World’s most unsafe countries for women: Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria ranked lowest in global women safety index | World News

Safety for women is often perceived as deeply divided, almost as if it exists in two different worlds at the same time. On the one hand, there are places where everyday life moves relatively peacefully. On the other hand, there are regions shaped by war, instability, and deep-rooted social challenges. Countries ranked among the most […]

Extreme Weather Conditions: Kuwait orders outdoor work suspension amid severe weather alert, safety concerns rise across sectors | World News

Kuwait issues advisory to stop outdoor work as extreme conditions hit / Image: file Kuwait has urged companies to temporarily suspend outdoor work as unstable and potentially dangerous weather conditions sweep across the country, raising serious safety concerns for workers exposed to open environments.The advisory, issued on March 26, comes as authorities warn of worsening […]

Robots that can tow 500kg: Dubai deploys AI-powered drones, aquatic rescue bots on beaches to enhance coastal safety

Drones, Robots to Patrol Dubai Beaches in Major Safety Upgrade Dubai has once again turned to cutting-edge technology to enhance public safety, this time along its coastline. In a regional first, authorities have introduced aquatic rescue robots and aerial water-rescue drones across public beaches to assist lifeguards and respond faster to emergencies at sea. The […]

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum introduces tough new safety law: Violators could face Dh2 million fines in UAE emirate

Sheikh Mohammed Announces Major Safety Law As Dubai Tightens Rules Across the UAE Emirate: Huge Fines for Breaking Them Dubai has taken another major step to reinforce its reputation as one of the safest cities in the world. Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin […]

Stay indoors: US military issues safety warning to civilians in Iran amid rising Middle East tensions

Amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday issued a safety warning to civilians in Iran, urging them to remain indoors as military operations intensify across the region.In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said Iranian forces were launching drones and ballistic missiles from densely populated civilian […]

Small plane makes emergency landing in frigid Hudson River and the 2 people aboard swim to safety

NEWBURGH: A small plane attempting an emergency landing crashed into the frigid Hudson River, but the pilot and a passenger escaped the wreckage and safely swam to shore, authorities said. The crash occurred Monday night, shortly after the single-engine Cessna 172 took off from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, according to the Federal Aviation […]

‘If only she stayed in the safety of India’: Racist trolling over Indian origin of Texas victim Savitha Shan

21-year-old Savitha Shan was a superstar student of the University of Texas, set to graduate in May 2026. She was doing two majors, one in Economics and the other in management information systems. But as she was gunned down by a shooter on West Sixth Street in Austin, her ethnicity became the main talking point […]

Kuwait road rage crackdown: 45 reckless drivers arrested, 19 teens referred in nationwide safety campaign

Kuwait Traffic Crackdown: 45 Reckless Drivers Arrested, 19 Juveniles Referred In an assertive bid to curb reckless driving and youth-related offenses, Kuwaiti authorities have wrapped up a major nationwide security and traffic safety campaign that resulted in 45 reckless drivers arrested and 19 juveniles referred to legal authorities over recent days. The Ministry of Interior […]

Teen wellbeing talks between tech rivals Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook spark new questions: Landmark trial puts Meta in hot seat over kids safety, social media addiction

Mark Zuckerberg Called Apple CEO Tim Cook About Teen Safety: What Happened Next? In a high-stakes trial unfolding in Los Angeles Superior Court, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, has taken the stand in a lawsuit that could reshape how social media giants are held accountable for youth safety and online harm. The case centers […]

UK to add AI chatbots to safety laws after Grok row

UK PM Keir Starmer (File photo) The UK govt said Monday that it would include AI chatbots in online safety laws, closing a loophole exposed after Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok was used to create sexualised deepfakes.Providers of chatbots will be responsible for preventing them from generating illegal or harmful content, extending rules that currently […]