At Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Hindu and Jewish leaders unite against prejudice and bias

Trump’s Florida getaway, Mar-a-Lago, came alive after leaders, innovators, and community advocates gathered for the first American Hindu-Jewish Congress (AHJC) Grand Gala — an evening dedicated to unity, interfaith dialogue, and the fight against prejudice.The event showcased shared values between Hindu and Jewish communities, focusing on compassion, inclusion, and mental-health awareness.Keynote speaker Lara Trump, the […]

Tanzania crisis: Over 700 protesters dead, says opposition; what has triggered unrest?

People protest in the streets of Arusha, Tanzania, on election day (Picture credit: AP) Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, has claimed that around 700 people have been killed in three days of violent election-related protests across the country. As quoted by news agency AFP, Chadema spokesperson John Kitoka said on Friday that “as we speak, […]

UAE Golden Visa holders can now obtain return permit in just 30 minutes | World News

Golden Visa holders can obtain a free, 30-minute electronic return permit if their passport is lost/Reresentative Image The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a suite of new consular services aimed at simplifying support for Golden Visa holders abroad. Central to this initiative is an electronic Return Permit, which enables residents who lose their passports while […]

UAE: Salik announces new toll rates for Dubai ride | World News

Salik updated tolls for Dubai Ride on 2 November, ensuring smooth traffic during Fitness Challenge/Representative Image Salik has updated toll charges for participants in the Dubai Ride, coinciding with the city-wide Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025. The changes aim to manage traffic efficiently during the event and improve the overall road experience for all commuters. Toll […]

Saudi Arabia and Colombia sign landmark MoU to boost cultural collaboration | World News

Saudi Arabia and Colombia signed a MoU in Riyadh to enhance cooperation across cultural sectors/Image: X Saudi Arabia and Colombia have taken a significant step to deepen cultural collaboration, signing a memorandum of understanding that sets out a wide-ranging framework for cooperation across multiple creative sectors. The agreement underscores both nations’ commitment to fostering mutual […]

Watch: Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean; terrifying scenes of destruction emerge

An aerial view of the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa (Image credist: AP) Hurricane Melissa swept across the northern Caribbean this week, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of at least 40 people. The storm hit Jamaica and Haiti the hardest, claiming dozens of lives and disrupting power, transport, and communication across the […]

King Charles strips Prince Andrew of His Royal Titles: A brief walk through history (and the peculiar British genius for survival)

There’s a reason the British monarchy still exists while its European cousins were sent packing—or worse, beheaded. The French built guillotines, the Russians built firing squads, but the British built committees. Even when they dethrone their own, they do it with a press release and polite applause. So when King Charles III ordered his younger […]

UAE: Delivery riders in Dubai and Sharjah face Dh1,500 fines and permit suspensions under new traffic rules | World News

UAE tightens traffic rules to protect delivery riders / AI-generated illustration Food may still come fast, but delivery riders won’t be allowed to race to get it to you anymore. In a joint announcement made in late October 2025, Dubai’s RTA and Sharjah Police unveiled tough new traffic rules for delivery riders, warning that reckless […]

How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War

new video loaded: How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War President Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping just had a highly anticipated meeting in South Korea. David Pierson, a New York Times foreign correspondent covering China, breaks down what they accomplished and how they de-escalated a major trade war. By David Pierson, Christina […]

UAE petrol and diesel prices in November 2025: Will drivers finally get relief at the pump? | World News

UAE motorists eagerly await November’s petrol price update As November begins, UAE motorists are doing their usual monthly ritual, checking fuel prices with the same suspense as exam results. The official November petrol rates will be revealed on 31 October, and drivers are hoping this month brings a little mercy for their wallets. UAE’s current […]