[ad_1] Kuwait reinstates physical driving licenses for expats, easing travel abroad/ Representative Image TL;DR Expats in Kuwait can now reissue a physical driving license for KD 10 ($32.80 USD). The decision follows a 2025 policy change effective April 13. Physical licenses are essential for driving or renting cars overseas. If you’re an expat in Kuwait […]
[ad_1] Mobile authentication is set to replace SMS OTPs as UAE banks tighten digital security/ Representative Image TL;DR UAE banks will stop using SMS and email OTPs for online and money transfer verifications In-app authentication will be the new standard for confirming transactions The shift begins July 25, 2025, with full rollout required by March […]
[ad_1] With zero natural rivers or lakes, Kuwait depends almost entirely on seawater desalination to meet its water needs/Image: Renderhub TL;DR: Kuwait is one of the only countries in the world without a single natural lake or river. The country relies heavily on desalination plants and imports to meet its freshwater needs. Despite geographic limitations, […]
[ad_1] Florida health authorities have confirmed four deaths and several illnesses caused by Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly “flesh-eating” bacteria found in warm saltwater, brackish water, and contaminated seafood. Though infections are uncommon, they can rapidly become life-threatening, especially when bacteria enter open wounds or the bloodstream. With rising ocean temperatures and increased flooding […]
[ad_1] Billionaire Elon Musk shared a cryptic post on Sunday, which read- “No gods or kings, only man.” He captioned the post, “Anyone else think of this yesterday?” The post came just a day after widespread anti-Trump protests across the United States, coinciding with the parade on US president Donald Trump’s birthday and the 250th […]
[ad_1] In a fresh attack on overseas manufacturing, US President Donald Trump has warned Apple that iPhones not made in the United States could face a 25% tariff, and other smartphone makers like Samsung may not be spared either.Speaking on Truth Social and later to reporters at the White House, Trump said he expects Apple […]
[ad_1] During his diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, US President Donald Trump raised eyebrows with an unusual question to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS): “How do you sleep at night?”The question was asked during a speech at a royal gathering in Riyadh, where Trump addressed an audience of global business elites. The 78-year-old […]
[ad_1] The election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has sparked a renewed debate over the Catholic Church’s approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion. The American-born pontiff, chosen Thursday to succeed Pope Francis, is being scrutinised for past remarks about homosexuality and media influence that resurfaced shortly after his election.In a 2012 address during his […]
[ad_1] A rare letter penned by Colonel Archibald Gracie, one of the Titanic’s most distinguished survivors, has fetched a record £300,000, a fivefold increase on its estimated price, at an auction in Wiltshire, as a new high price for Titanic correspondence was smashed.The letter, dated April 10, 1912, the very day Gracie boarded the Titanic, […]
[ad_1] Qatari travelers can now explore Peru visa-free for up to 183 days/ Representative Image TL;DR Starting July 2025, Qatari nationals with ordinary passports can enter Peru without a visa for stays up to 183 days. This change simplifies travel planning for tourism and business, removing previous visa barriers. Peru expects this to boost tourism, […]
