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‘Pakistani taxi driver angry at invaders’: British right-wing activist’s conversation on refugee transport costs goes viral

A Pakistani taxi driver has spoken out about what he sees as the wasteful cost of transporting refugees across the UK, according to British right-wing activist Tommy Robinson. The driver, who has lived legally in the UK for two years, spoke to Robinson during a protest in Braintree while driving him in his cab.“Yes. 100 […]

Dubai’s freelance visa trend: Step-by-step process from permit to residency, how it works, what it costs and who can apply

Dubai Freelance Visa: Your Guide to Legal Self-Employment and Residency in 2026 In recent years, Dubai has emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for independent professionals and freelancers, thanks to a visa system that allows talented individuals to live and work legally without a traditional employer sponsor and even sponsor family members. […]

Amid H-1B row, Florida governor Ron DeSantis weighs in on labor costs with 8-word response

Florida governor Ron DeSantis weighed in on the ongoing debate over the H-1B visa program, calling it “labor arbitrage” that benefits big companies and hurts domestic American workers. His comments came in response to a social media post that said many companies hire H-1B workers to save labor costs and not exceptional talent. The post […]

White House ballroom shake-up: Trump brings in new architect; project clashes grow, costs climb

President Donald Trump has brought in a new architectural firm to lead the White House ballroom project after disagreements with the architect originally contracted for the job, several sources told CNN. One senior White House official said McCrery Architects and its CEO James McCrery would no longer be involved after clashing with the president over […]

‘Heavy debt, rising costs’: UK’s largest pub group to sell around thousand sites; eyes deal worth 1 billion pounds | World News

Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub operator, is reportedly considering selling approximately 1,000 of its most profitable “platinum” pubs for an estimated £1 billion. This move aims to address the company’s substantial £3 billion debt burden. The sale of these separately structured sites would not impact the rest of Stonegate’s extensive estate. Stonegate Group, the […]

Saudi Arabia multiple-entry eVisa for GCC expats 2025: Application process, costs, all you need to know | World News

UAE and GCC expats can apply online for Saudi Arabia’s one-year multiple-entry eVisa for tourism, business, family visits, or Umrah/ Image: Pexels Cooperation Council (GCC) countries such as the UAE. The Kingdom has introduced a more streamlined visa process, making it easier than ever to travel for leisure, business, or personal reasons.Under the new system, […]

‘ To do anything, you need to spend money’: German expat reveals Dubai’s hidden costs and why he left | World News

In 2024, Dubai rents rose 22% for apartments and 13% for villas, while expat families needed AED 300,000–500,000/ Image: Pexels A recent Quora post by Volker Motzkus, a German national who lived in Dubai between 2013 and 2015, has offered an unusually candid insight into life as an expatriate in the UAE. Motzkus, a Senior […]

Germany debates who should cover costs of unhealthy eating

When Lucas Pohl boarded a flight last summer, he didn’t know it would mark a turning point in his life. The Berlin resident had always carried extra weight, but when he couldn’t fasten his seatbelt and had to ask for an extender, “something inside me broke,” the 27-year-old said. Pohl, who weighed 150kg at the […]

Gold prices surge across Egypt after surprise 2% interest rate cut: See what each Karat costs now | World News

The Central Bank of Egypt lowered the overnight deposit rate to 22% during its policy meeting on August 28, 2025/ representative Image Gold prices in Egypt surged on Friday, August 29, 2025, with 21-karat gold reaching EGP 4,650 (approximately $97.65), marking a sharp response to the Central Bank of Egypt’s recent decision to lower key […]

Kuwait inflation alert: Consumer prices rise 2.39% in July 2025 amid climbing costs of essentials | World News

Consumer Price Index in Kuwait rose 2.39% year-on-year in July 2025/Image: File Kuwait’s consumer price index (CPI) recorded a significant increase of 2.39% in July 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to data from the Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). The rise reflects inflationary pressure primarily driven by higher prices in […]