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Dubai bans delivery riders from fast lanes starting November 1 amid spike in accidents and violations | World News

[ad_1] From November 1, Dubai delivery riders cannot use fast lanes on multi-lane roads, facing fines/Image: x Starting November 1, delivery motorcyclists in Dubai will be barred from using high-speed lanes across major roads, as authorities respond to a surge in traffic accidents and violations. The move, announced jointly by the Roads and Transport Authority […]

UAE bans Iranian ‘Uranus Star’ bottled water after two die from contamination in Oman; confirms no permits issued | World News

[ad_1] The UAE confirmed Uranus Star is absent from major retailers, no import permits were issued, and urged immediate disposal/ Representative Image Following the deaths of two individuals in Oman linked to contaminated bottled water from the Iranian brand Uranus Star, the UAE has moved quickly to block the product’s entry and trade within its […]

Saudi Arabia bans tobacco shops within 500 meters of mosques and schools, imposes strict retail and licensing rules | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia mandates tobacco retailers install CCTV, fire extinguishers, and adhere to strict ventilation and lighting safety standards/ Representative Image Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive new set of regulations targeting tobacco sales across the country. With a firm focus on public health and regulatory control, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has […]

‘List of words to avoid’: US energy department bans use of ‘climate change’, ‘green’ in official communications; cites administrative priorities

[ad_1] The US energy department (EERE) has added “climate change,” “green,” and “decarbonization” to its expanding “list of words to avoid” within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The listed terms are central to EERE’s mission, which serves as the government’s largest investor in technologies aimed at reducing heat-trapping emissions that contribute to […]

Taliban bans books by Women in Afghanistan’s universities

[ad_1] Image used for representative purposes The Taliban government is purging books written by women from Afghanistan’s male-only university system and outlawing gender studies courses, the latest blows in a campaign against women’s rights since the group returned to power four years ago.More than 600 books, many of them written by women, were included in […]

‘If Trump bans Indian IT…’: Influencer’s take on H-1B goes viral; says Indians work hardest

[ad_1] A Thai influencer said Indians are the most hard working and without them America’s IT companies will stop functioning. A different take on how the H-1B fueled Indians running the US tech coming from an influencer, who is also known as a scammer, has gone viral as he claimed that US will come down […]

Spain bans Israel-bound weapons ships, planes; Tel Aviv calls move anti-semitic

[ad_1] MADRID: Spain on Monday banned ships and aircraft carrying weapons to Israel from calling at Spanish ports or entering its airspace due to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza, measures the Israeli foreign minister denounced as anti-semitic. Spain, which recognised a Palestinian state in May 2024 and has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions […]

South Australia bans fish shaped soy sauce bottles leaving sushi lovers shocked; know why | World News

[ad_1] Plastic pollution remains a pressing global environmental issue, and South Australia has taken a notable step to address it by banning fish-shaped soy sauce bottles, the tiny containers commonly used with sushi. Effective from Monday, the ban targets these miniature bottles because they pose a greater environmental risk than other single-use plastics. As reported […]

Ramadan 2025: Saudi Arabia bans promotional activities during iftar at Islam’s holiest sites | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia issued new guidelines banning all advertising and promotional activities during the distribution of iftar meals/Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has issued new guidelines banning all advertising and promotional activities during the distribution of iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in […]

Kuwait rolls out strict new health rules: Bans tattoo devices, razor reuse, and tanning for minors | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait’s Ministry of Health and Commerce have issued new regulations/Representative Image Kuwait has implemented sweeping new health guidelines for salons, personal care facilities, fitness centres, and health institutes to bolster public safety and curb infectious risks. The regulations, issued jointly by the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, introduce more than […]