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Kenyan woman hired in Saudi while pregnant says boss wants her to give baby to mosque
At 27 years old, Mary is on her second contract job in Saudi Arabia, where she had gone in search of greener pastures When she went to start working on her second contract, she realised that she was pregnant, and after talking with her employers,...
Owner: Vitaliy Laptenok
Georgia Today: SNAP benefits could end if shutdown endures; New agriscience building in Towns County
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Georgia Public Broadcasting
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Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here we bring you the latest reports from the GPB newsroom. On today's episode, SNAP benefits are set to end in November if the government shutdown continues. Towns County celebrates its new...
Owner: American Government
Frenda Chelangat: Joy as Kenyan woman tied, badly mistreated in Saudi finally returns home
Frenda Chelagat, a young woman who went to work in Saudi Arabia to improve her life and those of her people, returned to the country When Frenda arrived in Saudi, things did not go as expected, and she developed health challenges but was still...
Owner: Vitaliy Laptenok
Saudi Arabia Abolishes Kafala System After 50 Years In Landmark Reform For Migrant Workers
In a historic move, Saudi Arabia has officially abolished its decades-old Kafala (sponsorship) system, a decision that promises to transform the lives of millions of migrant workers across the kingdom. Announced in June 2025, the sweeping reform...
Owner: The Sarkar Family
Radisson Hotel Group surpasses 210 signings and openings in 2025
BRUSSELS – Radisson Hotel Group has recorded more than 210 hotel signings and openings so far in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-expanding international operators. The company reports progress across multiple brands and...
Owner: Theodore Koumelis and Vicky Karantzavelou
The 79-year-old boxer whose moves have made him an unlikely TikTok star
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BBC
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Ryley BowmanBBC Scotland News ShareSave Frank has more than a million followers on social media platforms Frank Gilfeather hung up his boxing gloves more than half a century ago but now, at the age of 79, he has become an unlikely star. He has...
Owner: British Government
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Meet Trump at White House in November
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Sri Lanka Guardian
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is scheduled to visit the White House on November 18 to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump, with plans to sign agreements spanning artificial intelligence, defense, nuclear...
Owner: Nilantha Ilangamuwa
Eight stand-out restaurants at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resorts
Pro-Government
The National News
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Miso black cod. Camel milk-based cheese. Peruvian-style ceviche. Turkish-style eggs. You might be isolated on the coast of an island at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project – the nearest town about an hour away – but you will certainly eat well. Each of...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Autonomous vehicle service beneficiaries surpass 950 in Riyadh: TGA
Indeterminate
Zawya
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RIYADH - The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced the continued operation of its autonomous vehicle service in Riyadh, in cooperation with technology and operations partners Uber and WeRide. The initial application phase of the service...
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Hajj 2026: Dual 23kg Luggage Policy Raises Logistical Concerns
A new luggage policy introduced for the 2026 Hajj, which allows each pilgrim to travel with two 23kg bags and one backpack, has drawn operational scrutiny from stakeholders concerned about its logistical implications. By Chimezie Godfrey A new...
Owner: Bougei Mohammed Attah, Danlami Nmodu
Govt begins refunding Rs3.5bn to Hajj pilgrims under regular scheme
75% of pilgrims to get refunds from Rs12,000 to Rs110,000. Minister says refund process transparent, ongoing nationwide. 25% of pilgrims with best accommodation not eligible for refunds. The federal government has begun issuing refunds to pilgrims...
Owner: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman
Stocks soar to more records as Nvidia leads the way
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Yahoo Finance
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US stocks jumped to new record highs on Tuesday as investors fielded the latest rush of earnings and looked to the Federal Reserve meeting to confirm interest rate cuts are on the way. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 0.3%, while the...
Owner: Apollo Global Management
Hajj 2026: The Dual 23kg Luggage Policy and the Looming Logistical Challenge
The new luggage policy introduced for the 2026 Hajj, which allows each pilgrim to travel with two 23kg bags and one backpack, warrants closer operational scrutiny to assess its advantages and potential drawbacks. Previously, Nigerian pilgrims were...
Owner: Nigerian Union of Journalists
The Payments Newsletter including Digital Assets & Blockchain, October 2025
[co-author: Nicole Ahlawat] Key developments of interest over the last month include: the Australian Government consulting on draft legislation to regulate digital asset platforms and tokenised custody services; the UK and U.S. governments...
Owner: Aviva Cuyler
International Raiders Hoping to be Pitch Perfect at the Breeders’ Cup
DEL MAR, USA — As the World Series continues its three-game run in Los Angeles, at Dodger Stadium it's all about Japanese baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani. Head a little farther down the Californian coast to Del Mar and the Thoroughbred World...
Owner: Sue Morris Finley
SAUDI FINANCING FOR GB, ELEUTHERA AND EXUMA AIRPORTS
Posted on 21 October 2025. by Jones Bahamas By Gerrino J. Saunders Bahama Journal News Editor After long negotiations, funding has been secured for Grand Bahama’s international airport and airports in North Eleuthera and Georgetown Exuma through...
Owner: Wendall K. Jones
SA’s G20 agenda draws broad support — but it could be undone by Trump’s opposition
Has South Africa boosted Africa’s prospects by pursuing a worthy development-oriented agenda for its G20 presidency this year? Or has it bitten off more than it can chew with over-ambitious targets that were always doomed to be scuppered by the US...
Owner: The Daily Maverick Pty
2025 Breeders' Cup: Seven must-watch horses on Saturday
If the Kentucky Derby is horse racing's Super Bowl, then the Breeders' Cup is horse racing's Olympics. The Breeders' Cup annually attracts many of the best horses from around the world to compete in 14 different events -- everything from the $1...
Owner: Shari Redstone (Family)
Fortune Forum Cements Riyadh’s Role as Global Trade, Innovation Hub
Pro-Government
Asharq Al-Awsat
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International business leaders are turning their attention to Riyadh, where Saudi Arabia will host the Fortune Global Forum for the first time on October 26–27, in a move underscoring the Kingdom’s growing status as a global economic hub and a...
Owner: Saudi Government
How Nigeria is Stifling Tourism Growth, Losing Billions of Dollars to Stringent Visa Processing
Chinedu Eze There are strong indications that the challenge in Visa processing is stifling tourism growth in Nigeria, causing the nation to gradually lose billions of dollars that would have been earned if it has liberal visa process and comes as...
Owner: Nduka Obaigbena