Riyadh : A Chinese mobile application titled “Are You Dead?”, known in Mandarin as “死了么”, has climbed to the top of Apple’s paid app rankings in China, drawing widespread attention for its stark concept and emotional appeal. The app is designed primarily for people who live alone. Its core function is simple: users must check in regularly, and if they fail to do so for two consecutive days, the app automatically sends an email alert to their chosen emergency contacts.

Riyadh : Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, is widely regarded as the richest individual to have ever lived. According to estimates cited by The Times of India (TOI), his wealth has been valued at around $131 billion (£99 billion) in modern terms, surpassing the fortunes of today’s richest billionaires. The Other historical assessments place his riches even higher, ranging between $400 billion and $500 billion.

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein on Sunday visited Jabal Amman Publishers. A Jordan-based company specialising in publishing, knowledge content development, educational technology, and reading solutions. During the visit, Their Royal Highnesses expressed appreciation for the company’s contribution to spreading knowledge and strengthening Arabic content. They highlighted its focus on key areas including technology, tourism, entrepreneurship, and mental health, noting the importance of such initiatives in supporting education and social development.

New York: Donald Trump has once again triggered international discussion after remarks suggesting renewed interest in acquiring Greenland , with the White House acknowledging the use of the U.S. military has not been completely ruled out. According to officials, Donald Trump recently spoke about Greenland's strategic importance , highlighting its location in the Arctic, rich natural resources , and growing geopolitical significance amid rising global competition.

Videos circulating widely on social media show Iranian women burning photographs of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and even using the flames to light cigarettes, in a striking act of defiance amid renewed protests in Iran. The clips shared on platforms such as X, Instagram and Telegram capture women deliberately setting fire to Khamenei’s images, an act that is considered a serious criminal offence under Iranian law.

Former Aurangabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Imtiaz Jaleel was attacked by an angry mob while campaigning for the municipal polls in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Wednesday, January 7. The incident occurred in the Baijipura Jinsi area, where Jaleel was travelling in his vehicle as part of his campaign. According to police and party sources, people carrying black flags threw eggs at his car and attempted to block the vehicle.

London: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were taken into custody during a late-night operation at their residence, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The sources said the couple was asleep when US forces entered the bedroom and detained them during the raid. The operation was carried out in the early hours, catching them off guard.

Rafah: Renowned Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie visited the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Friday to review humanitarian aid operations and show solidarity with Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip. The visit focused on monitoring the delivery of international relief supplies and drawing attention to the deepening humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing ‘Israeli’ assault on Gaza.

New York: A significant moment in youth driven politics unfolded today as Zohran Mamdani officially took oath, marking the beginning of a new phase in his public service. The oath ceremony was attended by supporters, community members, and a large number of young people, reflecting the growing influence of youth participation in contemporary politics. Zohran Mamdani formally assumed his responsibilities, reinforcing his commitment to represent working-class communities and the younger generation.

New Delhi - AlHind Air, promoted by entrepreneur T. Mohammed Haris, has received the long-awaited No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the airline’s entry into India’s domestic aviation market. The Ministry granted NOCs to AlHind Air and FlyExpress on December 24, 2025, marking the first formal step toward their launch as scheduled Indian carriers.

Riyadh — Saudi Arabia has deported more Indian nationals than any other country over the past five years, official data presented by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shows, surpassing even the United States in the number of removals during the period from 2021 to 2025. According to numbers shared in a Rajya Sabha reply, Saudi Arabia recorded the highest deportations of Indian citizens worldwide.

Riyadh: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodríguez have deepened their connection with Saudi Arabia by purchasing luxury homes at the Kingdom’s high-end Red Sea destination, one of the world’s most exclusive island retreats. Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the ambitious regenerative tourism project on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, announced on Monday that the couple has acquired two ultra-luxury villas at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence.

Gaza: Gaza’s Civil Defense authorities reported that a Palestinian was killed and several fires broke out after three unexploded devices detonated in different areas of the Gaza Strip, causing extensive material damage. In an official statement, the Civil Defense said the devices were remnants left behind by ‘Israeli’ military operations and continue to endanger civilian lives. The explosions damaged nearby properties and sparked fires that emergency teams worked to contain.

Patna: Nusrat Parveen, a newly appointed AYUSH doctor whose niqab was pulled by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a public ceremony, is considering not joining government service following the incident, according to her family. The episode occurred on December 15 at the Chief Minister’s residence in Patna during an official function to distribute appointment letters to 1,283 newly recruited doctors in the Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic and Unani systems of medicine.

London: Millions of Muslims in the UK face the risk of losing their British citizenship under expanding government powers, according to a new report released by two rights groups, raising serious concerns about discrimination and legal inequality. The report, jointly prepared by the Runnymede Trust and human rights organisation Reprieve, warns that current nationality laws disproportionately affect Muslims and ethnic minorities, creating what it describes as a “systemic threat” to affected communities.

Gaza: UNRWA is facing unprecedented humanitarian and operational challenges as the war and ‘Israeli’ blockade continue to severely impact Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, a senior agency official has warned. Speaking on Roya TV’s Akhbar al-Sabi‘a, UNRWA media adviser Adnan Abu Hasna outlined the scale of the crisis and the agency’s efforts to maintain essential services under what he described as extremely difficult conditions.

Jakarta: Devastating floods and landslides have claimed at least 1,003 lives across Indonesia northwestern island of Sumatra, rescue officials confirmed on Saturday, as authorities continue large-scale relief and recovery operations. According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, the disaster has unfolded over the past two weeks, leaving more than 5,400 people injured and 218 still missing. Officials warned that the death toll is expected to rise as search teams reach remote and previously inaccessible areas.

New York: YouTube superstar Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is preparing to enter two major industries finance and telecommunications as his holding company Beast Industries explores launching a financial services platform and a new phone company called Beast Mobile, according to new reports. The company, which generated over $400 million in revenue last year, is now moving to scale its business while tightening operational costs.

Riyadh: Alkobra Mining Company (AMAK), one of Saudi Arabia’s prominent mining operators, has announced the identification of nearly 11 million tonnes of potentially economic mineral resources within one of its exploration licences in the Najran region. The resources include gold, copper, zinc, and silver ores, according to disclosures posted on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) and the company’s official LinkedIn page.

Texas: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has predicted that rapid advances in artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape the global workforce, saying that working could become “optional” within the next decade or so. His remarks came during an appearance on Nikhil Kamath’s WTF podcast, where he discussed the future of jobs, entrepreneurship, and immigration. During the conversation, Musk said that the H1B visa widely used by Indian professionals to work in the United States may lose much of its relevance as AI takes over a significant share of human tasks.

Gaza -‘Israeli’ writer Tamar Raphael issued a detailed public statement on Saturday after facing a wave of online harassment over comments she made at the Frankfurt Book Fair, where she stated that ‘Israel’ had committed genocide in Gaza. The backlash began following a Friday report in the Hebrew edition of Haaretz, which noted that Raphael who lives in Berlin and attended the fair as part of the Culture Ministry-supported ‘Israeli’ pavilion wore a Palestinian-flag pin and openly criticized ‘Israel’s’ actions.

DUBAI -An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, resulting in the death of its pilot, the IAF confirmed in an official statement. “An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident,” the force said, adding that it “deeply” regrets the loss and “stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.”

Riyadh - The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief), in cooperation with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), has launched the 2025 Food Security Project, aiming to distribute 500 tons of dates to vulnerable Jordanian households and Palestinian refugees across all governorates. The initiative, announced on Thursday, continues the long-standing humanitarian partnership between Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Washington, DC — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud faced intense criticism from 9/11 survivors and families during his visit to the White House on Tuesday, where he defended Saudi Arabia’s position on the 2001 attacks and insisted the kingdom is committed to preventing such tragedies from ever happening again. The Crown Prince, who met President Donald Trump to discuss defense cooperation and a new civilian nuclear agreement, was confronted by questions about both the 9/11 attacks and the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Riyadh - Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended an official black-tie state dinner at the White House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, joining Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Washington, DC. The 40-year-old Portuguese icon arrived with his fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, and was seated among a high-profile guest list that included Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.