[ad_1] A woman and her partner in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (AP) As China’s population approached 1 billion in the late 1970s, the then Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping introduced the one-child policy in 1979, and China even fined parents for having more children. Four decades later, the government has turned the policy upside down […]
[ad_1] First-Time Home Buyer initiative aims to ease property ownership for UAE residents/Representative Image TL;DR: Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched the First-Time Home Buyer Programme on 2 July 2025, offering priority access, flexible payment plans, and up to 10% discounts on properties up to AED 5 million. Residents aged 18+, Emiratis or expatriates with valid […]
[ad_1] A San Francisco woman launched a desperate (and hilarious) search for her beloved pink Labubu doll “Lychee Berry” after losing it during a tipsy night out in the Castro.A now-viral missing poster features photos of Lychee Berry living its best life, posing among roses and munching on popcorn chicken like a fuzzy pink VIP.The […]
[ad_1] Kuwaiti authorities emphasize the importance of recognizing fake ticket promotions/Representative Image TL;DR: Fake airline promotions and ticket scams are rising especially on social media and unlicensed websites. Authorities including NBK, DGCA, and airport security warn travellers to verify agencies, avoid extreme discounts, and book only through official channels. Key red flags: unrealistically low fares, […]
[ad_1] An Indian national, Gautam Santhosh, was killed Saturday evening when a small commercial survey aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff near Deer Lake, Newfoundland, the Consulate General of India in Toronto confirmed.The Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft, registered to Kisik Aerial Survey Inc., went down about one kilometre south of the Deer Lake Regional Airport during […]
[ad_1] Former President Barack Obama‘s office issued a rare public response to President Donald Trump‘s accusations of “treason” and election manipulation in 2016 and 2020.“Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these […]
[ad_1] Tamara Jachym, the mother of a congressional intern fatally shot in Washington, DC, has urged police to bring his killers to justice, warning other parents that the same tragedy could strike their families too.Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, was shot around 10:28 p.m. on June 30 and succumbed […]
[ad_1] Applicants now weigh Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi residency schemes for affordability, flexibility, and family benefits/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency is one of the most cost-effective long-term Gulf residency available in 2025. The UAE’s Golden Visa requires AED 2 million (USD 545,000) investment or comes via talent with nomination, with complex renewal criteria. […]
[ad_1] Ghislaine Maxwell with Jeffrey Epstein (File Photo) Jeffery Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is ready to testify before the US Congress about the Epstein files, UK news outlet Daily Mail reported citing sources.Daily Mail reported that Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking, is “more than happy to sit before […]
[ad_1] Bahrain is quietly emerging as the Gulf’s most affordable and flexible destination for long-term residency, offering expats and investors an easier path than the UAE or Saudi Arabia/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa is emerging as a cost-effective and flexible alternative to the UAE’s Golden Visa and Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency. With […]
