Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner pitches $112bn plan to turn Gaza rubble into a tech hub | World News

Jared Kushner, former senior adviser to Donald Trump, is pitching a $112 billion proposal to rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip into a futuristic technology and tourism hub, according to details first reported by The Wall Street Journal.Kushner, 44, alongside US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, has been presenting a 32-slide PowerPoint titled Project Sunrise: Building […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow strikes Kyiv railway hub in overnight drone and missile attack; trains cancelled, power facilities hit

Representative photo (AP) A railway hub near Kyiv was hit in a large-scale Russian drone and missile strike, damaging a depot and several rail carriages, Ukrainian state railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia said on Saturday. The overnight attack targeted the town of Fastiv, with no casualties reported.“Russia continues to disregard any peace efforts and instead strikes critical […]

Where does the world’s second-largest gold hub, Dubai, get its gold from? | World News

Dubai surpassed the UK in 2023 to become the world’s second-largest gold trading hub, sourcing gold from Africa, Russia, Turkey, and Switzerland./ Image: (File) Dubai’s dazzling gold markets are among the most iconic symbols of its global economic influence. But beyond the glittering displays at the Gold Souq lies a vast international network. From African […]

PUBG Addiction Turns Forest into Gaming Hub for Children in Kiriburu | Udaipur Kiran

West Singhbhum, October 17 (Udaipur Kiran): The iron ore town of Kiriburu in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district is facing an unusual problem — a growing addiction to the online battle game PUBG among children. What was once a quiet forest area behind the Apex office has now turned into a “gaming zone,” where local youngsters […]

Dubai unveils ‘Dubai Live’: An AI-powered command hub to digitally govern the city in real time | World News

Dubai Live, unveiled at GITEX 2025, centralizes and digitizes city operations, services, and planning for smarter urban governance. Image: X Dubai Municipality In a major stride towards real-time urban governance, Dubai Municipality has launched Dubai Live, a smart platform designed to centralize and digitize city operations, municipal services, and urban planning systems. Introduced during GITEX […]

UAE named among a top 5 global crypto hub for investors | World News

The UAE ranks fifth globally, offering zero crypto taxes and strong government-backed blockchain innovation programs/Representative Image The UAE has emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for crypto investors, securing a spot among the top five global crypto-friendly jurisdictions in the 2025 Crypto Wealth Report by Henley & Partners. With a perfect tax […]

Kuwait launches national tourism portal ‘Visit Kuwait’: All-in-one hub for e-visas, culture and travel | World News

Kuwait launched the Visit Kuwait platform in August 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait launched the Visit Kuwait platform in August 2025 as a unified national digital portal to promote tourism, cultural heritage, and travel convenience as part of its Vision 2035 strategy. The initiative integrates services like an upgraded e-Visa system, event listings, site recommendations, and […]

Myanmar junta air strike on ruby mine hub kills 13

YANGON: A Myanmar junta air strike on a rebel-occupied ruby mining hub killed 13 people on Saturday, according to a resident and a spokesperson for an armed opposition group.Civil war has consumed Myanmar since the military seized power in a 2021 coup, sparking resistance from pro-democracy guerrillas who found common cause with long-active ethnic armed […]

Dubai now in London: Emirate opens first international hub to facilitate investor access | World News

Dubai Chambers’ new London hub provides streamlined legal, real estate, and business services to facilitate UK investors’ entry into Dubai/ Image: WAM TL;DR Dubai Chambers launched its first international hub in London. The hub offers government and private sector services for UK investors. It simplifies business setup, legal, real estate, and residency processes. Dubai’s Global […]

Where does the world’s second-largest gold hub, Dubai, get its gold from? | World News

Dubai surpassed the UK in 2023 to become the world’s second-largest gold trading hub, sourcing gold from Africa, Russia, Turkey, and Switzerland./ Image: (File) Dubai’s dazzling gold markets are among the most iconic symbols of its global economic influence. But beyond the glittering displays at the Gold Souq lies a vast international network. From African […]