December 17, 2025 – Page 5

UAE weather update: Rain and gusty winds expected today | World News

The UAE will see rain, gusty southeasterly winds, and cooler temperatures across several regions today/Representative Image Slight rain, cloudy skies, and gusty winds are expected across parts of the UAE today, Wednesday, 17 December, as temperatures dip slightly.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast overcast skies and intermittent rainfall for today. Some convective clouds […]

Shaad Randhawa joins Sooraj Barjatya’s next after Saiyaara and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat success : Bollywood News

Actor Shaad Randhawa has had a busy 2025 with three releases during the year. Two of these, Saiyaara and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, performed strongly at the box office. Building on that momentum, the actor has now signed a new project with a legacy production house. Shaad Randhawa joins Sooraj Barjatya’s next after Saiyaara and […]

Taskaree teaser drops on Netflix; Emraan Hashmi turns customs officer in this high-stakes world of airport smuggling : Bollywood News

Netflix is set to kick off 2026 with a bang as Neeraj Pandey and Emraan Hashmi join forces for Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, a crime thriller that promises edge-of-your-seat excitement. The show takes viewers behind the scenes of airport customs—a world rarely explored on screen—where every suitcase could hide a secret and every passenger might […]

Dhurandhar becomes first Bollywood film with all songs charting on Spotify Global Top 200 : Bollywood News

Dhurandhar has marked a notable moment for Indian film music, becoming the first Bollywood film to see all tracks from its soundtrack chart simultaneously on the Spotify Global Top 200, along with a full presence on India’s national charts. Composed and produced by Shashwat Sachdev, the album has delivered a rare and wide-ranging chart performance […]

‘Feels like home’: Rousing welcome for PM Modi in Ethiopia; key quotes from Parliament address | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the relations between India and Ethiopia as he addressed the joint session of the Parliament of Ethiopia.This is the 18th parliament in the world where PM Modi addressed the parliamentarians.Here are the top quotes from his address It is a moment of a great privilege for […]

Jeddah University 2026 Postgraduate Admissions: Programs, fees and how to apply | World News

Jeddah University opens 2026 Postgraduate Admissions online now / Image: File Jeddah University has officially opened admissions for its postgraduate programs (Master’s and Ph.D.) for the academic year 2026. The announcement was made by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and International Cooperation, and applications are being accepted online through the university’s official admission portal. This […]

UAE: Dubai uses drones to clean traffic signals in RTA pilot project | World News

RTA uses drones to clean Dubai’s traffic signals/Image: X Cleaning traffic signals just got high-tech. Dubai’s RTA is using drones to make the job faster, safer, and greener, showing how innovation can improve even the smallest details of city life. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a pilot program to clean traffic signals […]

Saudi Arabia introduces new Hajj transport rules; fines up to SR100,000 ($27,000) | World News

The Royal Commission released a draft of strict Hajj transportation rules, including fines and permits/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is tightening rules for Hajj transportation to ensure safer and more reliable services for millions of pilgrims. The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites has introduced draft regulations that define how transport providers must operate, […]

‘Horrific, anti-semitic’: Trump condemns Sydney Bondi Beach mass shooting; hits out at ‘radical Islamic terrorism’ | World News

US President Donald Trump (Photo credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach and offered his condolences to Australia following the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration that killed at least 15 people and left several injured. Trump said, “Let me take a moment to send the […]

Cornerstone announces CXA, a ‘new-age entertainment and talent agency’ led by Bunty Sajdeh and Prarthana Ajmani : Bollywood News

Cornerstone, one of India’s leading brand and talent management companies, and Armour Entertainment, led by Prarthana Ajmani, have announced a strategic partnership, marking a new phase in the long-term plans of both agencies. As part of the alliance, Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has been signed as the first talent. Cornerstone announces CXA, a ‘new-age entertainment […]