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Trump’s ‘DC takeover’: Residents protest surge in federal troops and police presence — All about the unrest shaking the US capital

Department of Homeland Security Investigations agents join Washington Metropolitan Police Department officers as they conduct traffic checks at a checkpoint along 14th Street in northwest Washington (AP photo) Residents in parts of Washington DC took to the streets Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s police department and the surge of federal […]

Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on September 5: Will UAE residents get three day weekend? | World News

UAE residents may enjoy a three-day weekend from September 5, 2025, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on Rabi Al Awwal 12/Representative Image This year, the Islamic calendar places the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Friday, September 5, 2025. Based on lunar observations and official announcements, the date could coincide with a long weekend in […]

UAE: How Abu Dhabi residents can get unlimited bus travel from Dh35 with Hafilat cards | World News

Residents can access unlimited bus travel within the emirate through weekly and monthly passes/Representative Image Abu Dhabi residents and short-term visitors can access unlimited bus travel within the emirate through weekly and monthly passes issued by Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility). These cost-effective passes allow unlimited rides on public buses across Abu Dhabi city, Al […]

Illegal residents deported: Saudi Arabia arrests 22,222 illegal residents in major crackdown | World News

Saudi authorities arrested 22,222 illegal residents in joint security operations/Image: File Saudi Arabia’s security authorities arrested a staggering 22,222 illegal residents in coordinated operations between August 14 and August 20, 2025. The Ministry of Interior announced that violators of residency, labour, and border security laws were apprehended and are now facing legal procedures and deportation.TL;DR: […]

Watch: Massive fire erupts at Louisiana auto supply plant; residents ordered to evacuate

Massive fire erupts at Louisiana auto supply plant A powerful explosion and fire at an automotive supply company in southeast Louisiana forced evacuations on Friday, sending huge flames and a towering column of thick black smoke into the sky above rural communities.The blaze broke out at Smitty’s Supply, a plant that manufactures lubricants and automotive […]

UAE weather forecast: 4 days of mixed weather ahead, what residents need to know | World News

UAE faces four days of mixed weather with rain, gusty winds up to 45 km/h, cooler temperatures, and slight to moderate seas/ Representative Image The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast changing weather conditions across the UAE from Thursday, August 21 to Sunday, August 24, 2025. The four-day period will see partly to fully […]

‘Consistent with their mission’: Official says National Guard patrolling in Washington DC ‘may be armed’; residents voice concern

Members of the District of Columbia National Guard patrol along the National Mall, in Washington. (Picture credit: AP) National Guard members patrolling the US capital as part of President Donald Trump’s policing plan may soon be carrying weapons, a Guard spokesperson confirmed on Sunday.Army Senior Master Sgt Craig Clapper was quoted by NPR as saying […]

Hurricane warning: Will Storm Erin trigger state of emergency in US? areas at risk and what residents need to know | World News

Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying in the Atlantic and is projected to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season by Friday, August 15. Meteorologists warn that Erin could escalate into a Category 3 major hurricane by the weekend, posing potential risks to the US East Coast and Bermuda. While the storm is not currently […]

In Oman, white is law: Why can’t residents in Oman decide what colours their houses can be? | World News

Oman’s cityscapes, especially in Muscat are renowned for their uniform white and light-hued buildings/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Oman’s building regulations mandate that exterior building colours must be white or light shades (like ivory or beige) to preserve the country’s traditional architectural aesthetic and cultural heritage. Any use of alternate or darker colours on building exteriors requires […]

Massive 22-inch rat found in UK home, residents call for action as sightings surge: “Bigger than my grown cat” | World News

Residents of Normanby in Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, were left horrified after an enormous rat measuring 22 inches from nose to tail was discovered inside a home. The rodent, described as being “almost the size of a small cat,” was found by a pest control worker responding to a routine callout. What was initially […]