Breaking Bread: ICE agents eat at Mexican restaurant, then arrest staff | World News

If you’ve ever watched Breaking Bad, you’ll know how quickly an ordinary meal can turn into a ‘this just got serious’ moment. That’s why this incident out of Minnesota feels so jarringly familiar: one minute, ICE agents were eating at a Mexican restaurant, and hours later, three staff members were detained after closing time.According to […]

“Neither deny nor confirm”: CIA issues rare response to records request on 3I/ATLAS origin |

CIA issues “can’t confirm or deny” response on 3I/ATLAS nature When the interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS was first detected in July last year, it quickly escaped the quiet, technical orbit usually reserved for distant comets. It was only the third confirmed visitor from outside the Solar System, but its behaviour invited far more attention […]

UAE to mark Solidarity Day with Nationwide Sky Parade on January 17 – When and where to watch | World News

UAE takes to the skies on January 17 to mark Solidarity Day / AI Image The UAE is about to witness one of its most ambitious aerial displays yet. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the “Day of Solidarity” parade will see the nation’s elite pilots traverse every single emirate. If you’re planning to catch the […]

Sheikh Hamdan invites UAE residents to mark ‘Day of Solidarity’, this Saturday | World News

This Saturday, the UAE will celebrate the Day of Solidarity, highlighting the courage, unity, and determination of its people. Residents are invited to join a nationwide moment of remembrance and pride. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Defence Minister, has called on residents to […]

uae blue vs golden visa: difference, eligibility, and which one suits you for long-term residency | World News

Blue Visa vs Golden Visa/Representative Image Looking to live long-term in the UAE? The country offers two distinct visa options: the Blue Visa and the Golden Visa. Each comes with its own benefits, eligibility requirements, and purpose. Understanding the key differences can help you determine which visa aligns best with your professional goals, lifestyle, and […]

UAE Ministry of Education introduces instant degree recognition for 34 Universities | World News

UAE’s new automatic degree recognition system for 34 universities / Image: file Graduating from university in the UAE just got a lot more seamless. In a major move to slice through red tape, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has officially activated an automatic recognition system for degrees from 34 selected universities. […]

Grok row: Mother of one of Musk’s children sues xAI; seeks restraining order over obscene images

Ashley St Clair, American writer and mother of Elon Musk’s son. (Photo: stclairashley/X) Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer and the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has sued Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, alleging that its chatbot Grok is “unreasonably dangerous as designed” and has enabled the creation of nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfake […]

UAE revises school age cut-off for 2026 admissions – what changes for upcoming sessions | World News

UAE updates school admission age rules from 2026–27 / AI-Generated Image The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has officially hit the “refresh” button on school admissions. Starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, schools that begin in August or September, including British, American, and IB curricula, will move their age cut-off date to December 31.Previously, children […]

Explained: Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize: can it be transferred, shared or sold? | World News

When Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado handed US President Donald Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal this week, the gesture was heavy on symbolism and light on clarity. Was Trump being “given” a Nobel? Can such a prize be passed on? And what exactly does ownership of the medal mean?Here is how the rules, […]

Afghan man goes on trial over deadly Munich car-ramming

MUNICH: An Afghan man goes on trial in Germany on Friday accused of ramming a car into a crowd in Munich last year, killing a two-year-old girl and her mother and injuring dozens.The suspect, partially identified as Farhad N., faces two charges of murder and 44 of attempted murder, with prosecutors saying he acted out […]