Ukraine corruption crisis: Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak resigns after raid; Kyiv’s political turmoil deepens

File photo: Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak (Picture credit: AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, hours after anti-corruption investigators searched his residence inside the presidential compound in Kyiv. Zelenskyy confirmed the resignation on Friday and said he would consider a replacement on Saturday, […]

‘Had mental problems from what he saw in Afghanistan’: Childhood friend says DC shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal could not tolerate blood

The motive of Afghan-origin Rahmanullah Lakanwal firing at two National Guard officials in an ambush-style attack outside White House still remains a puzzle as his neighbors, friends could also not shed any light on what turned him into a rogue. Lakanwal worked with the CIA before and was allowed to enter the US in 2021 […]

Beard battle: Sikh student in Australia wins case; was initially asked to get clean-shaven for wearing PPE mask

A 19-year-old Sikh student in Australia’s Monash University filed a case with the Australian Human Rights Commission against Ambulance Victoria, the state agency for ambulance service for Victoria, after he was asked to come clean-shaven on the first day of his on-the-job training. Paramedic student Prabhjeet Gill said he had requested the agency in advance […]

‘Two white people and 24 Indians…’: Nick Fuentes mocks JD Vance’s 2024 Thanksgiving dinner photo with Hindu wife Usha’s family

A 2024 photo has gone viral, showing US vice-president JD Vance celebrating Thanksgiving with his Hindu wife Usha’s Indian-origin family.Right-wing commentator Nick Fuentes mocked the Thanksgiving photo in a manner that many netizens deemed ‘racist’ on this year’s Thanksgiving. In the video, Fuentes targets a family photo of Vance, his wife Usha, and their children […]

Thailand floods: Death toll rises to 145; receding waters reveal large-scale devastation, millions affected

Cars and houses are submerged in floodwaters in the Songkhla province of southern Thailand (Picture credit: AP) Flooding across southern Thailand has left at least 145 people dead, with authorities warning that the toll has risen sharply as waters begin to recede and access improves. Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat confirmed the updated figure at a […]

UAE: Dubai police fine 8,000+ delivery riders for riding in fast lanes | World News

Since November, Dubai Police fined 8,152 delivery riders for using fast lanes, enforcing strict safety rules/Image: X Dubai Police announced last month a ban on delivery riders using fast lanes, which came into force on 1st November. Since then, more than 8,000 fines have been issued, highlighting the risks riders face on high speed roads. […]

Afghanistan is not the problem, immigration is: Kabul-born former US soldier says even ’10 President Trump’ can’t undo failure

Former US soldier Ahmad Shah Mohibi reacted to the Donald Trump administration going ballistic against Afghanistan in the aftermath of the DC shooting, in which the suspect was identified as Afghan-origin Rahmanullah Lakanwal, and said Afghanistan is not the problem. Mohibi said the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) for Afghans was created for Afghan and Iraqi […]

UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour: A look at his net worth and Manchester City empire | World News

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court/Image: X Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a name that commands attention in both political and business circles. As a member of the UAE’s ruling family, a global investor, and the […]

Dubai metro new rules for Eid Al Etihad: Timings, luggage rules and routes explained | World News

Dubai Metro eases Eid travel with clear luggage rules / Image: File The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released a comprehensive guide to navigating Dubai’s public transport and parking zones during the upcoming 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) holiday weekend, spanning from Saturday, November 29, through Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The core message […]

Hong Kong tragedy: Fire alarms of affected buildings failed; toll rises to 128

Hong Kong fire (PTI image) The death toll from the blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex has risen to 128, authorities said on Friday. A news conference was addressed in which the officials confirmed that fire alarms in the affected buildings had not been operating properly when the fire broke out.Security Secretary Chris […]