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Vic Mensa praised IShowSpeed’s 28-day Africa livestream tour, saying it helped challenge long-held stereotypes and reshape global perceptions of the continent. Speaking on a podcast, Mensa noted that millions experienced Africa in real time through Speed’s streams. He believes the journey provided authentic cultural insight, while Speed himself said the trip deeply inspired him and…

King Salman ordered over SAR3 billion in Ramadan aid for social security households/Image: SPA As Ramadan gathers pace, Saudi Arabia has announced the disbursement of more than SAR3 billion to social security beneficiaries, following a royal directive aimed at easing financial pressures during the holy month. Royal directive backed by Crown Prince The Custodian of…

Everest wasn’t always a mountain! These 200 million-year-old marine fossils prove the Himalaya was once underwater Imagine standing 8,000 metres above the sea floor at Mount Everest, and you find a marine fossil. You should not be surprised because fossils of marine animals have been documented near the summit of Mount Everest, findings that continue…

Years after his death in a jail cell, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein‘s estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle claims from victims who allege abuse or trafficking by him over more than two decades.The proposed court judgment was filed Thursday and covers alleged assaults from January 1, 1995, through Epstein’s…

Dubai boosts mosque access with 10 newly opened sites and plans five more for Ramadan 2026 / Image: file As the crescent moon marks the beginning of the Holy Month, Dubai is not just preparing with lights and lanterns; it is expanding its heart. To keep pace with its booming population and the spiritual surge…

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan twice turned down “serious” deals for release, a top aide to PM Shehbaz Sharif said, as tensions simmer over his health crisis.Adviser to the prime minister on political affairs Rana Sanaullah disclosed during a talk show on Wednesday that “two serious attempts were…

UAE President orders nationwide release of 1,440 inmates to mark Ramadan 2026/Image: X As Ramadan commences, the UAE has announced a nationwide prisoner release, with 1,440 inmates set to leave correctional institutions following a directive from the President. The move also includes the settlement of financial penalties linked to their sentences. President His Highness Mohamed…

Donald Trump (File photo) US president Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he’s ordering the release of classified files on UFOs and aliens, while accusing former president Barack Obama of releasing classified info.“Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the…

Nancy Guthrie missing case turns tense as YouTube streamers crowd her home and Jimmy Williams clashes with neighbor (Image via Getty) It has now been more than two weeks since 84 year old Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026. The search is still active. The FBI and local police are working together….