Oman to mark National Day with first ever formal two day holiday starting 2025 | World News

[ad_1] Oman’s National Day, from 20–21 November 2025, celebrates 1650 Portuguese expulsion with parades, fireworks, and traditions/Representative image Oman will mark National Day with its first-ever formal two-day holiday starting in 2025, commemorating the historic 1650 expulsion of Portuguese forces that restored the nation’s ports and sovereignty. More than a public holiday, it is a […]

US shutdown hits day 33: Treasury secretary says SNAP food aid could resume by Wednesday

[ad_1] AI-generated illustration SNAP food benefits for around 42 million Americans could resume as early as Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday morning, after two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds during the government shutdown. The action follows rulings on Friday by federal judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island […]

Harmanpreet Kaur Praises Shafali Verma: “It Was Her Day” | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Navi Mumbai, November 3 (Udaipur Kiran) — Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur lauded Shafali Verma for her match-winning all-round performance in the ICC Women’s World Cup final, saying she had a strong feeling that “it was Shafali’s day” — a gut instinct that proved decisive in India’s historic title win. In the […]

‘Cowardly act’: Mexican mayor shot dead during Day of the Dead celebrations; had been a vocal critic of the government

[ad_1] Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez (Image: X@/TeslaDogs) A mayor in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán was shot dead in a public plaza on Saturday, in front of dozens gathered for Day of the Dead celebrations. Authorities said Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, who had repeatedly appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum for more resources to combat drug […]

Cleaning Bones for Day of the Dead

[ad_1] new video loaded: Cleaning Bones for Day of the Dead Practitioners of an annual ritual to clean deceased relatives’ bones are grappling with a new challenge: tourists. Jack Nicas, our Mexico City bureau chief, visits Pomuch, a town in Eastern Mexico that celebrates Día de Muertos unlike any other place. By Jack Nicas, Marian […]

Dubai’s Global Village to dazzle with spectacular drone show on UAE Flag Day | World News

[ad_1] Hundreds of drones illuminated Dubai’s Global Village sky on November 3, forming vibrant UAE flag patterns/Representative Image As the UAE marks its annual Flag Day on November 3, Dubai’s Global Village is set to light up the skies with a breathtaking drone show. The display will celebrate the nation’s unity, heritage, and progress, while […]

FBI stops ‘ISIS-style’ Halloween attack in Michigan after decoding eerie ‘pumpkin day’ reference

[ad_1] A potential ISIS-inspired attack in Michigan was foiled just hours before Halloween, after FBI arrested multiple suspects allegedly plotting a “pumpkin day” assault, reports CNN.The operation was carried out early Friday, preventing what director Kash Patel described as a “violent attack” planned for the holiday weekend. FBI swoops in after ‘pumpkin day’ clue The […]

Explained: UAE Flag Day and National Day, their differences and significance | World News

[ad_1] Celebrating unity and pride: UAE Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates marks two key occasions that reflect its history, leadership, and unity: Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2. While Flag Day celebrates the symbol of the nation, the UAE […]

Nina Lin and Zoe Spencer unbanned on Twitch just a day after getting banned for alleged sexual assault on Said

[ad_1] Twitch unbanned Nina Lin & Zoe Spencer just one day after sexual assault controversy involving Faze Silky’s assistant (Image via: Getty & @zoespencer__/Instagram) Twitch streamers Nina Lin and Zoe Spencer have been unbanned on the platform just one day after their suspension linked to a resurfaced viral clip involving FaZe Silky’s assistant, Said. The […]

Pink City Press Club Foundation Day: Veteran and Young Journalists Honoured in Jaipur | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Jaipur, October 24 (Udaipur Kiran): The Pink City Press Club celebrated its Foundation Day with a grand ceremony that brought together senior and young journalists, who were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the field of journalism. The event began with the traditional lighting of the lamp by Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa, […]