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9-day mid-term break in the UAE starting October 13: Your ultimate guide to local adventures and getaways | World News

UAE students enjoy a 9-day mid-term break from October 13; explore local attractions, short getaways, and family-friendly activities/ Illustrative image generated using AI Starting October 13, 2025, students across the UAE will enjoy a well-deserved 9-day mid-term break, courtesy of the Ministry of Education’s newly introduced academic calendar. This extended pause offers families a perfect […]

Udaipur Campaign Urges Citizens: “Spend in Udaipur, Support Local Jobs” | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, September 26 (Udaipur Kiran News): The Mewar Bachao Manch has launched a new campaign titled “Udaipur ka Paisa Udaipur Mein” (Udaipur’s Money Should Stay in Udaipur) to raise awareness about the growing threat of dark stores and online instant delivery platforms to local businesses and employment. According to the organisation, instant delivery companies and […]

Saudi Arabia launches challenge for local chefs to upgrade Hajj and umrah pilgrim meals | World News

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a national challenge inviting Saudi chefs to innovate pilgrim catering, enhancing quality and safety/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has initiated the “Eashathon” challenge in Makkah, aiming to innovate and elevate the catering services for millions of pilgrims. This competition invites Saudi chefs to develop creative […]

Bahrain says local factories can now import raw materials duty-free to stay competitive | World News

Bahrain’s new policy lets local factories import industrial inputs duty-free if unavailable, substandard, delayed, or over 10% costlier locally/ Representative Image A new customs exemption policy allows Bahraini factories to import key industrial inputs duty-free under specific conditions, marking a strategic shift to boost manufacturing, lower costs, and enhance local competitiveness. New customs rules unveiled […]

Trump calls Chicago a ‘hellhole,’ threatens to send National Guard despite local resistance: ‘We’re going in’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, describing the city as a “hellhole” plagued by gun violence. “We’re going in,” Trump told reporters, while suggesting Baltimore could be next. He rejected claims that he is targeting Democratic-run cities, insisting, “This isn’t a political thing. I have an […]

Saudi Arabia to host third World Defense Show in Riyadh, February 2026, boosting local defense industry | World News

Saudi Arabia will host the third edition of the WDS in Riyadh/Image: WDS Saudi Arabia will host the third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh from February 8–12, 2026, under the patronage of King Salman. This landmark international defense exhibition reflects the Kingdom’s embrace of innovation, global partnerships, and its drive to […]

Linda McMahon’s 50-state education tour: A push for local control or a cover for federal influence?

US Secretary Linda McMahon launches nationwide tour to support education decentralisation. (AP Photo) US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of a nationwide education tour under the banner “Returning Education to the States.” The initiative involves visiting all 50 states, with the aim of highlighting state-led education models and promoting localised approaches […]

ICE lifts age cap: Agency to hire 10,000 new applicants; local sheriffs alarmed

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has removed the age limit that previously barred older adults from applying to become deportation agents. The agency, which is actively working to hire 10,000 deportation agents and support staff, earlier set application cutoffs at age 37 or 40, depending on the role, reported USA Today. “We are ENDING the […]

Who is Michael Brown? 45-year-old suspect in Montana bar shooting; manhunt launched for armed local resident

45-year-old suspect Michael Paul Brown (Image credits: X) Four people were killed Friday morning when a gunman opened fire at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, before fleeing the scene and prompting a massive manhunt and town-wide lockdown by afternoon.The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation confirmed the shooting occurred around 10.30 am. All four victims […]

Los Angeles riots: Trump gives ‘if I didn’t’ justification on sending troops; blames local leadership for chaos

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday asserted in a post on Truth Social that his decision to “send in the troops” to Los Angeles over the past three nights prevented what he described as the city’s potential descent into chaos. Trump claimed that if he had […]