Blackstone staff barricading themselves during the shooting in Manhattan. An executive of Blackstone is one of the four people shot and killed by suspected shooter Shane Tamura who went on a shooting rampage in Midtown Monday. The executive has not yet been identified and was killed in the lobby of the Park Avenue office tower, […]
UAE expats may face higher charges on international card use starting September/ Representative Image TL;DR From Sept 22, UAE banks will raise fees on international card use to 3.14%, impacting travel and global online purchases. Expats sending money home or spending abroad will see higher charges on every swipe. There are ways to reduce costs, […]
UAE warns public to avoid fake visa service ads and use only official channels/ Representative Image TL;DR Only use official UAE government channels for visas, residency, and work permits. Fake ads online claim to speed up visa processes but often charge high fees without any real service. Always report suspicious offers and avoid unauthorized providers […]
Tickets for the Riyadh Comedy Festival, running September 26 to October 9, will be available starting August 1 on Webook.com/ Image: X In a landmark move reflecting its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification plan, Saudi Arabia is set to host the world’s largest comedy festival from September 26 to October 9, 2025, in Riyadh’s vibrant […]
Russia strikes Ukrainian prison (Representative image) Russia struck a prison in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region late Monday(local time), killing at least 17 inmates and injuring more than 80 others.Russia used four guided aerial bombs to target Bilenkivska Correctional colony, according to the State Criminal Executive Service of Ukraine, reported AP.At least 42 inmates were hospitalized […]
UAE petrol prices fluctuated monthly in 2025, driven by global oil trends and seasonal demand/ Representative Image TL;DR Fuel prices in August 2025 are likely to stay flat or see a slight increase. July saw one of the highest rates this year, driven by global oil trends. Final August rates will be announced on July […]
A man named Abhay Nayak, was arrested after causing panic on an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow on Sunday morning.The flight was forced to make an emergency landing after Nayak allegedly shouted bomb threats and political slogans mid-air, sparking fear among passengers.According to eyewitnesses, Nayak exited the aircraft toilet shouting “Allahu Akbar” and […]
Godwin’s law states that any internet discussion will always veer towards someone making a comparison with Nazi or Hitler. And now that 4chan/Reddit ailment has escaped into the real world.A denim ad meant to celebrate American style has instead ignited a firestorm online, with critics accusing American Eagle and actress Sydney Sweeney of peddling “Nazi […]
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday condemned a violent street brawl in downtown Cincinnati that went viral over the weekend, using the incident to call out what he described as failed public safety policies in Democrat-led cities.Sharing a post on X, Ramaswamy said he had spoken with one of the victims of the assault, […]
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump claimed personal credit for brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, calling it a major diplomatic achievement and declaring, “I am proud to be the President of Peace!”“Just spoke to the acting Prime Minister of Thailand […]
