Dubai’s $35bn Al Maktoum airport plan: Cost, capacity, timeline and what to expect | World News

Dubai’s Al Maktoum International (DWC) is a $35bn mega-airport project designed to handle up to 260 million passengers and huge cargo volumes / Illustrative image generated with AI Al Maktoum International also called Dubai World Central (DWC) is Dubai’s giant airport project: a Dh128-billion (about $35 billion) expansion that will eventually include five parallel runways, […]

Dubai Fountain will finally reopen today after 5 months! Show timings revealed: Here’s what visitors can expect | World News

The Dubai Fountain closed on April 19, 2025, for a five-month upgrade and will officially reopen today, October 1, 2025/ Image: X After five months of intensive redevelopment, the Dubai Fountain is set to officially reopen on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Emaar has confirmed the date and shared details about a thorough two-phase upgrade designed […]

Why do you expect? Hindu American Foundation chief reacts to Shashi Tharoor’s jibe over diaspora’s silence on H-1B, tariff

HAF director Suhag Shukla reacted to Shashi Tharoor’s concern that the Indian-American politicians are silent on H-1B, tariff. Shashi Tharoor recently questioned the silence of the Indian-American politicians on US-India issues like trade and H-1B and condemned the silence of the Indian-American diaspora. Hindu American Foundation chief Suhag A Shukla strongly reacted to that and […]

Dubai travel alert: DXB warns of lane closures near terminals 1 and 3 from September 5 to 7, expect delays | World News

Dubai International Airport warns of traffic delays at Terminals 1 and 3 from September 5–7 due to nearby road works/Representative Image With many residents planning trips for the upcoming long weekend public holiday, DXB’s advisory highlights potential travel challenges due to road works affecting key access routes. Passengers heading to the airport during this period […]

‘We don’t expect but…’: White House checks with Ukraine officials if Zelenskyy can wear a suit today

Ukraine officials said Zelenskyy won’t wear a suit today in his meeting with Trump but will wear the black jacket that he wore to Nato summit. After the disaster of a meeting that took place in February, and with the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s outfit contributing a lot to it, the White House checked with […]

UAE National Day 2025: History, where to celebrate, and what to expect this year | World News

UAE celebrating National Day and the spirit of unity / Representative Image TL;DR UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad) is celebrated every year on December 2 to mark the country’s formation in 1971. Celebrations include fireworks, music, family gatherings, and cultural events across the country. The 2024 guidelines focused on safe celebrations, with restrictions on […]

‘We expect actions that will save lives’: Russia launches over 620 drone and missile strikes on Ukraine; Zelenskyy demands sanctions against Moscow

In an overnight assault, Russia launched a massive aerial attack with over 620 drones and missiles, resulting in four casualties, according to Ukraine’s Saturday report.Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, demanded swift action against Russia and called for sanctions against countries aiding Moscow. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said, “Last night, Russia’s strikes extended from the […]

Trump says he doesn’t expect to extend July 9 tariff deadline

Washington: US President Donald Trump said he is not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9, when the negotiating period he set would expire, and his administration will notify countries that the trade penalties will take effect unless there are deals with the United States. “I don’t think […]

‘Expect several waves of Iranian attacks’: Netanyahu after Israeli strikes; US moves destroyers to region

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Pic credit: AP) As Israel unleashes one of its biggest strikes on Iran, its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that he expects “several waves of Iranian attacks.” In a video message, he confirmed that US was briefed before launching an attack on Iranian military and nuclear sites. However, […]

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion: Iran warns ‘sworn enemies’ should expect retaliation; says US ‘responsible for consequences’

ranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Image credit: AP) Iran warned Israel after it launched “Operation Rising Lion” on Thursday in Tehran, targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Friday, issued a statement stating that Israel’s strike reveals their malicious nature. “Israel opened its wicked and blood-stained hand to […]