Saudi Arabia now offers a 30-day grace period for expired visit visas, allowing holders to exit without immediate penalties via the Absher platform. Overstaying this window results in hefty fines, potential jail time, and deportation. This shift aligns with broader visa reforms, including skill-based employment visas, signaling a move towards a more flexible and transparent immigration system.
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Sharjah’s Faya palaeolandscape has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking the UAE’s second such site. With evidence of continuous human presence spanning 210,000 years, including advanced stone tools, the site offers rare insight into early human settlement in Arabia. The listing affirms the UAE’s role in global heritage preservation and archaeological research.
Nasa faces significant staff reductions. Over 2,000 senior employees are expected to leave. This is due to proposed budget cuts. The White House plans to reduce Nasa's funding. This could impact future missions. Projects like Moon and Mars missions may face delays. Goddard Space Flight Center and Johnson Space Center are among the affected centers. Nasa aims to continue its mission despite these challenges.
Today at 12:27 PM Mecca time, the sun will be directly above the Kaaba, causing no shadows to appear. This rare event happens twice a year due to Earth’s tilt and Mecca’s latitude. It offers Muslims worldwide a natural way to check the Qibla direction using simple shadow methods during this precise moment.
Emmanuel Macron visited London, leading to UK-France agreements. The nations agreed on migration controls, including a 'one in, one out' returns scheme. They pledged more Storm Shadow missiles for Ukraine and discussed a replacement system. Macron advocated for joint recognition of a Palestinian state, emphasizing the urgency of a ceasefire.
During the 12-day war with Iran, an Israeli F-15 faced a fuel issue near Tehran. The pilot detected the problem inside Iranian territory. A refueling aircraft was dispatched to assist. An emergency landing in a neighboring country was planned as an alternative. Ultimately, the refueling was successful.
Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a UC Berkeley business professor, was fatally shot in Greece near his ex-wife's home. The professor was in Greece because of a custody battle with his ex-wife. The masked gunman fled on foot after shooting Jeziorski multiple times. The family is seeking justice and raising funds for legal fees and repatriation, while the Haas School of Business mourns the loss of a beloved professor.
White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stated President Trump possesses the authority to dismiss Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell if justified. This stems from concerns over a reported $700 million cost overrun during renovations at the Fed's Washington headquarters. Budget Director Russ Vought criticized the $2.
John Phillip Thomas and Lynette Read Sharp face charges for allegedly aiding Benjamin Hanil Song, who attacked an ICE detention center in Alvarado, Texas. While not directly involved in the shooting, they are accused of helping Song evade capture by coordinating through encrypted chats. Thomas and Sharp are now in custody, with Song apprehended after a manhunt.
Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and WHO regional director, has been placed on indefinite leave starting July 11. This action follows fraud, forgery, and power misuse cases filed against her by Bangladesh's anti-corruption commission four months prior. WHO's assistant director-general Catharina Boehme will serve as the Officer in Charge in her place.
Fueled by significant investment and growing local enthusiasm, Gulf football is experiencing a surge. Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, a record-holding champion, leads the charge alongside Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Nassr, attracting global stars. UAE's Al-Ain and Shabab Al-Ahli also stand out, while Qatar's Al-Sadd and Al-Rayyan showcase the nation's post-World Cup strength.