For millions of years of existence, dinosaurs’ extinction was not as a result of their size, strength, or ferocity, but because the way their eggs were formed was a disadvantage to the species. Today, birds have evolved into masters of incubation, but new research published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution revealed that…
Othman bin Affan Mosque/Image: SPA Tucked between narrow medieval lanes in historic Jeddah, the Othman bin Affan Mosque is offering a rare, layered look into the city’s past. Fresh excavations at the site have uncovered more than 1,300 years of continuous history, linking early Islamic foundations to global trade routes and evolving architectural traditions, as…
Anger of the Muslim community toward the Australian government spilled into an Eid prayer gathering in Western Sydney, attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, as a small number of attendees called for the leaders to be removed from the mosque.The leaders, attending the event in Lakemba — part of…
The United States has struck an Iranian missile manufacturing facility in Karaj as part of its ongoing military campaign, “Operation Epic Fury,” with satellite imagery indicating extensive damage to the site.In a post on X, US centcom said: “Prior to Operation Epic Fury, the Iranian regime used the Karaj Surface-to-Surface Missile Plant to assemble ballistic…
Saudi Arabia and Egypt sign visa exemption deal/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed an agreement to exempt holders of official passports from short-stay visa requirements, in a move aimed at easing travel and reinforcing cooperation between the two countries.The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and…
Representational photo- Oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (AP) Kuwait said its Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery was again targeted by Iranian drones on Friday, causing fires at several units. The same refinery was hit a day earlier.Friday’s attack took place as Kuwait marked Eid al-Fitr. Authorities said firefighters were working to control the latest…
Makkah/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has announced Eid Al Fitr 2026 prayer timings across its major cities, with authorities urging worshippers to arrive early and follow guidelines to ensure smooth and orderly celebrations. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance outlined the schedule for Eid prayers, which will be observed at different times across the…
PC: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) The structural integrity of the Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands, described as a 115-meter-wide concrete ‘coffin,’ is endangered according to the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO). This dome was built over an unlined crater from a nuclear explosion that occurred in 1958 and contains over 120,000 tonnes…
Eid ul Fitr 2026 Confirmed: Morocco, Egypt, Belgium to Celebrate on Friday, March 20 In a rare moment of near-global alignment, countries across North Africa, the Middle East and even Europe have officially announced that Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, marking the end of Ramadan for millions of Muslims…
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf Thursday, raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy.The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbours directly into the…
