Your phone is now your signature as UAE banks go paperless For decades, a handwritten signature was the gold standard of trust in banking, but in the UAE, the ink is finally running dry. Banks across the country have begun a coordinated phase-out of traditional signatures for retail and corporate transactions. This shift means that […]
The European Union is moving closer to designating Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, amid mounting international pressure over Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests that activists say has killed at least 6,373 people.EU foreign ministers are expected to agree on Thursday to place the IRGC on the bloc’s terror blacklist, a […]
A Thai military plane crashed in a forested area of Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand on Thursday during a training flight, killing the two pilots on board, the air force said.“Two pilots died in an aircraft accident involving a light attack aircraft AT-6TH this morning during training,” air force spokesman Jackkrit Thammanvichai said.The two-seater […]
British Airways Flight Loses Wheel During Las Vegas Takeoff, Lands Safely in London A British Airways long-haul flight made headlines this week after one of its landing-gear wheels detached during take-off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, a dramatic moment later captured on video and widely shared online. The incident involved Flight BA274, […]
Breaking Bad Star Giancarlo Esposito Declares ‘Time for Revolution,’ Sparks Outrage and Support In a striking political statement that has quickly gone viral on social media, Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito urged collective action and described the present moment in the United States as one requiring “a revolution”. The remarks have ignited intense discussion online, […]
Advanced Chips That Power AI’s Future Are Heading From the US to the UAE and Saudi Arabia In a move that signals a major shift in global technology diplomacy, the US Commerce Department has authorised the export of advanced American semiconductor chips to state-linked AI firms in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. This […]
China has executed 11 members of the Ming family, a powerful clan that ran large-scale scam centres and gambling operations in Myanmar.A court in Zhejiang province had sentenced the family members in September for a range of crimes, including homicide, illegal detention, fraud and operating gambling dens, reported BBC.The executions mark one of the most […]
Dubai Police offer residents up to Dh30,000 for best video at UAE SWAT Challenge Dubai Police are taking community engagement to a new level by inviting UAE residents to capture the action at the upcoming UAE SWAT Challenge and win cash prizes. The move aims to blend high-adrenaline tactical competition with digital creativity and public […]
US President Donald Trump is strongly leaning towards a major new strike against Khamenei-led Iran after talks between Washington and Tehran on curbing Iran’s nuclear programme and ballistic missile development failed to make meaningful progress, people familiar with the matter told CNN.Two US officials briefed on the discussions told Reuters that Trump wants to create […]
Donald Trump’s signature “YMCA” fist-pump might be a hit at rallies and across social media, but at home, it’s getting a mixed review. In an appearance on Fox News’ The Five, First Lady Melania Trump revealed that while she enjoys her husband’s famous dance, “some days it’s not appropriate.”During the interview, host Jesse Watters asked […]
