Oman’s new payment system explained simply / AI-generated illustration The days of relying solely on international payment giants are ending in the Sultanate. Driven by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), major local banks are launching the “Ma’al” Card, a groundbreaking national payment card designed to bring financial independence, unmatched cost savings, and a strong […]
In most parts of the world, red is the colour of revolution — socialism, labour movements, and left-wing politics. From the Bolshevik flag to Britain’s Labour rose, red has long been the hue of the Left. Yet in the United States, it’s the conservative Republican Party that’s bathed in crimson. How did that happen? The […]
The Senate on Monday voted against reopening the govt for the 11th time, extending the shutdown to three weeks as both sides remain at odds and unable to resolve the deadlock. The chamber voted 50-43 on the House-passed continuing resolution to fund the govt through late November, falling short of the 60 votes required for […]
Poland’s president, Karol Nawrocki, has approved a new law that removes personal income tax for parents raising at least two children.The move is aimed at supporting families, boosting household income, and stimulating the economy. Details of the Bill The bill was presented in August. It removes the income tax obligation for families earning up to […]
US President Donald Trump’s recently unveiled $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas for highly-skilled foreign workers is facing legal trouble, as a lawsuit challenges the policy. Who filed the lawsuit A coalition of unions, employers, and religious groups filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to block Trump’s bid to impose a $100,000 fee. The lawsuit […]
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates Most people picture a philanthropist as someone signing enormous cheques, not someone volunteering an evening a week or simply speaking up for a cause they believe in. Melinda French Gates has spent years pushing back against that narrow picture. “Philanthropy to me means using your voice, your time, your […]
Apart from strategic petroleum reserves and LPG reserves,, India is now looking to build emergency liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves. (AI image) Even as it focuses on building its strategic petroleum reserves, India is now looking to build emergency liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves. The plan is to have storage at import terminals by allowing […]
The EPF Scheme, 2026 replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. (AI image) For millions of salaried employees in India, the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) remains one of the most important financial safety nets. It helps build retirement savings, provides support during emergencies and serves as a long-term social security benefit that continues throughout an […]
In northern Iraq, Hana Khider walks through ruined buildings and empty fields searching for hidden explosives left behind by ISIS. The Yazidi deminer leads an all-female team clearing landmines and booby traps from villages destroyed during the war. Every mission carries enormous risk, as even a single mistake can trigger a deadly explosion. Khider’s work […]
Socrates (Image: Wikipedia) This line is one of those quotes that never really leaves circulation. It shows up in articles, social media posts, and casual conversations about relationships. It sounds ancient, a bit humorous, and slightly provocative at the same time.But there’s also a layer underneath it that people don’t always stop to think about. […]
