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Kumar discusses his new tour, Angry Humour from a Really Nice Guy, and its critique of how some comedy targets autocrats.
Kumar accuses some peers of participating in a cultural-washing of autocrats during international gigs.
He criticizes figures like Jimmy Carr and other comics for performing at the Saudi festival.
Kumar explains he turned down big paydays to stay aligned with his ethics, including Last One Laughing.
The interview notes Kumar’s career arc from fringe shows to The Mash Report and his global reach.
Kumar describes his audience as diverse, spanning teens to septuagenarians.
He reflects on parents' sacrifices and his own financial position as part of a broader critique of the economy.
Kumar cites PTSD and ADHD as part of his personal context shaping his comedy.
He connects his UK-focused material to global audiences while touring abroad.
The Guardian interview frames Kumar as a necessary voice in contemporary comedy.

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Former Yemen president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi dies at 80 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hadi led Yemen from exile after 2015, with real power shaped abroad amid regional interventions.
Hadi’s presidency began in 2012 amid Arab Spring upheaval and unification efforts.
The war years saw Hadi’s authority wane as divisions and conflict intensified.
In 2022, Hadi transferred power to a Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council.
Hadi’s legacy includes reforms and attempts to unify Yemen’s armed factions.
Hadi’s death triggers three days of mourning announced by the government.
Hadi’s career included service as a senior officer and defense minister.
Hadi leaves behind a family including wife Hala and six children.
Funeral arrangements for Hadi were not yet announced.

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Saudi Lifestyle Week has been postponed to October 2027 due to the broader regional context.
The event will broaden to include new segments like wellness and smart living.
Riyadh Exhibitions Company and Honegger Group are the organisers behind the postponement and expansion.
The rescheduled edition aims to broaden the show's category scope across three core sectors.
Official dates for October 2027 have not yet been confirmed.
The show will align timing and format with current regional conditions.
The first edition of Saudi Lifestyle Week was held in 2025 and informs the expansion.
The event focuses on a B2B platform spanning fashion, footwear and design.
The postponement signals a broader lifestyle approach linking apparel with adjacent consumer segments.
Further details will be announced through the show’s official channels.

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