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Abu Dhabi impose strict new penalties for under-21 drivers: 6-month suspension or permanent licence loss | World News

Probationary drivers under 21 who reach 24 points twice lose their licence and must wait a year to reapply/Representative Image Abu Dhabi Police have detailed the complete framework for handling traffic black points, licence suspensions, and rehabilitation options for drivers, particularly highlighting stricter regulations for motorists under the age of 21 who hold probationary licences. […]

Cognitive confusion: Donald Trump refers to dementia screening as ‘very hard’ IQ test | World News

President Donald Trump claimed during a press briefing aboard Air Force One on October 27, 2025 that he had taken an “IQ test” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and achieved a perfect score, challenging Democratic Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez to take the same exam.In reality, the question test appears to have […]

‘California is my home, we wouldn’t leave if..’: Sam Altman on OpenAI’s deal with the state | World News

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, affirmed the company’s commitment to staying in California after resolving a regulatory dispute with California Attorney General Rob Bonta. In a post on X, Altman said the company had spoken with the Attorney General two weeks earlier and made clear it would not follow other tech firms that threaten to […]

UAE: Fire contained in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah industrial area; no casualties reported | World News

A fire in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial Area was quickly contained, causing no casualties or damage/Representative Image A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in several commercial shops in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial Area, prompting a rapid response from the Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority. The blaze was quickly contained, […]

Viral on Instagram: Labour MP roasts Nigel Farage’s maths skills with a hilarious dig | World News

A clip from the House of Commons is gaining traction on Instagram after Labour MP Adam Thompson launched a sharp jab at Nigel Farage’s arithmetic during Prime Minister’s Questions. Thompson, a former physics teacher, referenced Farage’s claim of £7 billion in savings which turned out to be just £27 million, about 250 times less. The […]

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed highlights holistic education as foundation for future UAE leaders | World News

Sheikh Mohammed visited Zayed Educational Complex, praising national identity, sports, economic awareness, creativity, and leadership efforts/Image: X During a visit to Zayed Educational Complex in Al Warqa, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, emphasized that modern education in the UAE is […]

Viral on Instagram: How Trump defended pardoning Binance founder who pleaded guilty | World News

The pardon of Changpeng Zhao, founder of crypto giant Binance, sparked waves online when Donald Trump stood by his decision, dismissing questions about personal ties and insisting the clemency was justified. At a White House briefing, he claimed he had “been told he had a lot of support” and asked reporters, “He wasn’t guilty of […]

Not just the Mayoral Election: New Yorkers face six key questions alongside Zohran Mamdani vs Andrew Cuomo showdown | World News

New Yorkers cast ballots in 2025, deciding on six proposals shaping housing, elections, and city planning/Image: Pexels Imagine standing in a crowded polling station, ballot in hand, knowing your choices could shape the city for years. In 2025, New Yorkers aren’t just electing a mayor; they are voting on six proposals that could transform housing, […]

‘Ghislaine Maxwell bragged about sex with George Clooney’: Epstein victim Virginia Giufrre’s book ‘Nobody’s Girl’ | World News

Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir has reignited global attention on Jeffrey Epstein’s network of power, sex, and silence. In Nobody’s Girl, the woman who for years stood as the most visible face of Epstein’s victims details not just her own abuse, but new, shocking allegations — including one about a former British prime minister and another […]

UAE: Sharjah offers tenants major relief; 50% fee cut and full fine waiver for expired lease contracts | World News

Sharjah tenants can now regularise old, uncertified leases with a 50% fee discount and full waiver of administrative fines/ Image: Sharjah24 The Sharjah Executive Council has approved a settlement plan for unauthorised lease contracts across the emirate, offering tenants and landlords significant fee and fine exemptions under new regulations. Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Sultan […]