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BANGKOK — Four more miners who were trapped in a cave in Laos for more than a week were freed on Saturday, a day after another man was rescued, Thai rescuers said. The five men are among seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search of gold but were prevented from leaving when flash floods hit the remote mountain area of central Xaysomboun province on May 20. The rescuers were still trying to locate two men deeper in the cave. The cave system, which extends deep underground, is also extremely narrow, with some chambers measuring only about 50cm (20in)…
WASHINGTON — The United States signaled on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming the war with Iran if necessary, as the fate of a potential deal between Washington and Tehran remains elusive. “We are more than capable, our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful munitions,” US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said speaking at a major defense summit in Singapore on Saturday. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) echoed this stance on X, claiming US forces “remain present and vigilant across the region”. US…
WASHINGTON, 30th May, 2026 (WAM) — American technology firm Anthropic has climbed to the top of the artificial intelligence startup ecosystem to become Silicon Valley’s most valuable player, following its success in raising an additional $65 billion in funding. This latest funding round pushed the company’s market valuation to $965 billion, enabling it to surpass all of its competitors, most notably its chief rival OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. Anthropic’s value has nearly tripled since its previous valuation of $380 billion back in February. In comparison, rival OpenAI—which triggered the current AI boom in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT—was…
Days after a player won the Dh30 million grand prize in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, the operator on Saturday announced a fresh set of winning numbers under its twice-weekly format. For draw number 260530, held on May 30, the winning combination was: Days: 30, 9, 31, 16, 5 and 23 Lucky Month: 12 The latest draw also produced three Lucky Chance winners, with each receiving Dh50,000. The winning Lucky Chance IDs were: CV7299417 DC7972544 BX4880044 The Saturday draw comes just days after the UAE Lottery celebrated its first Dh30 million jackpot winner, the biggest prize awarded under the…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman conveyed the condolences of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the family members of the late former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi. During a meeting with the family in Riyadh on Saturday, Prince Khalid expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family and to the Republic of Yemen, its leadership, and people. The minister praised the late president’s leadership and his dedication to the security, stability, development, and prosperity of Yemen. Prince Khalid prayed to God Almighty to…
RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 8,090 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between May 21 and May 27, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 4,266 violators of the Residency Law, 2,653 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,171 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 7,466 illegal residents were deported while 14,484 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 572…
MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif said that the security situation during Hajj 2026 was stable and no incidents disrupting the Hajj or compromising the safety of the pilgrims happened. He attributed this to complete discipline of pilgrims and close monitoring of the pilgrims’ conditions, movements, and accommodations by the concerned authorities. The interior minister made the remarks in cables of greetings sent to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the occasion of the Eid Al-Adha…
JEDDAH — The Passports Department at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has swung into action in processing the departure procedures for the outbound flights of pilgrims returning home after completing their Hajj rituals. The General Directorate of Passports confirmed its peak operational readiness across all of the Kingdom’s land, air, and sea ports to handle the post-Hajj departure phase. It urged all international pilgrims to strictly adhere to their scheduled travel times. The directorate confirmed its full readiness to process departing pilgrims across all of the Kingdom’s international air, land, and sea ports, facilitating their smooth return home after…
Dubai Police arrested eight suspects after they allegedly stole a rare luxury oud valued at Dh12 million. The arrest took place within 12 hours. The group included a woman accused of impersonating a princess as part of the scheme. Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes. Source: Khaleej Times
BERLIN — The German government on Friday expressed “concern” over Israeli plans to expand control in Gaza, saying it would complicate humanitarian aid efforts for Palestinians living in the war-ravaged territory. “We view these announcements and the reports about them with concern, and if this were to happen, it would complicate our efforts—particularly the provision of further vital humanitarian aid, especially for the population,” Germany’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kathrin Deschauer told journalists in Berlin. Deschauer also said Germany opposes any permanent division of the Palestinian territory. “You also know that it is the position of the federal government and the…