A ‘once-in- a lifetime’ snowstorm alert has been issued in Texas, triggering panic buying by the residents as Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources. Forecasters said cold temperatures will begin in the Austin area overnight Friday, and the weekend might turn into catastrophic. Meteorologist Dylan Federico said it will be a rare high-impact […]
UAE Residents Rush to Plan Summer 2026 Holidays as Schengen Visa Delays and Travel Costs Bite As summer 2026 approaches, UAE travellers are no longer waiting until spring to organise getaways to Europe, the UK or other popular destinations. According to travel agents in Dubai, enquiries and bookings for July and August departures have surged […]
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the residents need to start preparing for a possible military invasion, though it remains an unlikely scenario, but not an impossible one. “It’s not likely there will be a military conflict, but it can’t be ruled out,” the prime minister said. “That’s why we must be ready for all […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
