US Coast Guard seizes record 76,000 pounds of illegal drugs off Florida coast (Pic credit: AP) The US Coast Guard on Monday announced that it had seized more than 76,000 pounds of narcotics off the coast of Florida, the largest drug offload in the 110-year history of the maritime law enforcement agency. In a statement, […]
The ambitious plan to construct 1,000 rainwater harvesting dams was announced at the Saudi Arabia Government Press Conference, aiming to boost water availability by 2030/ Image: SPA Saudi Arabia, under the ambitious framework of Vision 2030, is making remarkable progress in environmental conservation, water sustainability, and food security. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, the Minister of Environment, Water, […]
Rayyan Arkan Dikha, an 11-year-old boy who went viral for his calm dance on the bow of a traditional longboat, performed during the Pacu Jalur longboat race festival. (Pictured credit: AFP) Western Indonesia’s centuries-old Pacu Jalur boat race has taken on a new life this year after an 11-year-old boy’s viral dance moves helped attract […]
Saudi Arabia will teach AI to over six million students in 2025, supporting Vision 2030’s goal to develop skilled tech leaders/Representative Image In a decisive step toward future-proofing its youth and economy, Saudi Arabia is launching a nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum for general education students in the 2025–2026 academic year. More than six million […]
Dubai’s AED9.5 million heritage project in Deira created 1,784 metres of tourist trails connecting seven historic traditional markets/Image: WAM Dubai Municipality has unveiled a major redevelopment of Deira’s traditional markets, completing a heritage-focused project that adds nearly 1.8 kilometres of tourist trails while preserving the area’s historic character. The AED9.5 million initiative strengthens the emirate’s […]
Crash site (left), Harjinder Singh (ANI) Over 2.2 million people have signed an online petition urging Florida governor Ron DeSantis to consider leniency for Harjinder Singh, a 28-year-old Indian origin man facing vehicular homicide charges in the US after a fatal crash earlier this month, reported the New York Post.Singh, who entered the US illegally […]
US influencers slam Indians for signing the petition for truck driver Harjinder Singh. Days after a petition was started on Change.org with an appeal to the administration to consider reducing Harjinder Singh’s punishment in the vehicular homicide case in Florida, it got over 13,60,400 signatures, and the Indian community came under attack. Social media commentators […]
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 […]
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka surpassed three million visitors, featuring five thematic zones and Japan’s first Emirati restaurant/Image: WAM In a defining moment at Expo 2025 Osaka, the UAE Pavilion has recorded over three million visitors since opening in April, solidifying its status as one of the most admired and frequently visited national […]
Donald Trump (left), Letitia James (TOI) A New York state appeals court on Thursday overturned the more than $500 million civil fraud penalty imposed on US President Donald Trump and his company, ruling that the amount violated the eighth amendment’s ban on excessive fines, reported CNBC.The decision, delivered by the first judicial department of the […]
