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Racist Berlin street name to change after legal battle

Oman’s hotel revenues rose 18% in the first six months of 2025, with tourist arrivals reaching 1.14 million | World News

Oman’s hospitality sector experienced robust growth in the first half of 2025/Representative Image Oman’s hospitality sector experienced robust growth in the first half of 2025, with hotel revenues rising by 18% coinciding with a 1.14 million increase in tourist arrivals. The surge reflects the country’s growing appeal as a travel destination and effective tourism development […]

15 Emirati healthcare professionals to be honoured at UAE’s largest Health Awards 2025 after rigorous evaluation process | World News

Health Magazine has introduced an independent evaluation process for Health Awards 2025 nominations through a partnership with global consultancy Knight Frank./Image: X via Gulf Today Health Magazine and Thumbay Media have partnered with global consultancy Knight Frank to oversee a fully independent evaluation process for the Health Awards 2025. The collaboration aims to reinforce transparency, […]

Is Africa becoming the US’s dumping ground of migrants?

US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration is a cornerstone of his domestic policy, forming part of his controversial campaign pledge to carry out “the largest deportation operation in American history.“Deporting those migrants to African countries, however, was not part of the original plan he announced when he ran for the presidency in 2024.But […]

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman donates blood to launch annual national blood donation campaign | World News

In 2024, over 800,000 people in Saudi Arabia donated blood, as the Kingdom pushes for 100% voluntary donations/ Image:SPA Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, donated blood on Thursday to launch the Kingdom’s annual national blood donation campaign. The act was described by […]

Roblox blocked in Kuwait amid rising concerns on children’s online safety | World News

Kuwait has temporarily blocked Roblox/Image Credit: X Kuwait’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has temporarily blocked the online game Roblox, following mounting public complaints and concerns for child safety. The action comes amid warnings from parents and public organizations about harmful content and unsafe practices impacting young users.TL;DR: Kuwait’s CITRA temporarily blocks Roblox […]

US envoy to India: Donald Trump picks Sergio Gor. Why did Elon Musk call him ‘a snake’ once?

File photo: Elon Musk (left) and Sergio Gor (Picture credit: AP, X) Sergio Gor, a close aide to US President Donald Trump, has been nominated as the next US Ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.However, amid the buzz of his announcement, his past clashes with Elon Musk have resurfaced […]

‘I am the one who got them out’: Trump claims less than 20 Israeli hostages still alive, says ‘couple of them not around any longer’

US President Donald Trump said that fewer than 20 hostages held in Gaza remain alive, a remark that has drawn anguish from families of the captives and was promptly denied by Israel’s hostage negotiator. “So now they have 20,” Trump said while speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Friday. “But the 20 is […]

San Francisco: ICE clashes with protesters; charge knife-wielding suspect

San Francisco: ICE clashes with protesters; charge knife-wielding suspect (Picture credit: DHS) Federal authorities on Friday said US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers clashed with protesters in San Francisco this week, with one knife-wielding suspect now facing charges after allegedly threatening to stab an officer and target his family. The US Department of Homeland […]

Menendez brothers’ parole: Day after Erik, Lyle’s freedom bid denied; board issues three-year denial

Lyle Menendez appears before the parole board via teleconference at the Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. (Picture credit: AP) Lyle Menendez, one of the two brothers convicted of murdering their wealthy parents in Beverly Hills more than three decades ago, has been denied parole by a California state panel.The 57-year-old, who uses […]