US President Donald Trump drew laughs during a photo op in Sharm el-Sheikh when he pointed at a UAE official and said, “A lot of cash. Unlimited cash.” The humorous remark quickly went viral online.Trump arrived in Egypt on Monday to attend a summit on Gaza’s future, following a historic hostage and prisoner exchange. Hamas […]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s war on tobacco just got personal — his latest target isn’t Big Tobacco but Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.On the sidelines of a peace summit in Egypt aimed at ending the war in Gaza, Erdogan pledged to find a way to persuade Meloni to quit smoking. “You look great. But […]
As celebrations erupt over the return of hostages under the first phase of the Gaza truce, one family in Nepal waits in quiet anguish. For more than two years, they have kept their eyes on the door, yearning to see their son, Bipin Joshi.Since October 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, a Hindu family is […]
Anita Anand, Canada’s first Indian-origin foreign minister, has been working to rebuild and strengthen ties between Canada and India. Since taking office, she has made a series of statements and moves aimed at restoring trust after a period of tense relations.When she assumed office, Anand openly recognised the challenges in Canada-India relations, especially following the […]
From “yalla” to “habibi,” explore the history, fun uses, and classes to learn Arabic for Indians in the Gulf / Image generated by AI for illustrative purposes only When you live and work in the Gulf, a few Arabic words sneak into your vocabulary even if you don’t speak Arabic fluently. Words like yalla, inshallah, […]
Discover how UAE’s AI-driven smart cars at Gitex 2025 are set to transform visa violation detection and enforcement / Image Credit: Khaleej Times As Gitex Global 2025 continues to dazzle the world in Dubai, the UAE has once again raised eyebrows with a jaw-dropping innovation that looks straight out of a sci-fi movie. Among the […]
As the world watched Netanyahu and Trump strike the Gaza peace deal and allow hostages to finally return to Israeli soil, both leaders delivered long speeches that sparked numerous reactions on social media. The Middle East had been waiting for this day, but the world was also closely watching as thousands of Palestinians were killed […]
Abel Ariza, the CEO of Singapore-based Everhaus Group, began his professional journey far from the boardroom. At the age of 23, he worked as a bellboy at the Ritz-Carlton Barcelona, managing luggage for some of the world’s most prominent figures, including Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Mariah Carey. While the role may have […]
Unrest in Pakistan (PTI photo) Pakistan faces unrest as police clash with thousands of protesters supporting Palestinians on Monday, leaving at least one officer dead and dozens injured, officials and witnesses said. Punjab police spokesperson Mubashir Hussain confirmed that a police station house officer (SHO) was killed, along with three TLP members.Authorities closed roads and […]
Aridge’s first manned flying car demo in Dubai thrills GCC buyers, showcasing futuristic eVTOL tech and the skyline of tomorrow/ Illustrative image created using AI Chinese flying-car maker Aridge (formerly Xpeng Aeroht) conducted its first manned flight in Dubai on Oct 12, 2025 and simultaneously announced a bulk order of 600 units from GCC buyers, […]
