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Planning a UAE National Day trip? Here’s why the 30 day Tourist Visa is ideal | World News

National Day parades showcase traditional Emirati performances, vibrant floats, and crowds waving UAE flags in celebration/Representative Image UAE’s National Day, celebrated on December 2, offers tourists a vibrant glimpse into the nation’s culture, history, and traditions. From colorful fireworks to grand parades, the festivities reflect the country’s unity, remarkable progress, and deep-rooted national pride. For […]

Legendary actor Dharmendra passes away at 89 : Bollywood News

Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra, fondly known as the He-Man of Indian Cinema, passed away early this morning in Mumbai at the age of 89. A rare blend of charm, strength, and sensitivity, Dharmendra defined an era where action met emotion. His chemistry with Hema Malini both on and off screen remains one of Bollywood’s most […]

Legendary actor Dharmendra passes away at 89 : Bollywood News

Oman to test Laila, a pilotless hybrid electric VTOL aircraf | World News

Laila, Odys Aviation’s pilotless hybrid-electric VTOL, flies 725 km carrying 60 kg, transforming Oman logistics/Reppresentative Image Oman is set to upgrade its aviation sector with a bold step into the future. The Sultanate will host Laila, a fully autonomous, hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft developed by California’s Odys Aviation, for its first Operational Launch Programme (OLP). The […]

Aaishvary Thackeray replaces Babil Khan in Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster Baby : Bollywood News

Ever since Baby, the 2023 Telugu film directed by Sai Rajesh featuring Anand Deverakonda became a surprise blockbuster, the Hindi remake has been in the pipeline. Aaishvary Thackeray replaces Babil Khan in Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster Baby The late Irrfan Khan’s son Babil Khan was signed for the Hindi remake to be directed by the same […]

Dubai launches ‘My School Food’ with AI chatbot Ghalia to boost nutrition for 400,000 students | World News

Dubai transforms school meals with new AI nutrition platform / AI Generated Illustration Dubai is leveling up student wellness with a massive, tech-driven initiative aimed at revolutionizing school meals and fighting childhood health issues. Spearheaded by Dubai Municipality (DM), the new “My School Food” digital platform is much more than a website; it is an […]

Saudi Arabia quietly lets expats buy alcohol in Riyadh stores | World News

Expats in Saudi Arabia can now quietly buy alcohol in Riyadh, signaling cautious policy change/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken a cautious step in loosening its long-standing restrictions on alcohol, allowing non-Muslim residents under the country’s special residency program to purchase alcohol from Riyadh stores that were previously reserved for diplomats. The move is part […]

A woman leads Japan, yet she’s still forbidden from entering sumo’s sacred ring | World News

Sumo rikishi during the opening ceremony ahead of the Grand Sumo Tournament on the dohyo, the sacred sumo wrestling ring, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Japan has a woman in its most powerful political office for the first time. Sanae Takaichi now leads the government, attends global […]

Who is Lindsey Halligan? From Miss Colorado finalist to being called Trump’s ‘puppet’ to prosecute Comey | World News

Lindsey Halligan’s sudden rise from a Miss Colorado USA finalist to one of the most scrutinised federal prosecutors in America has set off a political and legal firestorm. Installed by President Donald Trump as interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, she now finds herself at the centre of the case against former […]

Kuwait clarifies 5 cases for switching Visit Visa to Residency Permit: All you need to know | World News

Kuwait residency permits allow visitors, workers, and families to legally convert visas for long-term stay/Representative Image Kuwait has clarified when visitors may legally shift from a temporary visit visa to a standard residence permit, outlining five specific situations covered under Article 16 of the residency regulations. The rules aim to address practical needs, such as […]