Sergei Lavrov (File photo) Russia on Tuesday said it was prepared to hold talks with the United States over accusations made by US President Donald Trump that Moscow had secretly carried out underground nuclear tests, while firmly denying any wrongdoing.Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told state media that Moscow was open to engaging with Washington […]
There’s a hilarious scene in Casablanca when the Nazis order Rick’s Café to be shut down on any pretext, and the morally flexible prefect of police, Captain Renault, says: “I am shocked, shocked to learn that gambling is going on here,” before pocketing his own earnings with a sotto voce thank you. Much like Renault, […]
Flydubai signed the IATA Safety Leadership Charter, reinforcing leadership, accountability, and passenger and workforce safety/Image: WAM Flydubai has taken a decisive step to strengthen its safety culture, signing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter. The move highlights the airline’s commitment to embedding safety at the core of its operations and joining a […]
As Tim Davie is forced to step aside, the outgoing BBC director general left his staff with a firm message: “fight for our journalism,” he told employees on Tuesday, only days after Donald Trump threatened to sue the corporation for $1 billion over a Panorama programme.Speaking during a 40-minute internal call, Davie acknowledged the mounting […]
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed launched the sixth Arab Hope Makers, honouring 2025’s humanitarian heroes regionwide/Image: Dubai Media Office His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the sixth edition of the Arab Hope Makers initiative, a pioneering programme recognising individuals, volunteer groups, and organisations that […]
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative leader and Trump ally Charlie Kirk, addressed a packed Oval Office on Monday during the swearing-in Sergio Gor as the United States’ new ambassador to India.“Charlie loved you,” Erika Kirk told Gor, recalling her late husband’s friendship with him, according to Fox News. “He would have been the first phone […]
Qatar Airways will launch three weekly flights to Hail, increasing daily services to Jeddah and Riyadh/Representative Image Qatar Airways is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with new flights to Hail and additional services to Jeddah and Riyadh, reflecting the airline’s commitment to regional connectivity and growing passenger demand. The expansion, effective January 5, 2026, […]
The UK trialled facial recognition e-gates at Manchester Airport, allowing British travellers to skip passports/Representative Image The United Kingdom has begun trials of a “contactless” border control system, allowing British travellers to re-enter the country without presenting their passports. The technology, which uses facial recognition to verify identity, was tested over three weeks at Manchester […]
Long-duration space missions to the Moon or Mars present one of humanity’s greatest scientific and logistical challenges: how to ensure astronauts receive a sustainable and nutritious food supply without relying on resupply missions from Earth. Traditional storage-based solutions are not viable for journeys spanning years, while cultivating food in microgravity has yet to prove efficient […]
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah outlines Kuwait’s reform vision, emphasising openness, security, and administrative modernisation/Image: X Kuwait now provides one of the world’s fastest entry visas, which can be issued in just five minutes. The move reflects the country’s broader efforts to modernise administrative procedures, strengthen security, and streamline residency and visitor processes. These reforms aim […]
