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Inside Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan’s lavish and extreme lifestyle: From scaling the Burj Khalifa to skydiving | World News

A glimpse into Sheikh Hamdan’s action-filled lifestyle/ Image: @faz3/Instagram TL;DR:Sheikh Hamdan was spotted horseback riding in the English countryside.He leads a high-energy life filled with extreme sports and travel.His lifestyle blends royal duty, fitness, and modern luxury.Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, was recently seen enjoying a horse ride in the […]

Dubai’s secret: Why it leads the region beyond oil and real estate | World News

Driven by policy reforms, global connectivity, and diversified industries, Dubai has emerged as the region’s leading business and financial hub with strong international investor appeal/Image: File TL;DR: Dubai has diversified far beyond oil; today, non-oil sectors like trade, logistics, tourism, finance, and tech drive 99% of its GDP. Investor-friendly policies such as full foreign ownership, […]

‘We expect actions that will save lives’: Russia launches over 620 drone and missile strikes on Ukraine; Zelenskyy demands sanctions against Moscow

In an overnight assault, Russia launched a massive aerial attack with over 620 drones and missiles, resulting in four casualties, according to Ukraine’s Saturday report.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, demanded swift action against Russia and called for sanctions against countries aiding Moscow. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said, “Last night, Russia’s strikes extended from the […]

US-China talks: State Secretary Marco Rubio meets Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi; discusses ‘areas of potential cooperation,’ amid trade war

US State Secretary Marco Rubio with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi (AP image) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, amid the trade war between the two countries.In the meeting they agreed to look for “areas of potential cooperation” between Washington and Beijing. These high-level […]

What is the minimum wage in UAE 2025: All you need to know | World News

The UAE is gradually moving toward structured wage regulation, with benchmark salaries and mandatory payment systems shaping worker protections despite the absence of a national minimum wage/Image: Pexels TL;DR: The UAE does not have a national legal minimum wage yet, but recommended salary thresholds apply in practice. Sectors such as domestic work, skilled labour, and […]

‘Who would have thought …’: Congresswoman AOC calls Donald Trump ‘rapist’; faces MAGA heat on social media

US President Donald Trump (left) (AP image) and New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (right) (Official website image) Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced heavy criticism on Friday after calling US President Donald Trump a “rapist” in a social media post.“Wow who would have thought that electing a rapist would have complicated the release of the Epstein Files?” […]

Meet Chef Aiman, the world’s first AI chef coming soon to Dubai | World News

Chef Aiman powers WOOHOO, Dubai’s upcoming AI-designed dining experience / Image Composite: Woohoo.restaurant/ File TLDR:Dubai is opening WOOHOO, the first restaurant run by an AI chef.Chef Aiman, an AI created by UMAI, designs the menu, atmosphere, and service.While humans cook, Chef Aiman invents recipes using smart ingredient combos and cuts waste.Artificial intelligence is becoming part […]

‘Emotional impact on society’: Iran publicly executes man for raping, murdering child; victim’s family called for it

Iran on Saturday publicly executed a man convicted of raping and murdering a young girl in the northwestern city of Bukan, according to the judiciary’s Mizan online news website.The public execution took place at the request of the victim’s family, who were involved in the legal proceedings. The man was sentenced to death in March, […]

David Gergen dies at 83: Former advisor to US Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan and Clinton; private burial planned in Massachusetts

David Gregen (Image: X/David Gregen) David Gregen, an American political commentator who worked for four American presidents and spent decades in government, academia, and media has died at the age of 83 on Thursday.Gergen served in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. Over the years, he worked as […]

‘Ban criminal content on social media’: Surrey’s mayor issues statement after shooting British Columbia shooting; seeks urgent reforms

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke (Image source: Official website) Brenda Locke, Mayor of Surrey in British Columbia, Canada has issued an urgent appeal to Meta, X, TikTok and all other social media platforms to block violent content and stop allowing criminals to use their networks to spread fear and intimidation.Locke in a statement on X posted, […]