ATHENS — The man accused of killing a Scottish aid worker and disposing of her body in a suitcase has appeared in a court in Athens. The 26-year-old is accused of killing Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, who was discovered by a homeless man in a derelict building in the Kypseli area of the Greek capital on July 18, days after she had been reported missing. Sharif Ahmadzai, who is of Afghan origin, arrived at the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Athens Court of First Instance for a hearing on Wednesday morning in an unmarked car, alongside a number of police officers.…
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The government of India is reportedly planning to offer longer tax exemptions to foreign technology companies. This news is speculated to be part of a bid to convince these manufacturers to invest in the country and set up manufacturing hubs that rival China. Financial Times (FT) reported the proposed boosted tax exemptions were submitted to parliament on the 4th of August 2026, with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stating they should be pushed through with urgency to “provide ease of doing business and tax certainty”. The government has tabled a proposal which would extend tax exemptions by a decade through to…
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced the opening of registration for the Artificial Intelligence Professional Badges in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, launched earlier this year during the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building (ICAN 2026). This phase covers two specializations: “AI Engineer,” which focuses on practical skills in developing AI models and systems, and “Data Scientist,” which focuses on algorithm development and analytical capabilities. Applicants will undergo a standardized three-level assessment framework supervised by an independent scientific committee comprising researchers, academics, and experts from both the public and private sectors. The framework aims to…
JAKARTA — Authorities in Indonesia have arrested a second Malaysian in less than a week for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine and ecstasy pills into the country, a crime that carries the death penalty in the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian nation. A 22-year-old identified only as “DI” was detained in Surabaya, Indonesia’s second-largest city, on Monday shortly after landing on a flight from Kuala Lumpur, airport security task force head Novi Manunggal said in a statement. Acting on a tipoff, officials at the airport found “methamphetamine and ecstasy pills attached to the suspect’s body,” Novi’s statement said. “DI” was found with four packs,…
A weekend can feel surprisingly long when you’re surrounded by mountains, turquoise waters and winding coastal roads. With Oman announcing a new free 14-day tourist visa for eligible travellers, there’s never been a better time for UAE residents to swap skyscrapers for dramatic landscapes and quiet villages. Whether you’re looking for adventure, relaxation or simply a change of scenery, Oman offers all three within a few hours’ drive from the UAE. From ancient forts and mountain viewpoints to crystal-clear wadis and freshly grilled seafood, here’s how to make the most of a 48-hour escape. Before you hit the road Before…
Dubai has become home to The Pediatric Academy, a new international education institution created to advance knowledge-sharing among healthcare professionals and give parents better access to understandable, evidence-informed information about their children’s health and development. Founded by pediatric dentist, author and international speaker Dr. Rafif Tayara, The Pediatric Academy brings together education on pediatric dentistry, airway health, sleep-disordered breathing, oral function, early facial growth, interceptive orthodontics and myofunctional therapy. The institution combines a global online education platform with in-person professional training at its Dubai training location at Jumeira Street The Academy’s initial programs focus on an area of children’s healthcare…
CHICAGO — A former attorney has testified that the United States is wrongfully relying on Israeli “convictions” several decades ago in ongoing its efforts to deport Salah Sarsour, the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque. Jawad Boulos represented Sarsour in Israeli military court in the 1990s. Israeli authorities coerced Sarsour into confessing to crimes but never succeeded in tying him to a terrorist organization, Boulos testified on Tuesday in immigration court, where the Palestinian is fighting a Trump administration effort to deport him. Sarsour, a legal permanent resident of the United States, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at…
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LOS ANGELES — Authorities in California have arrested a man who was seen near a golf course owned by President Donald Trump in the Los Angeles area, ahead of the president’s visit for a fundraising dinner there. Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, California, was arrested Sunday after plainclothes agents spotted him walking Trump National Golf Club golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes taking photographs and videos, Fox News reported. During a pat-down, deputies allegedly recovered a 16-round magazine loaded with hollow-point ammunition from Taele’s pants pocket, the report said. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said he was “observed walking…
ROME — Child malnutrition has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan’s provinces and the situation is expected to worsen as funding shortages force cuts in food aid and other support, according to the UN World Food Program. The agency said nearly 3.7 million Afghan children are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition this year, along with 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women. It warned that the crisis is deepening at a time when the annual peak season for malnutrition runs from July to October. “We must act now to stem the rise in child deaths, which this crisis…