Bahrain will observe public holidays on December 16-17, 2025, for National Day and Accession Day/Representative Image The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to pause its usual government operations next week as it prepares to celebrate two of its most significant annual occasions. Citizens and residents will have the opportunity to honor the nation’s progress and […]
UAE annaounces new Friday prayer timing/Representative Image Starting the first Friday of the new year, worshippers across the UAE will follow a new, unified schedule for Friday prayers. The move, announced by the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, aims to bring consistency and better organization to mosques nationwide. The General Authority for […]
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday he would move to the official residence of NYC mayor Gracie Mansion with his wife Rama, after he is sworn into office in January. “This decision came down to our family’s safety and the importance of dedicating all of my focus on enacting the affordability agenda New […]
Michigan Democrat leader, Indian-origin Rep Shri Thanedar announced he would file articles of impeachment against Defense secretary Pete Hegseth who is under major scrutiny over his order to strike a small boat off the coast of Venezuela allegedly carrying narcotics. According to reports, during the September strike, Hegseth allegedly issued a verbal order to “kill […]
Aamir Khan Productions has announced its quirky spy film Happy Patel. Marking Vir Das’ directorial debut, the film stars Vir Das alongside Mona Singh. True to its playful title, the makers released a humorous announcement video featuring both Aamir Khan and Vir Das, adding to the film’s fun vibe. Aamir Khan Productions announces Vir Das’ […]
December fuel prices rise slightly across the UAE / AI Generated Image UAE motorists should prepare for a slight increase at the pump as the nation’s Fuel Price Committee announced an upward adjustment across all categories for December 2025. The new rates, which track global oil market movements, are officially in effect starting December 1, […]
Dubai Run 2025 on November 23 features early Metro, road closures, alternative routes, and Salik updates/Representative Image Dubai is hosting the seventh edition of Dubai Run today, November 23, as thousands of fitness enthusiasts take to the streets of the city. To accommodate participants and ensure smooth travel, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has […]
The Calling brings Valentine’s rock energy to Abu Dhabi / Image: File Abu Dhabi is set for a surge of early-2000s nostalgia as American rock band The Calling confirms its first-ever Middle East performance, scheduled for February 14, 2026. The concert will take place at 321 Sports, Hudayriyat Island, as part of the AccessPass Music […]
Tom Steyer, the billionaire environmental activist and one of the Democratic party’s biggest political donors, has announced his bid for California governor, joining a rapidly expanding field looking to replace the termed-out Gavin Newsom. Steyer, who previously ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, said he is entering the race to tackle what he […]
Oman’s 2025 National Day fireworks light up Muscat, Salalah, and Khasab, starting 8 PM/Representative Image Oman is gearing up for its 2025 National Day celebrations with spectacular fireworks displays set to light up the skies in Muscat, Dhofar, and Musandam. The carefully planned schedule ensures residents and visitors across the Sultanate can join in the […]
