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UAE’s humanitarian mission: Rescue team flies Black Hawk missions to combat Albania’s forest fires | World News

UAE rescue team continues its efforts to contain forest fires in Albania/Image: WAM The UAE rescue team is delivering critical help in Albania, participating in intensive fire-suppression missions to support local authorities in battling the ongoing forest fires. The team’s aerial expertise, including precision Black Hawk helicopter operations, has been instrumental in containing the blazes […]

US Army is using TikTok to recruit young soldiers: How influencers are selling military life to Gen Z | World News

The US Army has increasingly embraced social media to reach its next generation of recruits, with TikTok emerging as a surprising tool in this strategy. Although the platform is officially banned on government devices due to security concerns, recruiters and influencers are still using it to promote enlistment. Young soldiers and veterans share polished videos […]

‘Prayers not enough’: Former Biden aide Jen Psaki slams Donald Trump over Minneapolis shooting response; faces backlash for politicising tragedy | World News

Jen Psaki slams Donald Trump over Minneapolis shooting response; faces backlash for politicising traged Former White House press secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki launched a blistering attack on US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, accusing them of offering only “thoughts and prayers” in the wake of a deadly school shooting in Minneapolis.In a […]

‘No Azure for Apartheid’: Microsoft fires two for protesting ties with Israel; cites breach of policies | World News

Microsoft fires 2 employees for staging protest against ties with Israel Two Microsoft employees were sacked on Wednesday after staging a sit-in protest at the office of company president Brad Smith, demanding the tech giant end its business ties with Israel amid the Gaza war. A Microsoft spokesperson said the employees were terminated for “serious […]

Qatar: Arriving in Doha? Hamad International Airport shares key tips for stress-free entry | World News

Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha has issued updated travel tips/Image: File Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha has issued updated travel tips and procedures to streamline the arrival experience for returning travellers as the summer holiday season ends and the new school year begins. The recommendations focus on safe transportation, efficient luggage collection, and […]

This Australian island has the world’s most beautiful airport landing and its runway begins in the ocean | World News

Descending into an airport is rarely considered the highlight of a journey, but some runways turn a standard arrival into an unforgettable experience. A new global study has crowned Lord Howe Island Airport in Australia as the world’s most beautiful airport landing, thanks to its rare ocean-to-beach runway and the breathtaking natural setting of this […]

Bermuda Triangle mystery could be solved: Scientist claims this natural phenomenon is responsible for ship vanishings and plane disappearances | World News

For centuries, the Bermuda Triangle, an infamous stretch of ocean between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and Miami, has been wrapped in a veil of mystery. Over the years, more than 50 ships and around 20 aircraft have reportedly disappeared, spawning countless theories about aliens, wormholes, and supernatural forces. Now, a leading oceanographer believes the real culprit […]

Saudi Arabia takes center stage as guest of honor at 62nd Damascus International Fair | World News

Saudi Arabia, guest of honor at the 62nd Damascus International Fair, features 80+ companies and key entities to boost regional trade/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is prominently participating as the guest of honor at the 62nd Damascus International Fair, held from August 27 to September 5 in Syria’s capital. This engagement marks a significant step in […]

Russian-Ukraine war: EU delegation building in Kyiv hit in a ‘deliberate strike’; 14 killed, including 3 children | World News

A residential building damaged by Russian strike in Kyiv (Pic credit: AP) A massive Russian missile and drone attack struck on Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least 14 people, including three children, and caused extensive damage to the European Union’s diplomatic mission in the Ukrainian capital. European Council president Antonio Costa condemned the strikes, calling […]

WARNING! Japan releases AI-generated video showing Tokyo chaos if Mount Fuji erupts | World News

Japan has adopted a high-tech approach to disaster preparedness by releasing an AI-generated video simulating a Mount Fuji eruption. The video provides Tokyo residents with a realistic visualisation of the potential hazards of the iconic volcano, a symbol of both natural beauty and danger, were to erupt. It illustrates plumes of smoke and volcanic ash […]