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Warning: UAE Cybersecurity Council warns against unverified mobile apps amid rising cyber threats |

UAE cybersecurity body has sounded the alarm on the dangers of unverified applications/Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a nation-wide warning urging residents to avoid downloading unverified mobile applications, emphasizing risks such as malware, financial theft, and data breaches. Citizens are advised to only install apps from official platforms (Apple App Store, […]

‘We would not support any measure that fails to condemn Hamas’: US vetoes UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire, leaving council 14–1

The United States on Wednesday exercised its veto power against a UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, alongside unrestricted humanitarian aid access. The remaining 14 council members supported the draft as Gaza’s population faces severe humanitarian challenges.“The United States has been clear: We […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi Municipality wins 11 awards at Harvard Business Council International Awards in London | World News

Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s 2025 awards were earned from a competitive pool of over 4,000 applications and 5,500 assessment hours/ Image: WAM TL;DR Abu Dhabi City Municipality won 11 awards at the 2025 Harvard Business Council International Awards. Recognitions spanned innovation, executive leadership, digital transformation, and women’s leadership. The awards ceremony was held at the […]

‘Beard poses no barrier to military service’: Sikh Council reacts US Army’s new grooming policy, no permanent shaving waivers

US Army introduced new grooming rules, no unlimited shaving waivers. (Photo: US Army) Sikh Council has reacted to the new grooming policy that the US Army announced, barring permanent shaving waivers beyond religious accommodations. Soldiers could face expulsion if they need shaving exemptions for more than 12 months over a two-year period, according to the […]

White House slashing staff in major overhaul of National Security Council, officials say

US President Donald Trump (AP) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is ordering a major overhaul of the national security council that will shrink its size, lead to the ouster of some political appointees and return many career government employees back to their home agencies, according to two US officials and one person familiar with the reorganization. […]

Stockholm City Council rejects US Embassy demands to end DEI programming | World News

Stockholm City Council rejects US Embassy demands to end DEI programming (Photo: AP) The Stockholm City Council has rejected the US Embassy‘s demands that it comply with the Trump administration‘s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion policies. It’s the latest in US President Donald Trump‘s efforts to terminate such programs within the federal government, and […]

‘More than 50 countries reached out to Trump to begin negotiations’: Economic council director Kevin Hassett in defense of tariffs

Kevin Hassett defends Donald Trump White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett came out defence of President Donald Trump‘s trade policies, dismissing concerns about increased costs for American consumers amid the massive backlash and recession fears.“So the fact is, the countries are angry and retaliating — and, by the way, coming to the table. […]