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Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation/Image: Getty Images A 28-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of murdering former UK politician Ann Widdecombe as detectives continue investigating the death of the 78-year-old at her home in Devon, the Guardian reported.Devon and Cornwall Police said the suspect was arrested at an address in…
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Former Qatar Emir and Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.The Amiri Diwan announced that Sheikh Hamad passed away on the morning of July 12. In a statement, it prayed for Allah’s mercy upon him and praised his lasting contributions to…
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates Most people picture a philanthropist as someone signing enormous cheques, not someone volunteering an evening a week or simply speaking up for a cause they believe in. Melinda French Gates has spent years pushing back against that narrow picture. “Philanthropy to me means using your voice, your time, your…
Saudi Arabia arrests 15,430 violators in weeklong crackdown. Saudi Arabia arrested 15,430 people in a nationwide enforcement campaign over the past week for violating residency, labour and border security regulations, according to the Ministry of Interior, as cited by Arab News.Official figures showed that 7,913 people were detained for residency-related offences, while 3,480 were arrested…
Emirates launches Airbus A380 flights between Dubai and Delhi from October. Emirates will begin operating its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai–Delhi route from October 25, making Delhi the third Indian city to receive regular flights by the airline’s double-decker aircraft.The airline said the A380 will replace one of its daily Dubai–Delhi services and will…
Indian Embassy in Kuwait limits passport and visa services to emergency cases. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has temporarily restricted its consular, passport and visa services to emergency cases only until Sunday, July 19, citing administrative reasons.In an official notice, the Embassy said only applicants who can provide documents proving the urgency of their request…
The death of a South Carolina sheriff unexpectedly triggered a far-reaching investigation after colleagues clearing out his office reportedly discovered sealed evidence bags containing cash inside a locked desk drawer. Some of the bags were empty, while others had been cut open or contained only part of the money they were supposed to hold. The…
Every piece of land has a history that predates modern civilisation. While some was forest, another was inhabited by generations of tribes who had created their entire life around it. However, the forces of colonisation and development forced upon them the rules that never applied to them in the first place, like giving up their…
Emirati Stunt Performer Brings Authentic Desert Action to ‘Dune: Part Three’ / Image – Mohammed Faisal Mostafa When audiences watch the sweeping desert battles of Dune: Part Three later this year, they will be seeing more than the spectacular landscapes of Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert. Hidden behind the breathtaking action sequences is an Emirati performer…
The UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) has passed a draft federal law aimed at strengthening the protection of the nation’s cultural heritage, imposing strict penalties that include fines of up to Dh10 million and prison sentences for offences such as damage, theft, and smuggling of heritage assets.The measure was approved during the council’s 13th session…
