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‘Pure comedy’: Trump’s viral video leaves Internet in splits as he takes Nobel medal, forgets Laureate’s name |

Internet Can’t Stop Laughing: Venezuelan Laureate María Corina Machado Gave US President Donald Trump Her Nobel Prize And He Forgot Her Name the Next Day Familiarity breeds contempt but only Trump generates content. In the never-ending circus of modern political theatre, the US President once again delivered a moment tailor-made for social media. A viral […]

“Take it serious”: Kai Cenat explains why he stepped away from Twitch after record-breaking run

Kai Cenat has explained that his Twitch hiatus was a deliberate choice after breaking the platform’s subscriber record. Speaking to TMZ, he said the break allowed him to focus seriously on fashion and launch his clothing brand, Vivet. He also used the time to reset mentally after months of self-doubt and pressure. Kai Cenat reached […]

‘submitted false applications to obtain Covid-19 relief money’: Indian-origin US businessman sentenced to six years for fraud

An Indian-origin businessman, Rahul Shah, from Chicago, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in schemes to defraud banks and obtain pandemic relief funds, federal prosecutors said.Rahul Shah, 56, of Evanston, was also sentenced to two years of supervised release and ordered to pay $23,226,005 in restitution, according to the US Department […]

‘Supriya dreamed of becoming nurse’: Indian-origin man Vikrant Thakur admits killing wife in Australia court, pleads not guilty to murder

Indian-origin Vikrant Thakur, who was charged with the murder of his wife, Supriya Thakur, confessed that he killed her in Australia’s Adelaide Magistrates Court. Supriya, 36, was found dead at a residence in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, Australia, on December 21 after authorities responded to reports of a domestic assault.Vikrant was reportedly apprehended at […]

Emirates’ first direct Dubai-Helsinki flights: Fly from UAE’s desert heat to Finland’s northern lights, sauna culture, snowy escapes

Dubai to Finland Just Got Direct: Emirates Launches First-Ever Non-Stop Flights to Helsinki Emirates has announced a major expansion of its global network with the launch of daily, year-round direct flights between Dubai and Helsinki, Finland, starting 1 October 2026, a first of its kind for air travel between the United Arab Emirates and Finland. […]

‘Never seen before’: Cheetah mummies found in Saudi caves – a first for naturally mummified large cats

Remains of mummified cheetah (AP photo) Scientists have found the mummified remains of cheetahs in caves in northern Saudi Arabia, a discovery described as extremely rare, as the Associated Press reported.The remains are between 130 and more than 1,800 years old. Researchers uncovered seven cheetah mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs at […]

World’s Best Cruise Destination 2025 has been crowned and it’s not Caribbean or Europe

From Desert Capital to Cruise King: How This City Claimed the World’s Top Cruise Title The World Cruise Awards, one of the most respected accolades in global cruise tourism, has officially crowned Abu Dhabi with the prestigious title of World’s Best Cruise Destination for 2025 and the win for the Emirate’s city is in addition […]

No more layovers? Air India, Saudia airline codeshare deal opens up 20+ cities overnight

Air India and Saudia’s Smart Move Is Redefining Cross-Border Flying: Why This Codeshare Is Being Called a Game-Changer for India–Gulf Travel Good news for travellers in India and Saudi Arabia! Air India, India’s flag carrier and Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, have officially signed a codeshare agreement that will take effect from February […]

The viral trap: Why Dubai Police say your child’s next scroll could be their last | World News

Dubai Police warn parents and teens that deadly social media challenges like choking, skull breaking, breath holding risk lives/Image: Dubai Police A growing wave of dangerous social media challenges is raising alarm in Dubai, with police warning that what appears online as entertainment or a trend can quickly turn into a life-threatening act. Authorities say […]

Goodbye bureaucracy in Saudi Arabia? New Riyadh digital system could change how cities are built in Middle East

Riyadh Just Killed Red Tape: New Digital System Promises Faster Urban Approvals Than Ever In a major leap towards smart governance and efficient city development, Riyadh Municipality has rolled out a unified digital system designed to drastically accelerate urban planning approvals across Saudi Arabia’s capital. Announced this week, the platform aims to simplify complex bureaucratic […]