-agency flags.

Nine people were killed and dozens injured after a shooting at a school in Canada's Tumbler Ridge. Police further confirmed that the gunman died from a "self-inflicted" injury.

A 13-year-old suspect was arrested by UK police following a stabbing incident at Kingsbury High School in northwest London. Two boys, aged 12 and 13, were seriously injured and hospitalized. Counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation into the attack, with the motive still under review.

TenZ addressed online rumors claiming Kyedae cheated on him with John Choi. He denied the claims, saying John is a shared friend and photos were taken out of context. He also denied donating bone marrow to Kyedae. Later, TenZ said esports helped him ignore online hate. Kyedae has not commented.