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A smart headset predicts epileptic seizures with 95% accuracy using artificial intelligence

Researchers at Caledonian University have developed an AI-powered smart headset that can predict epileptic seizures with 95% accuracy, enhancing patient safety and quality of life.

05.01.2026

Technology

CORTIS breaks 100 million streams with GO

CORTIS achieves a historic milestone with their song GO surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify in record time, firmly establishing their name in the K-pop world for 2025.

05.01.2026

Culture

King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025: A falcon wins 120,000 riyals

Falconer Musa Al-Shalawi achieved first place in the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 with a falcon he bought for 30,000 riyals, winning 120,000 riyals, confirming the recovery of the falcon market in the Kingdom.

05.01.2026

Local news

Tunisia coach and staff sacked after Africa Cup of Nations exit

The Tunisian Football Federation officially announces the dismissal of the Tunisian national team's coaching staff, led by Sami Trabelsi, following the loss to Mali and elimination from the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

05.01.2026

Sports

Foreign Minister: The Kingdom fully supports Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan affirms the Kingdom’s firm stance in support of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing the need to respect international laws and good neighborliness.

05.01.2026

Politics

The Saudi Foreign Minister affirms the Kingdom's support for Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity

Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Somali counterpart in Riyadh, affirming Saudi Arabia’s full support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and rejecting any infringement on its security and regional stability.

05.01.2026

Politics

Cameroon defeats South Africa and will face Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Cameroon qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa 2-1, setting up a fiery encounter with Morocco in a highly anticipated football summit.

05.01.2026

Sports

Saudi Foreign Minister in Cairo: Details of the visit and meeting with Sisi

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Cairo on an official visit during which he will meet with President Sisi to discuss bilateral relations and developments in the region.

05.01.2026

Politics

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites in its first mission of 2026

SpaceX successfully launched 29 satellites for its Starlink service in its first mission of 2026, with a successful landing of a Falcon 9 rocket one day after the launch of an Italian satellite.

05.01.2026

Technology

Sultan Mandash comments on the cancellation of Al-Taawon's goal against Al-Ittihad

Learn about Sultan Mandash's reaction, the Al-Taawon player, after his team's goal against Al-Ittihad was disallowed in the Roshan League, and the details of the exciting match that brought the two teams together in Buraidah.

05.01.2026

Sports

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