Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a nuclear-capable weapon that President Vladimir Putin says it can evade any defence system. Putin said the country would now move towards deploying the missile.The test, conducted on October 21, came alongside a nuclear drill and was seen as a signal that Moscow “will never bow […]
Representative image (AI-generated) A sharp, unprecedented increase in visa and permit refusals across all temporary entry categories is rocking Canada’s immigration system. According to immigration experts, this is prompting widespread concerns that automated tools and policy shifts are replacing fair, case-by-case human assessment. The crisis is driving a surge in judicial reviews, as applicants seek […]
Abu Dhabi introduces a dynamic speed limit system on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Road. (Image: WAM) The UAE’s capital is set to introduce a new variable speed limit system on one of its busiest thoroughfares – Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Road – starting October 27, 2025, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), also known as Abu […]
Dubai’s RTA is launching AI-powered smart signals that talk to cars, promising smoother drives, shorter waits, and less congestion citywide / AI-generated illustration The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai is rolling out a massive upgrade that will fundamentally change how residents drive. By integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a new technology called V2X […]
Bhubaneswar, October 23 (Udaipur Kiran): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow weather alert for 11 districts in Odisha, warning of moderate rainfall and gusty winds due to the impact of a weakening low-pressure system over southern India. According to the IMD, the deep depression that had formed over the southern region is […]
Bahrain’s LMRA unveils upgraded Wages Protection System to secure workers’ rights and streamline private sector payrolls/Image: BNA Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has rolled out an upgraded version of its Wages Protection System (WPS), designed to ensure transparent, timely, and documented wage payments across the private sector. The enhanced system aims to protect workers’ […]
It is a rare twist in US politics when a Democrat and a Republican found common ground on a topic — health care. Indian American Democrat Ro Khanna agreed with Marjorie Taylor Greene on healthcare on Sunday, leaving Fox News host Shannon Bream momentarily stunned. The California Democrat made his remarks amidst the ongoing government […]
Saudi Arabia’s labour reforms mark a major shift, easing worker mobility and reducing Kafala dependency to promote fair employment rights / Illustration generated by AI For over half a century, a single word defined the lives of millions of foreign workers in the Gulf: kafala, Arabic for “sponsorship.” It decided whether they could change jobs, […]
Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) is officially in effect. The new system replaces the traditional manual passport stamping with a fully digital […]
Donald Trump (left), Letitia James (AP) The US department of justice under President Donald Trump on Thursday secured a federal grand jury indictment against New York attorney general Letitia James, charging her with bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution in connection with a 2023 mortgage, reported CNN.The indictment, handed down in […]
