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Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as a heatwave swept across much of Europe. Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Spain were also sweltering in extreme heat, with record temperatures in some areas disrupting schools and transport networks and forcing tourist sites – including the Eiffel Tower – to shut. Europe is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization, making such prolonged heat episodes increasingly likely. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
MADINAH — The Madinah region continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading date-producing regions of Saudi Arabia, with an annual production of 344,000 tons. Madinah ranks third among the Kingdom’s regions in date output and contributing to local content and the development of the agricultural and economic sectors. Dates from the region account for about 18 percent of national date production, while organic date production in the region totals about 4,600 tons annually, reflecting growing interest in organic farming and the application of best sustainable agricultural practices. Dates are among the region’s key economic products, supporting farmers,…
From normalising blended families to getting on TikTok to bond with their teenagers, dads are breaking gender norms to rewrite social conventions through their social media channels. This Father’s Day, Nasreen Abdulla combed the length and breadth of social media to find dad influencers. She spoke to some of the most prominent influencers and asked them all about being a content creator, social pressures they encounter and the challenges of bringing up their children in the age of social media. The Accidental Influencer (@arjundoney) For fitness enthusiast Arjun Doney, the Covid-19 lockdown was a chance to experiment with something he…
WASHINGTON, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Anthropic’s updated privacy policy requires some Claude users to submit government IDs and selfies for identity verification. Anthropic has updated its privacy policy to allow the company to require some Claude users to upload government-issued identification and submit selfie photos or videos for identity verification. The updated policy, which takes effect on July 8, introduces a new category of personal data collection that includes facial geometry templates, a data type that may qualify as biometric information under state privacy laws. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, received Meg O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer of bp, at ADNOC Headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The visit reflected the strength of the longstanding strategic partnership between ADNOC and bp, and their shared commitment to providing reliable energy while advancing practical solutions that support the responsible transformation of energy systems. Source: Emirates News Agency
MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced designated times for entry to Hijr Ismail, adjacent to the Holy Kaaba, for men and women. According to the authority, women can enter Hijr Ismail daily from 6:00 to 9:00 in the morning, while entry for men is scheduled from 10:00 to 1:00 during the night. This time schedule is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to regulate movement within the Grand Mosque and enhance services for worshipers. The authority said the designated timings aimed to facilitate worship, ensure…
SHARJAH, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — As part of efforts to expand economic and investment cooperation between Sharjah and China, Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, participated as part of a high-level delegation comprising several governmental and economic entities in the emirate, in an official visit to the cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, China. The visit aimed to explore promising investment opportunities in advanced technology, the digital economy, sustainable energy, and high-value manufacturing, as well as to participate in the “AIM Talks China 2026” conference. The company’s delegation included Omar Al Mulla,…
AMMAN — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the Consultative Meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers, convened at the invitation of Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. The meeting was held ahead of the resumed 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level in Amman on Monday. The meeting reviewed the latest regional developments, particularly those related to the agreement between Iran and the United States of America to end military operations and commence detailed negotiations. Discussions also covered key regional issues, foremost among…
AMMAN — Arab Foreign ministers welcomed the agreement between Iran and the United States. They emphasized the importance of reducing tensions and creating conditions conducive to a comprehensive agreement that would enhance security and stability across the region. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level, held in the Jordanian capital Amman on Monday. The meeting reviewed progress in joint Arab action as well as ways to strengthen the Arab League system and develop its mechanisms to fulfill the aspirations of member states.…