Venezuela claims 5 US combat planes near coast Venezuela defence minister on Thursday accused the United States of threatening its national security after at least five American combat planes approached its coastline. In a televised address, defence minister Vladimir Padrino said the country’s air defenses and the tracking systems of its largest airport “detected more […]
Telegram founder Pavel Durov opens up about 2018 assassination attempt Moscow-born entrepreneur and Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revealed that he survived a poisoning attempt in the spring of 2018, an incident he kept secret for nearly a decade to focus on business priorities. Speaking on a podcast with Lex Fridman, Durov said, “That was […]
White House asks colleges to support Trump’s political views US President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented move targeting top American universities, offering them federal funding in return for promoting conservative ideas on their campuses. The initiative, conveyed through a 10-point “compact,” was sent out from the White House on Wednesday, called “Compact for Academic […]
Youth-led anti-corruption protests in Morocco (Pic credit: PTI) Moroccan protests driven by teenagers and internet-savvy youth has turned deadly as authorities on Thursday raised the death toll to 3 as violent youth-led demonstrations over corruption and public spending continue to rock the country. Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch praised the response of security forces and […]
Howard Lutnick makes bombshell claims on Jeffrey Epstein Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick opened up on his former neighbour and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling him “the greatest blackmailer ever”, contradicting the Justice Department’s July findings that there is “no credible evidence” of such blackmail. Speaking to the New York Post, Lutnick alleged that […]
Etihad Rail has officially confirmed four key passenger stations—in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah, forming the backbone of the initial route rollout/ Image: Etihad Rail The UAE’s ambitious 900-kilometre Etihad Rail project has taken a major step forward with the unveiling of a detailed network map during the Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi. […]
Abu Dhabi’s Irtiqa’a inspection rated 13 schools Outstanding, 23 improved to Good, and 5 Weak/Representative Image Private education in Abu Dhabi is showing measurable progress, with recent inspections revealing a notable rise in school performance levels. Conducted under the Department of Education and Knowledge’s (ADEK) Irtiqa’a framework, the evaluation has led to 23 schools moving […]
Registration is now open for Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025, featuring 30 days of free citywide activities/Image: X Returning this November, the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2025 is set to become the city’s most inclusive, community-driven fitness campaign to date. With its largest-ever roster of flagship events, free classes, and global sporting tournaments, DFC 2025 invites […]
The GCC unified tourist visa, confirmed for pilot launch this year, will allow seamless travel across all six Gulf Cooperation Council countries/ Representative Image The GCC will begin testing a single unified tourist visa in the fourth quarter of 2025, allowing travel across all six member countries under one permit. UAE Minister of Economy and […]
Saudi Ministry of Tourism mandates local job registration, bans outsourcing, and requires Saudi receptionists onsite/Representative Image The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has implemented new regulations aimed at reinforcing job localization within the Kingdom’s tourism industry. These rules prohibit outsourcing jobs designated for Saudis to foreign entities or workers and introduce strict registration and compliance measures […]
