Author: Editorial Team
ATHENS — All but two pro-Palestinian activists detained by Israeli forces after their flotilla headed for Gaza was intercepted in international waters have now been released in Greece. On Thursday, around 175 activists aboard 22 ships bound for Gaza carrying aid were taken to Crete after Israeli forces seized the boats in international waters near the Greek island. The organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) denounced the action as “piracy”, saying members were seized unlawfully more than 965km (600 miles) from Gaza, which is under an Israeli naval blockade. All the detained activists have disembarked in Crete, apart from…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has launched the fourth phase of implementing residential and commercial design guidelines under the Saudi Architecture Charter, expanding coverage to cities and governorates in Riyadh, Makkah, Northern Borders, and Tabuk regions. The initiative is part of the Saudi Architecture Map, launched in March 2025 by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aimed at strengthening national architectural identity, improving urban quality of life, and enhancing the Kingdom’s visual landscape. The architecture map includes 19 architectural styles inspired by Saudi Arabia’s diverse geographical and cultural characteristics, developed through urban and historical studies reflecting the Kingdom’s…
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple could be preparing a significant AI upgrade to the iPhone camera app in its upcoming iOS 27 release. This launch would include a dedicated Siri mode as a new toggle alongside existing photo, video and portrait options. The update could also involve moving the iPhone’s Visual Intelligence offering from the camera control button to the camera app itself, making the AI feature more discoverable. Users will be able to point the camera at an object and access services such as ChatGPT to ask questions or run a Google reverse image search for additional information,…
LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors in California have filed a criminal charge against Britney Spears over her arrest last month for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said. She was arrested on 4 March on a southern California highway after driving her BMW “erratically at a high rate of speed”, authorities said. The criminal complaint does not specify what kind of alcohol or drugs, or what…
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of condolences to Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly on the death of his father. In the cable, the Crown Prince expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Madbouly and his family following the passing of his father, Maj. Gen. Kamal Madbouly. “We received the news of the passing of your father, Maj. Gen. Kamal Madbouly — may Allah have mercy on him — and extend to you and the family of the deceased our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy,” the Crown Prince said. He prayed…
UAE weather on Saturday, May 2, will be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, the Met Department predicted. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in their weather bulletin that light to moderate northwesterly to northeasterly winds, freshening at times, will blow with a speed of 10-25 km/h, reaching 35kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Temperatures across the UAE will increase up to 44°C. Mercury is expected to rise to 38°C in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai on Saturday, while the lowest temperatures will be 26°C and 27°C, respectively. The…
DUBAI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Emirates Engineering, making it the first UAE-based entity to receive this certification, marking a major advancement in the nation’s aviation regulatory capabilities. With this milestone, the GCAA becomes one of the extremely few aviation authorities able to issue Supplemental Type Certificates, an advanced airworthiness function that enables certified modifications to aircraft, systems, and components in accordance with international safety standards. This achievement reflects the UAE’s growing engineering ecosystem and the GCAA’s commitment to strengthening national competencies, supporting local industry, and…
Every spring, says Denise Smith, a physical therapist in Chicago, she sees an increase in patients with pain in the bottoms of their feet. They’ve spent the winter in heavily cushioned shoes or boots that don’t engage their foot’s muscles, and suddenly they’re wearing sandals and flip-flops, which do. The sudden change can overload the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to the base of your toes. That stress can cause plantar fasciitis, which generally presents as a sharp pain in the sole or heel, often most noticeable with those first steps out of bed in…
Meta Platforms recently celebrated a “milestone” quarter as revenue climbed 33% year-on-year to $56.3 billion in Q1 2026 on the back of advertising growth across its apps and AI infrastructure investments. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the results were driven by growth “across our apps and the release of our first model from Meta Superintelligence Labs”, adding the company is “on track to deliver personal superintelligence to billions of people”. In attempts to keep up with fellow tech giants, Meta raised its capex forecast for 2026. It is now ranging between $125 billion and $145 billion, up from $115 billion to…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior stressed that visit visas of all types do not allow holders to perform Hajj, emphasizing that obtaining an official Hajj permit is a mandatory requirement. In a statement, the ministry urged all individuals to comply with regulations governing the 1447H Hajj season and to cooperate with authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. It warned that violations of Hajj regulations would result in legal penalties. The ministry also called on the public to report violators through the designated hotline 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in…