Oman’s scenic landscapes and affordable living make it the top GCC destination for cost-conscious residents in 2025/ photo: pixabay Oman has been named the most affordable country to live in across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for 2025, according to the latest Cost of Living Index released by data platform Numbeo. Long known for its […]
It began as an ordinary family lunch, a chance, perhaps, for reconciliation over a carefully prepared meal. But by the end of that day, three people were on a path toward a gruesome death, and a small Australian town would find itself at the center of a global true-crime obsession and “trial of the century”.Erin […]
Before relocating to the UAE, verifying your job offer with MOHRE is a critical first step/Representative Image If you’ve received a job offer from a UAE-based company, it’s natural to feel excited. But before booking your flight and packing your bags, take a moment to confirm whether the offer is legally valid and enforceable. In […]
Legal experts clarify how UAE law treats divorces pronounced via WhatsApp or digital messages/ Image: File In today’s digitally connected world, even deeply personal and life-altering decisions like divorce are sometimes communicated over messaging apps like WhatsApp. But how does the UAE legal system treat such actions, especially when a spouse lives abroad? A recent […]
Texas flash floods have claimed at least 82 lives, with numerous other holiday visitors and campers still missing after torrential rains triggered a rapid and devastating rise in water levels. Kerr County emerged as the worst-hit region as nearly 12 inches of rain fell early Friday morning during an overnight storm, causing the Guadalupe River […]
Wildfire near Kelowna airport (Castanet.news) A fast-moving wildfire that broke out behind Kelowna International Airport in British Columbia on Sunday prompted tactical evacuations, grounded dozens of flights, and led to a temporary closure of airport airspace, local authorities confirmed.The blaze ignited in the Ellison area, just north of the airport, and quickly spread due to […]
The US department of justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded that there was no evidence that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was murdered, Axios reported on Monday citing a memo. It also said that the investigators found no indication that Epstein blackmailed powerful figures or maintained a “client list”.The memo noted that […]
Scott Ruskan (Image credits: X @nicksortor) A US coast guard rescue swimmer is being hailed as an “American hero” after saving 165 lives during his first-ever mission, a response to deadly flash flooding in Texas that has claimed the lives of at least 82 people, with many still unaccounted for.Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem praised […]
Galaxy Leader cargo ship was captured by the Houthis on November 19, 2023 (Image credit: Jerusalem Post) Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted successful airstrikes against ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, a spokesperson of the Israeli military announced on Monday.The targets included a commercial vessel seized by the Houthis in November 2023, according […]
Elon Musk fired off a nonchalant jab at Donald Trump after the US president lashed out over Musk’s newly launched “America Party.” With a smirk-worthy “What’s Truth Social?” Musk played down Trump’s attack, but the internet wasn’t having it. Netizens piled on, reminding Musk exactly what Trump’s platform is, as the tech titan and the […]
