Win Dh30,000 for best video? Dubai Police offer cash prizes at UAE SWAT Challenge

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 set to strike Iran’s top brass? Tehran threatens to hit ‘heart of Tel Aviv’

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 […]

‘Not appropriate some days’: Melania Trump reacts to US President’s YMCA dance

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 […]

Internal rift: Vinod Khosla vs Keith Rabois after pro-ICE post sparks backlash at venture firm

Billionaire Vinod Khosla and the Managing Director of Khosla Ventures, Keith Rabois, clashed after Rabois backed federal immigration agencies following the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, which led to massive outrage in the country.Rabois’ comments came in response to an X post by right-wing political analyst Richard Hanania, who asked, “Who has shot more people […]

‘For official use only’: Indian-origin CISA acting director uploaded sensitive government files to public ChatGPT, says report

The acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Madhu Gottumukkala, uploaded sensitive contracting documents into a public version of ChatGPT last summer, triggering multiple automated security warnings, Politico reported. According to Department of Homeland Security officials, the cybersecurity sensors at CISA flagged the uploads this past August. One official specified there were multiple […]

No REAL ID at the airport? Will paying TSA’s $45 fee actually get you on your flight? Five FAQs answered

If your pre-flight checklist includes snacks, headphones, and a boarding pass—but not a Real ID—you might be in for an expensive surprise at the airport. Starting next month, you need to have a Read ID if you want to go for Domestic flights. The TSA said, “Starting February 1, if you don’t have a REAL […]

What was sprayed on Ilhan Omar during her chaotic town hall meeting?

US Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked with a brownish liquid, which was sprayed during a chaotic town hall meeting in Minnesota late Tuesday. The liquid was believed to be the apple cider vinegar which was sprayed by a 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, who allegedly stormed the podium as the congresswoman was delivering an anti-ICE speech, Alpha […]

Sexual assault after online job advertisements: Indian-origin man arrested, charged in Canada, released on bail next day

47-year-old Tejinder Dhaliwal was arrested and charged with sexual assault in Brampton after investigations into two incidents where victims were contacted through online job postings and then sexually assaulted led the cops to Dhaliwal. Halton Police released a photo of the man as they believe there may be additional victims. But Dhaliwal was released on […]

‘Maybe try not tweeting racist stuff’: Vinod Khosla hits back at Elon Musk over ‘White people’ row

Silicon Valley billionaires Elon Musk and Vinod Khosla continued their social media spat after Musk had posted a comment about white people, prompting a reaction from Indian-origin Khosla.Musk’s initial post said: “White people are a rapidly diminishing minority of global population.”Khosla responded by accusing Musk of promoting a racial agenda in the US and asked […]