Storm Marta batters Spain and Portugal (Representative image) Fresh storms and torrential rain battered Spain and Portugal on Saturday, triggering widespread flooding, evacuations and major transport disruptions across the Iberian Peninsula, just days after earlier storms caused deadly damage in the region.In Portugal, the latest weather system — named Storm Marta — prompted the deployment […]
The recent restoration of a chapel came with a surprise: an angel depicted with the likeness of PM Giorgia Meloni of Italy Until last weekend, few visitors to the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, in Rome, lingered over the modern decoration of a small chapel. The ancient church’s premier attraction was a Crufixion by […]
UAE Central Bank pilots world-leading biometric payment system, letting users pay with face or palm / AI Image In a move that could redefine how people pay for everyday transactions, the UAE has begun piloting the Middle East’s first biometric payment system, allowing users to make payments using facial recognition or palm scans instead of […]
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) A quiet realisation will bring you peace tomorrow; you do not need a loud or dramatic answer to feel sure of things. A very simple truth will become clear and remove your doubts. You are more on the right track than you give yourself credit for. This calm insight will guide […]
UAE influencers must secure advertiser permits by January 31 or risk fines reaching AED 10,000/Representative Image For content creators and advertisers operating in the UAE, the clock is now ticking. January 31, 2026, is the final day to obtain the mandatory Advertiser Permit, after which anyone posting promotional content without approval risks fines of up […]
New expats in Dubai face major hurdles if their rent isn’t Ejari-registered / AI Image For thousands of expats arriving in Dubai this month, the hunt for the perfect home is the first major hurdle. However, a wave of sophisticated rental scams emerged in early 2026, targeting newcomers who are eager to secure housing quickly. […]
Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for civil rights, announced Monday that journalist Don Lemon may face charges any moment afte he joined a group of anti-ICE agitators who stormed a church in St Paul during a service. The pastor of the church was blamed for his alleged ICE link and Don Lemon was present, […]
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20) The univocal power of cosmic energy blazes forth on the horizon tomorrow. Stand your ground when it’s needed and let your actions speak for themselves. In your horoscope readings, a calm and patient pose unites the splendour of your true self. Let people expect a reaction while you remain steady; feel […]
Immigration attorney Steven Brown said it is unlikely that India could ever face a visa freeze in the US as India is low on using government resources in the US. But that does not mean it can’t change ever, the attorney said explaining the Trump administration’s sudden visa freeze on 75 countries, including many of […]
Pritam Singh. (Photo credit: Workers Party website) Singapore’s Parliament will discuss next week if Indian-origin opposition leader Pritam Singh should keep his role. This comes after Singh was found guilty and fined for lying to a parliamentary committee. The debate, set for January 12, was proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah through an […]
