High-level updates from Middle East: Indian-origin investor says she spent 2 hours with Trump before US struck Iran

[ad_1] Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani said she spent two hours with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago the night the president chose to cease all negotiations with Iran and begin the war. “Feeling humbled that we got 2 hours with President Trump in Mar-a-Lago last night. On a night that will change the history […]

Qatar announces public sector working hours for Ramadan 2026 | World News

[ad_1] Qatar announces public sector working hours for Ramadan 2026/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, Qatar has announced shorter working hours for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan, confirming that public sector staff will work five hours per day throughout the period. The decision was issued under Circular No. (1) of 2026 by the […]

UAE announces reduced working hours for public and private sector employees this Ramadan | World News

[ad_1] UAE reduces official working hours for public and private sector employees during Ramadan/Representative Image The UAE has announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramadan. Federal government working hours The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources confirmed the official working hours for ministries and federal entities […]

Indian trucker Sukhwinder Sidhu pleads guilty in 2023 crash killing Olympian skater in Ontario, was driving for 26 hours

[ad_1] 31-year-old Sukhwinder Sidhu, an Indian-origin trucker in Ontario, pleaded guilty before the trial of the August 2023 crash is scheduled to begin this month. Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul was killed in the crash as Sidhu’s speeding truck crashed into the back of several vehicles, including Paul’s. It was a multiple-vehicle pileup caused by […]

Kuwait announces shorter working hours for government employees during Ramadan 2026 | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait announces flexible working hours for government employees during Ramadan/Representative Image Kuwait has announced revised working hours for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan, introducing shorter daily schedules and flexible start times under a new framework approved by the Civil Service Commission. The move is intended to ensure continuity in public services […]

UAE launches Dubai+: New free streaming platform with 30,000 hours of content | World News

[ad_1] Dubai+ debuts as a free, family-focused streaming platform / AI Image The UAE’s media landscape has officially entered a new era with the launch of Dubai Plus, a homegrown streaming platform designed specifically for Emirati and Arab audiences. Unveiled by Dubai Media, this digital destination aims to bridge the gap between traditional TV and […]

Ramadan 2026: Expected dates, fasting hours, and seasonal shifts explained | World News

[ad_1] Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin February 19, bringing 12 to 13 hour fasts worldwide/Representative Image Muslims across the world are preparing for the start of Ramadan 2026, with growing attention on daily fasting hours after several years of longer, more demanding summer fasts. Astronomical estimates suggest the upcoming holy month will offer comparatively […]

Dolphins just 2.5 hours from Dubai? Oman’s ‘Norway of Arabia’, Khasab, steals UAE’s weekend getaway crown

[ad_1] Dolphins, Fjords and Turquoise Waters: Why Khasab Is the Middle East’s Quiet Travel Obsession If you are in the UAE and craving a break from the city buzz but don’t want to hop on a long flight, there is a serene, breathtaking corner of the Arabian Peninsula that is quietly becoming one of the […]

Missouri man sells a car to eight people on Facebook, then steals it back within 24 hours every time | World News

[ad_1] A Kansas City man is facing major legal trouble after prosecutors accused him of running a Facebook Marketplace scam in which vehicles were sold to multiple buyers and then stolen back within a day. Authorities say Mamadou Diallo used forged paperwork to make the deals look legitimate, convincing victims to hand over thousands of […]

Waiting for Punjabi translator: Indian-origin Jashanpreet Singh’s court hearing delayed by three hours; his truck had killed 3 in California

[ad_1] Jashanpreet Singh, the Indian-origin truck driver, arrested after causing a pile-up that killed three people in California in 2025, was allowed to wear a turban in his latest court appearance on Monday. But his hearing was delayed by three hours as the officials waited for a Punjabi translator that the 21-year-old requested for his […]