Former Mississippi Police Officer Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Torturing Black Men WASHINGTON — In a case that has shocked the nation, a third former Mississippi police officer, Daniel Opdyke, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for the brutal torture of two black men in their own home. Daniel Opdyke, 28, is among ...
Saudi Commerce Ministry Takes Action Against Firms Conducting Illegal Lotteries In a bold move against unethical business practices, the Saudi Ministry of Commerce has levied penalties against companies found organizing illegal lotteries in a bid to boost sales. Ministry Cracks Down on Retailers Using Prize Draws to Lure Customers The Ministry’s crackdown targeted retailers who ...
Indian Lottery Kingpin Revealed as Top Political Donor NEW DELHI — Santiago Martin, the Indian man who struck gold selling lottery tickets, has emerged as the leading contributor to political parties through a contentious funding program. Martin’s company, Future Gaming and Hotel Services Pvt. Ltd, splurged a whopping 13.68bn rupees ($165m, £130m) on electoral bonds ...
Neom Unveils Treyam: Where Futuristic Design Meets Natural Beauty Neom, the ambitious sustainable city project in Saudi Arabia, has introduced Treyam – a groundbreaking concept that seamlessly merges futuristic design with the breathtaking beauty of nature. A Glimpse into Treyam Treyam, which translates to “three moons” in Arabic, is a revolutionary design concept that showcases ...
Winston Peters Brushes Off Chumbawamba Controversy WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s deputy prime minister Winston Peters is unfazed by the backlash surrounding his use of Chumbawamba’s hit song Tubthumping at a recent political rally. The UK band accused him of “hijacking” the song and sought a “cease and desist” letter from their recording label. “It seems ...
Jared Kushner Suggests Gaza’s “Waterfront Property” is Valuable, Calls for Removal of Civilians In a controversial statement, former White House adviser Jared Kushner has sparked outrage by suggesting that Gaza’s “waterfront property” holds significant value and should be cleared of civilians to maximize its potential. Kushner made the remarks in an interview dated 15 February, ...
Tragedy at Sea: Eight Sailors Dead as South Korean Tanker Capsizes off Japan’s West Coast In a devastating maritime incident, eight sailors have lost their lives after a South Korean-flagged tanker overturned off the west coast of Japan. Amidst the chaos, one survivor was found in a non-life-threatening condition, while two others remain unaccounted for, ...
King Salman Congratulates Tunisian President on Independence Day JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Republic of Tunisia President Kais Saied on his country’s Independence Day. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished Saied continued good health and happiness, and the government ...
Senegal’s President Defends Decision to Delay Elections In a recent interview with the BBC, President Macky Sall of Senegal expressed no regrets over the controversial decision to delay this year’s elections, despite the deadly protests it sparked. President Sall clarified that the decision was not made unilaterally, but in response to concerns raised by parliamentarians. ...
Saudis Can Now Visit Albania and Kosovo Without a Visa In an exciting development for Saudi travelers, citizens of the Kingdom will no longer require a visa to visit Albania and Kosovo. This new visa-free arrangement is sure to attract many Saudis looking to explore these European destinations. Simplifying Travel for Saudis The decision to ...
