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Kuwait Airways adds new direct flights to 5 dream destinations in 2026: Connects Gulf to Mediterranean, Asian getaways

Kuwait Airways 2026: 5 New Direct International Routes Boost Global Connectivity Kuwait Airways is shaking up global air travel in 2026 with the announcement of five exciting new direct international routes, strengthening its connectivity between the Gulf, Europe and Asia. The carrier, already serving more than 60 destinations worldwide, is expanding its line-up to include […]

Saudi Arabia makes history! Tala Al Mazroa wins first female gold in eFootball at Asian Youth Games | World News

Saudi teen gamer makes history with Asian Games gold / Image Credit: (@AsianGamesOCA) At the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, Saudi gamer Tala Al Mazroa secured the gold medal in the eFootball competition, marking her as the first Saudi woman ever to win a medal in any edition of the Asian Games – senior, […]

‘Creepy Asian man’ in Canada asks women to ‘stay at home’ after being called out, sparks outrage

A Sri Lankan man in Canada was called a creep as he was taking the video of a woman. A Sri Lankan man, identified as influencer Askar Razik, who records videos interrupting strangers in Canada, has been called out in the face as a creep in a new video that surfaced on social media. In […]

Bahrain: Three Asian men arrested and now on trial for cannabis import and drug trafficking | World News

Their case is now before Bahrain’s High Criminal Court, facing charges for coordinating cannabis import and trafficking within the kingdom/ Representative Image The High Criminal Court in Bahrain has officially opened trial proceedings against three Asian men accused of importing cannabis with the intent to traffic. The case, which began with a suspicious overseas parcel […]

NYC-bound tour bus crashes: Indian, asian tourists among victims; multiple fatalities reported

Scene at the crash site (AP) A tour bus carrying over 50 passengers – many of them Indian, Chinese, and Filipino nationals – crashed into a ditch along Interstate 90 in upstate New York on Friday, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, including that of at least one child, according to state police reported CNN. […]

UAE: 377kg of crystal meth found hidden in oil cans, three asian nationals arrested in Abu Dhabi | World News

The gang hid 377kg of crystal meth inside oil cans made specifically for sewing machines, using them to bypass security detectors/ Image: WAM, Abu Dhabi Police In a significant anti-narcotics operation, Abu Dhabi Police, in collaboration with the National Drug Control Service, have seized 377 kilograms of crystal meth and arrested three individuals. The suspects, […]

Oman: Six Asian men arrested with over 32kg of crystal meth, 23kg of marijuana | World News

Six Asian men were arrested for possessing 32kg of crystal meth and 23kg of marijuana/Image: File Oman’s Directorate General for Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances has arrested six individuals of Asian origin after seizing more than 55kg of illegal drugs comprising 32kg of crystal meth and 23kg of marijuana. The Royal Oman Police confirmed the […]

Tragedy strikes: 13 Asian expats dead in Kuwait after consuming suspected toxic alcohol | World News

13 Asian expats dead in Kuwait/Representative Image Kuwait is grappling with a tragic crisis as 13 expatriate workers, all of Asian nationality, have died and dozens more have been hospitalised due to toxic alcohol poisoning. The Ministry of Health confirmed that 63 cases of poisoning linked to methanol-contaminated alcoholic beverages have been treated since Saturday. […]

UAE: Asia’s finest yogis compete at 6th Asian Yogasana Championship in Fujairah | World News

Hosted in Fujairah, UAE, the 6th Asian Yogasana Championship features 160 athletes from 16 countries competing in yoga sport/ Image: WAM The 6th Asian Yogasana Championship commenced on 9th August 2025 at the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, UAE, gathering 160 athletes from 16 countries. Organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad […]

Four jailed in London in 1 million pounds heist targeting South Asian community; crime network dismantled, cash and gold seized

Four members accused of stealing over 1 million pounds worth of jewellery from London’s Indian and South Asian communities were jailed Friday after they pleaded guilty to burglary.Jerry O’Donnell, Barney Maloney, Quey Adger and Patrick Ward, part of an organised crime network, have been sentenced for a total 17 years and one month after the […]