Chinese President Xi Jinping (File photo) China’s parliament has expelled three high-ranking military officials, confirming their removal after the trio had been absent from key events in recent months.The officers’ dismissals by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) were the latest moves in the ongoing “anti-corruption crackdown,” the Hong Kong-based South China […]
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said on Saturday that his country is facing a “full-fledged war” waged by Israel, the United States, and Europe. “In my opinion, we are in a full-fledged war with America, Israel and Europe. They do not want our country to stand on its feet,” Pezeshkian said in an interview with the […]
Kuwait streamlines work visas and residency permits / AI Generated Image Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior officially implemented a major overhaul of the nation’s immigration system through Ministerial Resolution No. 2249/2025. Signed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, these new executive regulations simplify visa procedures while introducing a tiered residency […]
UAE Lottery announces Dh30 million draw results / AI Generated Image The most recent Lucky Day Draw (No. 251227), held on Saturday night, December 27, saw a flurry of activity as players tuned in to the live broadcast. The winning numbers for the “Days” set were 1, 28, 6, 7, 29, and 27, while the […]
Heartwarming video shows Italian woman giving delivery worker AED 500 tip in Dubai / AI Illustration During the festive season in Dubai, a small act of kindness has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide. In a video shared by Instagram user @fabrizia_dxb, Italian resident Fabrizia Franceschetti greets her delivery worker at the door with a […]
NEW DELHI: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari admitted that he was advised to take shelter in a bunker for his safety during the four-day confrontation with India in May, a remark that underscored the extent of India’s ability to strike deep into mainland Pakistan.Also Read | In a first, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits India […]
A new hypothesis from Columbia University astrophysicist David Kipping suggests humanity’s first sign of alien life won’t be a greeting For most people, the idea of alien contact has been shaped less by astronomy than by cinema. Films have taught us to expect intention: visitors who arrive either with open hands, as in E.T., or […]
UAE introduces new rules starting January 2026 / AI Generated Image As the New Year’s fireworks fade over the Burj Khalifa, UAE residents aren’t just waking up to a new calendar, they are waking up to a new way of living. January 1, 2026, marks the launch of a major “regulatory reset” across the Emirates. […]
New York City recorded its most significant snowfall in several years, with 4.3 inches covering Central Park by Saturday (AP photo) A powerful winter storm sweeping across the US Northeast and Great Lakes disrupted peak post-Christmas travel, grounding thousands of flights and prompting emergency declarations in several states. Snow and ice battered major transport hubs […]
Dhaka madrasa blast injures four DHAKA: Four people, including a child, were injured after a powerful explosion rocked a madrasa in the Bangladesh capital’s Hasnabad area on Friday, with police recovering bomb-making materials from the site. The explosion led to collapse of walls of two rooms of the Umm Al Qura International Madrasa. The madrasa […]
