Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has found herself at the centre of a sensitive religious controversy after her recent visit to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. The actress, who attended the Bhasma Aarti and offered prayers ahead of New Year 2026, was criticised by a prominent Muslim cleric. Muslim cleric calls Nushrratt Bharuccha’s Mahakal […]
A case of measles, one of the most infectious diseases, was detected at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey during peak holiday travel. According to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), the infected passenger was at terminals B and C on December 12.The measles virus is highly contagious and can spread through the […]
new video loaded: How We Tracked Abuses in the Russian Army President Vladimir Putin has claimed that the Russian society can tolerate the high human cost of the war in Ukraine. But we’ve analyzed more than 6,000 official complaints by soldiers and their loved ones that paint a very different picture. Our international correspondent Paul […]
Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the start of 2025 at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong (Picture credit: AP) HONG KONG: Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year. The territory will ring in 2026 without spectacular and colorful explosions in the sky over its iconic […]
Pakistan traders threaten countrywide shutdown over mandatory billing machines ISLAMABAD: Traders across Pakistan have threatened a nationwide shutdown on January 16 if the government does not withdraw its decision to make the installation of Point of Sale (POS) machines mandatory, warning that the move would further burden small businesses and open new avenues for harassment […]
Dubai Civil Defence unveiled a new logo, uniforms, and slogan, reflecting heritage, strength, and safety/Image: X Dubai Civil Defence has stepped into a new era with a bold institutional identity that captures its mission, heritage, and vision for the future. With a redesigned logo, updated uniforms, and the slogan “Safeguarding Lives and Property,” the Command […]
As Battle of Galwan — the upcoming war drama starring Salman Khan — continues to dominate headlines, it has also stirred controversy abroad. Chinese state-run media outlets, including the Global Times, have criticised the film’s teaser and narrative, accusing it of distorting facts about the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. In response, veteran filmmaker and FWICE […]
Starting January 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia taxes sweetened beverages by sugar content, using four-tier system/Representative Image Imagine reaching for your favorite soda next week and noticing the price is higher than usual. That’s because Saudi Arabia is introducing a new four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages starting January 1, replacing the old flat 50 percent […]
Comedian and television star Kapil Sharma is expanding his brand beyond the screen with the opening of Kap’s Cafe in Dubai, bringing a slice of his signature humour and hospitality to the UAE just in time for New Year’s Eve. The eatery — inspired by the set and vibe of his popular Netflix series — […]
The release of Mere Raho, the upcoming romantic drama starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, has been postponed from its originally scheduled December 12, 2025, debut. The film — produced by Aamir Khan Productions — is now being earmarked for a summer 2026 release, with movers and shakers in the industry pointing to a July […]
