Saudi Arabia is taking small steps to loosen its grip on alcohol restrictions. Two new stores are in the works, one for Aramco's non-Muslim employees and another for diplomats in Jeddah. This move is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's push to modernize the kingdom. The planned store in Dhahran will serve non-Muslim workers at Aramco, the state oil giant. Mea...
In a world where fewer people are going to church, something interesting is happening. Bible sales are going through the roof. In 2025, over 18 million Bibles have been sold so far. That's a lot of holy books! The most popular ones include the English Standard Bible, the Adventure Bible for kids, and the She Reads Truth Bible. There's even a pink, giant-print King J...
Prostate cancer is a serious issue. It affects many men. Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is one of them. He recently shared his story. He hopes it will help others. Cameron is 59 years old. He found out he had prostate cancer. His wife encouraged him to get tested. He took a PSA test. This test checks for proteins linked to prostate cancer. The results were ...
In a move that stirred controversy, an Australian senator donned a burka during a parliamentary session. This wasn't just any senator, but Pauline Hanson, known for her strong stance against immigration. She was pushing for a ban on full-face coverings in public, a cause she's been vocal about for years. Hanson's actions didn't go down well with her colleagues. They...
China has strongly criticized Japan's decision to place missiles on an island close to Taiwan. This move has added fuel to the fire in an already heated diplomatic dispute between the two countries. Japan's Prime Minister recently suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response from Japan. China did not take this lightly. The Chinese forei...
The new Czech government, led by the ANO party, is at odds with the outgoing administration over the 2026 budget. The dispute centers around the budget's lack of funds for infrastructure and social programs, which the ANO party and its allies argue is necessary to meet their campaign promises. The outgoing government, led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, has already re...
Canada's Prime Minister mentioned that trade talks with the US are on pause. He said they'll start again when the time is right. He didn't sound too worried about it, though. He said Canada is busy with other things right now, like building new partnerships. The talks stopped last month because of an ad from Ontario's government. The ad was about tariffs, and the US...
In the UK, business leaders are urging Finance Minister Rachel Reeves to make tough decisions in the upcoming budget. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) chief, Rain Newton-Smith, will criticize Reeves for not involving businesses in key discussions about energy costs and labor reforms. She will also push for a few significant tax hikes instead of many small ...
In a move that could impact many families, UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to remove the limit on child benefits in her upcoming budget. This change, reported by several newspapers, would mean that families with more than two children would no longer face restrictions on the support they receive. The cost of this change is estimated to be around 3 billi...
The crypto world saw some big action this past week. Let's break it down. First up, a Bitcoin whale made a huge splash. Owen Gunden, an early Bitcoin investor, sold off his entire stash. That's right, he cashed out a cool $1. 3 billion worth of Bitcoin. He's been holding onto these coins since 2011. This sale happened during a rough patch for Bitcoin, with prices dr...