Explained: Saudi Arabia’s new 90-day health insurance policy for overseas Hajj, Umrah pilgrims

Performing Hajj or Umrah in 2026? Here’s Saudi Arabia’s New Health Insurance Policy You Must Know As millions of Muslim believers prepare for pilgrimages like Hajj and Umrah, authorities in Saudi Arabia are enhancing healthcare coverage for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom. The aim is to ensure that pilgrims can undertake their spiritual journeys…

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Campaigning formally kicks off across Nepal for March 5 elections

Rameshwor Phuyal, a candidate from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), walks with supporters to the election office to register his candidacy for the general election to be held on March 5 in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) Political parties in Nepal on Monday officially began campaigning for the March…

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‘I have nothing to hide’: Trump responds to Epstein link claims; takes dig at Hillary Clinton

Trump with Epstein (File photo) US President Donald Trump has once again denied any involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying he has been “totally exonerated” and has “nothing to hide.”Addressing reporters, Trump said investigations had cleared him of wrongdoing. “I have nothing to hide. I’ve been exonerated. I have nothing to do with…

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UK to add AI chatbots to safety laws after Grok row

UK PM Keir Starmer (File photo) The UK govt said Monday that it would include AI chatbots in online safety laws, closing a loophole exposed after Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok was used to create sexualised deepfakes.Providers of chatbots will be responsible for preventing them from generating illegal or harmful content, extending rules that currently…

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Michael Jordan under fire after post-race celebration gesture toward child goes viral |

Michael Jordan’s post-race gesture toward a child at Daytona 500 sparks heated debate online/ X The Daytona 500 was meant to be a milestone moment for Michael Jordan and his NASCAR team. Instead, a brief interaction during the celebrations has become the centre of attention. Jordan attended the race to support driver Tyler Reddick, whose…

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Los Angeles flash flood warning: What residents need to know about upcoming storms

Los Angeles and much of Southern California are facing flash flood risks as a series of strong storms moves through the region, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and hazardous conditions. Officials and forecasters warn residents to stay alert and prepared because flash floods can develop quickly and with little warning. What’s happening now A powerful weather…

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‘No one is entitled…’: US secretary of state Marco Rubio doubles down on visa not a ‘privilege’ remark

US State Department has reiterated that visas are not a guaranteed right and can be taken away if foreign visitors act against America’s national interests, following remarks by secretary of state Marco Rubio during a visit to Hungary.In a video shared by the department, Rubio said he had made the point repeatedly and wanted to…

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Norwegian scientist suffers brain damage after testing secret microwave device on himself to disprove ‘Havana Syndrome’: Report

A scientist in Norway gave himself brain damage after he tested a secret weapon on himself to disprove the existence of Havana Syndrome, it emerged.The unidentified govt researcher built a machine capable of emitting powerful pulses of microwave energy in an attempt to prove such devices were harmless to humans, The Telegraph reported.But after testing…

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Is AI becoming conscious? Anthropic CEO admits ‘we don’t know’ as Claude’s behavior stuns researchers |

Researchers report Claude sometimes voices discomfort and estimates its own consciousness, raising ethical and philosophical questions about advanced AI behavior/ AI Illustration The race toward artificial general intelligence, systems meant to match or surpass human reasoning across most tasks, has compressed timelines across the industry. Companies now speak openly about reaching that threshold within years…

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