Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a rethink in Germany’s security policy: Since then, Berlin has been trying to support Ukraine while also bolstering its own defence capabilities. “The war in Ukraine has shown that NATO has insufficient production. Since the start of the war, European countries in particular have been trying to increase their manufacturing […]
Representative image (AP) The multi-million dollar Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), a prestigious cultural project in Edo State in southern Nigeria, has suspended preview events scheduled for this week.MOWAA made the decision after around 20 men, some armed with wooden bats, stormed the museum courtyard on Sunday during a pre-opening event. Guests, including ambassadors […]
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (Image credits: AP) The government of Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced it would reinforce its military and official presence in the western state of Michoacan.Sunday’s announcement follows outrage over the assassination of Carlos Manzo, mayor of the city of Uruapan in Michoacan who was vocal about tackling drug crime, on […]
Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux poses with an Associated Press photo of him outside the Louvre on the day of the crown jewels heist, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Rambouillet, south of Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) It began, as all great French absurdities do, with a robbery that felt like theatre. Eight imperial jewels vanished from […]
Winter Wonderland Kuwait returns bigger with new rides / Image credit: File Kuwait’s most awaited winter attraction is back and bigger than ever. The fourth season of Winter Wonderland Kuwait has officially opened its doors, promising more rides, more entertainment, and more festive fun for families, teens, and thrill-seekers. Whether you’re planning your first visit […]
FILE – BBC Director-General Tim Davie is pictured at BBC World Service offices in London, Thursday, April 28, 2022. (Hannah McKay/Pool via AP, File) BBC Director-General Tim Davie resigned after a week of mounting controversies that left the public broadcaster reeling. His exit, alongside BBC News chief Deborah Turness, followed outrage over a Panorama episode […]
Photos of YourRAGE and a mystery woman in NYC have stirred dating rumors across social media (Image via: @yoxics/X & @yourrage/Instagram) Twitch streamer YourRAGE, real name Jalontae, is once again at the center of online chatter after new photos surfaced of him walking arm-in-arm with an unidentified woman in New York City. The images, which […]
UAE’s Shaikha Al Nowais Makes History Leading UN Tourism / Image Credit: UN Tourism In a landmark moment for the United Arab Emirates and the global travel industry, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais has been nominated as the first-ever woman to lead UN Tourism in its 50-year history. Her nomination was confirmed during the 123rd UN […]
The UAE Iceberg Project planned to tow a massive Antarctic iceberg 6,480 nautical miles to Fujairah but faced major challenges and remains unfulfilled/ Ai generated illustration In a region where rain is rare and water more precious than oil, the United Arab Emirates once had its sights set on an audacious engineering marvel: towing a […]
Oman extends expat resident card validity to 10 years / AI-generated illustration Oman’s Royal Oman Police (ROP) has amended the executive rules for civil status so resident identity cards for expatriates can have longer validity, now up to 10 years in some cases, and Omani national ID cards are extended to 10 years as well. […]
