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‘Crossfire Hurricane’: Grand jury probe Obama-era intel for role in 2016 Trump-Russia narrative; DOJ examines conspiracy claims

Director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard (Image credits: AP) The justice department has convened a federal grand jury to investigate officials from former US President Barack Obama’s administration, who are accused of pushing a false scandal about President Donald Trump’s alleged ties to Russia during the 2016 election.The investigation could lead to criminal charges against […]

GCC GDP 2024: Real and nominal figures differ, but both show non-oil sectors make up over 70% | World News

In 2024, non-oil sectors made up 77.9% of nominal GDP and 70.6% of real GDP across the GCC/ Image: FIle The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies showed steady growth in 2024, with rising contributions from non-oil sectors offsetting a decline in oil output. Real GDP rose 3.3% in the fourth quarter, backed by strong performance […]

Low battery, higher prices? California targets AI-driven pricing; bill to ban use of phone data for secret hikes

Senator Aisha Wahab (Image credits: X @SenAishaWahab) A California lawmaker is leading a bold push to ban companies from using personal data collected from phones, laptops, and other devices to secretly hike prices- an AI-driven tactic increasingly under fire from consumer advocates and lawmakers alike. Senator Aisha Wahab, a Democrat from Fremont, has introduced legislation […]

‘Terrorist crimes’: Saudi Arabia executes 17 people in 3 days in drug-related cases; death penalty surge draws global scrutiny

Saudi Arabia authorities executed two people on Monday for “terrorist crimes,” bringing the total number of executions to 17 over three days. The latest deaths follow the execution of 15 other individuals- mostly foreign nationals- on Saturday and Sunday for drug offenses, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency, cited by CBS News.Thirteen of those […]

Watch: Fire erupts on New York City train, smoke and flames billow to ceiling; 9 hospitalised

Panic broke out on Monday when a fire erupted beneath a New York City area commuter train.Video taken by panicked passengers showed flames leaping from the tracks and thick smoke filling one of the carriages, prompting a rapid evacuation.The blaze broke out at around 6:15 am on an eastbound Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) train at […]

UAE: Why Dubai landlords are paying the price for partitioned homes and now turning away bachelors | World News

Landlords in Dubai are spending thousands repairing damage caused by illegal partitions and now prefer renting to families over bachelors/ Representative Image After a sweeping enforcement drive by Dubai authorities against illegal room partitions in residential units, many landlords are now dealing with severe property damage, costly repairs, and a shift in rental strategies. As […]

LA shooting: Two killed, six injured in downtown shooting; suspect arrested, motive unknown

Two people died and six others were injured after a shooting early Monday in downtown Los Angeles.The violence broke out during an after-party for a music festival held Sunday in a warehouse district. According to Officer Norma Eisenman, an armed person was seen entering the building during the event.Police first responded around 11 pm to […]

Viral video: Small plane crashes into ocean near Oak Island Pier; onlookers from nearby beach watch in shock

A small aircraft crashed into the ocean near Oak Island Pier at approximately 7:30 pm on Saturday.Local authorities confirmed the sole occupant, the pilot, received treatment for minor injuries after being brought ashore. The aircraft was subsequently retrieved from the water.WECT received footage from a witness fishing on the pier, who recorded the incident. Her […]

Tragedy in Switzerland: Saudi national drowns in lake Geneva, body to be returned home | World News

The Saudi consulate is working closely with Swiss authorities to complete all necessary procedures for repatriating the deceased’s body/ Image: Lake Geneva Swimming Association A Saudi citizen has died after drowning in Lake Geneva, Switzerland, the Saudi Consulate General in Geneva confirmed on Sunday. The consulate issued an official statement saying it is closely coordinating […]

‘Nothing goes to waste’: Denmark zoo asks people to donate their pets to feed its predators; assures animals will be ‘gently euthanized’

If you have a pet you can no longer keep, one zoo in Denmark is offering an unusual option.Aalborg Zoo is asking the public to donate small pets — not for rehoming, but to be used as food for its captive predators.Aalborg Zoo, located in northern Denmark, said in a Facebook post that the move […]