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In 1887, an Egyptian woman dug for fertilizer in the ruins of Amarna and uncovered the lost diplomatic network of the Bronze AgeWhile searching for fertilizer in 1887, an Egyptian woman made a startling discovery: baked clay tablets that would come to be known as the...
Why Europe Is Quietly Bringing Back an Animal That Went Extinct in 1627The last aurochs, an ancestor of modern cattle, vanished in Poland in 1627. However, a groundbreaking scientific effort is bringing these m...
April 12 in world history: From the introduction of Union Jack to opening of DisneylandApril 12th marks pivotal moments, including the 1204 sacking of Constantinople, the 1606 decree of the Union Flag, and the 1861 start of th...
March 31 in world history: From inauguration of Eiffel Tower to Warsaw Pact dissolutionMarch 31 holds historical weight across the globe. From royal decrees in Spain to the opening of Japan, this date witnessed pivotal moments...
No test, no marriage? This country makes premarital medical examinations for couples mandatory from this yearThe Ministry of Health in Oman has made premarital medical examinations for couples mandatory from January 1, 2026. The rules apply even if...
Bhagwant Mann slams Centre’s ‘dictatorial’ move to restructure Panjab University, vows legal actionPunjab CM Bhagwant Mann has strongly criticized the central government's notification to restructure Panjab University's governing bodies, ...
Saudi Arabia introduces new law allowing foreigners to own propertySaudi Arabia has enacted a new law opening its real estate sector to foreign ownership, effective in 180 days. It allows foreign individual...
‘He despises them’: Furious Prince William to axe Harry’s children from royal lineup when he’s kingPrince William may remove Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's HRH titles. This action could happen when William becomes king. Prince Harry...
Kuwait forms new government headed by Ahmad Abdullah Al-SabahEmad al al-Atiqi, Anwar Ali al-Mudhaf and Abdullah Ali al-Yahya retained their posts as oil, finance and foreign ministers respectively, ac...
Cambodian king appoints Hun Manet as new PMCambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has named Hun Manet as the new prime minister after his father and current prime minister Hun Sen announced...
Russia bans Western investors from selling banking, key energy stakesWestern countries and allies, including Japan, have piled financial restrictions on Russia since it sent troops into Ukraine in late Februa...
Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to group of "talented" expatsThe announcement follows a royal decree issued last Thursday which grants citizenship to "experts and exceptional global talents" who will ...
Saudi Arabia's King Salman names new economy minister, eldest son Prince Sultan as advisorThe king named Faisal al-Ibrahim as the minister of economy and planning, a move that promotes him from his post as deputy minister in whic...
EXPLAINER: Why is Harry and Meghan's son not a prince?Harry and Meghan's son, seventh in line to the British throne, is Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. In contrast, the children of Harry's older br...
Saudis vowed to stop executing minors; some death sentences remain, rights groups sayThe state-backed HRC in April cited a March royal decree by King Salman stipulating that individuals sentenced to death for crimes committe...
Saudi Arabia to lift driving ban on women from June 24All the requirements for women in the kingdom to start driving have been established, Bassami was quoted as saying in a statement released ...
Saudi King orders new allowances to offset rising cost of livingSaudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, roughly doubled gasoline prices on Monday as part of a broad reform initiative aimed at diversi...
Republic Day parade to See French contingent with musiciansThe 35th Infantry Regiment and Musical Infantry Regiment of France will march alongside Indian troops in the R-Day parade making it the fir...
- Thailand blocks access to WikiLeaks website
Thai authorities have used their emergency powers to block domestic access to the WikiLeaks whistleblower website on security grounds.
- Thai coup leader receives royal endorsement
Thailand's coup leader, General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, formally received the endorsement of the nation's revered king in a ceremony today at...