Sheikh Hamdan invites UAE residents to mark ‘Day of Solidarity’, this Saturday | World News

This Saturday, the UAE will celebrate the Day of Solidarity, highlighting the courage, unity, and determination of its people. Residents are invited to join a nationwide moment of remembrance and pride. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Defence Minister, has called on residents to […]

Saudi Arabia arrests nearly 19,000 illegal residents, deporting over 10,000 in one week | World News

Saudi Arabia Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Residency and Border Violators / Image: AI Illustration Saudi Arabia has launched a major nationwide operation to tighten its borders and regulate its labor market. In just seven days, between January 1 and January 7, 2026, security forces arrested a staggering 18,836 individuals for various legal violations. This massive […]

Nigeria: 30 killed in northern village attack; gunmen kidnap residents, destroy property

Representative image (AP) At least 30 villagers were killed and several others abducted when gunmen raided Kasuwan-Daji village in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, police said Sunday, marking the latest outbreak of violence in the conflict-hit region.The attack occurred on Saturday evening in the Borgu local government area, where gunmen opened fire on residents and set […]

Elderly residents trapped: Indonesia’s Manado retirement home catches fire; 16 killed

A fire at a retirement home in the Indonesian city of Manado on Sulawesi island killed at least 16 people, a local police official said on Monday.The blaze broke out at the Werdha Damai retirement home and was fully extinguished late on Sunday. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, police official Alamsyah P. […]

Watch: Massive explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home leaves residents trapped under debris; rescue efforts underway

An explosion at a nursing home in Pennsylvania left residents trapped as emergency crews rushed to rescue potential victims of the fire.The blast occurred on Tuesday around 2 pm (local time) at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township, around 30 minutes northeast of Philadelphia. Authorities and first responders described the incident as a […]

Kuwait makes health insurance mandatory for foreign residents & visitors from Dec 23: Fees & exemptions | World News

Kuwait mandates health insurance from December 23 for all foreign residents and visitors, with specified fees/Representative Image Starting December 23, all foreigners entering or living in Kuwait will need to pay health insurance fees, as new regulations from the Ministry of Health take effect. Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi issued executive rules under Law No. 1 […]

Want to drink in Saudi Arabia? Non-Muslim foreign residents can now enjoy alcohol – but there is one condition

Saudi Arabia is finally uncorking the bottle for non-Muslim foreign residents — but there’s a catch, and it goes straight for your wallet. Cheers, if you can afford it.Now, the non-Muslim foreigners can enjoy alcohol, but only if they earn enough money to qualify.According to the Quran, people practicing Muslim should abstain from consuming alcohol […]

UAE invites all residents to sing the National Anthem together on 2 December | World News

On 2 December at 11:00, all UAE residents will sing the national anthem together/Representative Image The UAE is preparing for a collective moment of pride as residents across all seven emirates are invited to sing the national anthem at the same time on 2 December at 11:00. The initiative aims to bring every community together […]

Qatar upgrades Hayya Visa: GCC residents now get 2-month, multiple-entry stay | World News

Qatar expands Hayya visa benefits for GCC residents / AI Generated Image From 30 November 2025, Qatar expanded the Hayya GCC Resident Visa (A2): eligible residents of GCC countries can now stay in Qatar for up to two months and enter the country multiple times during the visa’s validity. The update was announced by Qatar […]

Most populated city: Jakarta tops list with estimated 42 million residents; replaces Tokyo

AFP file photo of a busy road in Jakarta Jakarta is now the world’s most populated city, succeeding Japan’s Tokyo. The Indonesian capital is home to an estimated 42 million people, the UN’s World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 report said. Dhaka in Bangladesh comes second with 37 million people, while Tokyo has fallen to third place […]