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‘Free Tina Peters’: Donald Trump renews calls to free convicted Colorado official; threatens ‘harsh measures’ if not released | World News

Donald Trump renews calls to free Tina Peters; threatens ‘harsh measures’ if not released President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed his demand to free Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted for breaching election equipment in 2020 presidential election. He warned that “harsh measures” would follow if she was not released. “FREE TINA PETERS, a […]

UAE: Special award launched to recognise Arabic content creators in AI, film, podcasts and more | World News

Sharjah launches Arabic Content Awards to honour creators in film, AI, podcasts, and performance, with entries open until October 31/Representative Image A new award launched by Sharjah Media City (Shams) aims to spotlight and honour outstanding Arabic content creators, offering recognition across eight diverse categories, from filmmaking and AI to podcasting and performance. Honouring Arab […]

‘War crime that should haunt us all’: UN declares first Middle East famine in Gaza City; Israel dismisses claim as ‘Hamas lies’

After almost 3 years of war, UN declares a famine in Gaza City The United Nations on Friday confirmed that famine has struck Gaza City, marking the first officially declared famine in the Middle East. The declaration came from the integrated food security phase classification (IPC), the world’s leading authority on food crises.The IPC report […]

UAE: Dubai Transport Authority installs 9,000 new metro signs to improve passenger navigation | World News

Dubai’s RTA installed 9,000 brightly colored signs across all metro and tram stations to improve passenger navigation and safety/Image: X In a move to enhance commuter experience and streamline navigation, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Keolis–MHI, has completed a network-wide upgrade of signage across all Dubai Metro and Tram stations. The […]

UAE: How a heart from a brain-dead child in Abu Dhabi saved the life of 7-year-old Saudi boy | World News

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh is a leading cardiac center known for pioneering advanced robotic heart surgeries/ Representative image In a rare and urgent cross-border medical effort, doctors in Riyadh successfully transplanted a donor heart into a seven-year-old Saudi boy suffering from end-stage heart failure. The heart, retrieved from a brain-dead […]

California and Texas Face Off in Redistricting Fight

new video loaded: California and Texas Face Off in Redistricting Fight By Laurel Rosenhall, David Goodman, Rebecca Suner, Leila Medina and Stephanie Swart•August 22, 2025 The battle over redistricting is playing out in the country’s two largest states. Texas and California passed redistricting efforts this week that counter each other. David Goodman and Laurel Rosenhall […]

UAE: New Quran Mosque inaugurated in Aljada, one of Sharjah’s largest and first in community | World News

The newly inaugurated Quran Mosque in Aljada spans 6,388 sqm, accommodates 3,000 worshippers, and features a 39-metre-high minaret/Image: WAM Sharjah has welcomed a significant new addition to its architectural and religious landscape with the opening of the Quran Mosque in Aljada. Designed with both scale and simplicity in mind, the mosque reflects the emirate’s commitment […]

Minneapolis mayoral polls: Candidate Omar Fateh loses key endorsement; Minnesota Democrats revoke support | World News

Omar Fateh (left), Mayor Jacob Frey (right) The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party has withdrawn its endorsement of state senator Omar Fateh in the Minneapolis mayoral race, citing irregularities at last month’s city convention. Fateh, a 35-year-old Somali American and democratic socialist, had stunned party insiders in July by winning more than 60% of delegate support, […]

UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka welcomes three million visitors, since opening in April | World News

The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka surpassed three million visitors, featuring five thematic zones and Japan’s first Emirati restaurant/Image: WAM In a defining moment at Expo 2025 Osaka, the UAE Pavilion has recorded over three million visitors since opening in April, solidifying its status as one of the most admired and frequently visited national […]

Watch: Indian truck driver brought to Florida for trial – Harjinder Singh’s deadly U-turn pauses US work visas

Indian-origin driver, Harjinder Singh, who is facing three counts of vehicular homicide for making a reckless U-turn at a Florida highway, killing three, was sent back to Sunshine State after fleeing to sanctuary state California. Later, US President Donald Trump‘s administration announced that it was halting all work visas for commercial drivers. Video of Singh, […]