UK annual leave: How holiday dates create shorter working week

[ad_1] UK annual leave: How holiday dates create shorter working week A rare sequence of official days off is set to shape a three-day workweek in the UK near the close of 2026, stemming from adjusted public holiday rules. Because of how dates fall, the replacement day for Boxing Day moves into a standard weekday. […]

Mass crackdown in Saudi Arabia: Over 14,000 illegal residents arrested in one week | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia arrested 14,242 illegal residents in week-long crackdown, enforcing residency, labour and border laws/Image: Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s security forces have detained thousands of illegal residents in a nationwide crackdown, as authorities step up enforcement of residency, labour, and border regulations while warning of severe penalties for anyone offering assistance to violators. The […]

Uae Weather Alert: UAE weather alert: Rain, dust and strong winds expected next week as NCM issues advisory | World News

[ad_1] UAE to see light rain, strong winds and rough seas next week as NCM warns of changing weather conditions / Image: file The UAE is set to see a noticeable shift in weather conditions next week, with forecasts pointing to light rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions, according to the National Center of […]

Dubai Church Mass Suspension: Dubai suspends church masses during holy week until further notice amid rising security concerns | World News

[ad_1] No church masses until further notice in Dubai amid security concerns during holy week / Image: file Dubai’s Catholic churches suspended all masses and parish activities effective Friday, April 3, 2026, following official safety directives issued amid heightened regional tensions. The decision, confirmed by multiple parishes, comes during Holy Week, the most significant period […]

Bank Holidays Ahead: Limited Banking Services This Week

[ad_1] Mumbai, March 26: Many banks across the country are closed today, March 26, in observance of Ram Navami. Major cities including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata will see bank branches shut down. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, banks will remain closed in several key locations such as Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Belapur, Chandigarh, […]

Cuba in darkness again: US oil blockade forces another blackout this week as Havana turns to flashlights

[ad_1] People spend the night in the dark on the Malecon during a blackout in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) A second power outage in five days— and the third this month — left Cuba without electricity on Saturday, with authorities later attributing it to an “unexpected failure” at a generating […]

Tectone: Streamer Tectone banned from YouTube for a week, calls platforms “over sanitized”

[ad_1] Streamer Tectone has been banned from YouTube for one week. The creator shared the news himself on X, where he explained that he cannot post videos or go live during this time. According to him, the ban was given because of “excessive swearing” in his content. This means he used too many bad words […]

Iran war impact: Sri Lanka shifts to 4-day week to conserve fuel

[ad_1] Representative image (AI-generated) Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the island nation grapples with possible shortages following the US and Israel’s war with Iran.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speaking at an emergency meeting with senior officials on Monday, said, “We must prepare […]

India Gulf Region Flights: Over 52,000 Indians fly home from UAE, Gulf within a week as authorities issue update amid US-Iran conflict | World News

[ad_1] 52,000 Indians return from Gulf as embassy issues fresh UAE advisory / Image: file In a significant logistical achievement, the Government of India confirmed the safe return of over 52,000 Indian citizens from the Gulf region following recent regional disruptions. Between March 1 and March 7, 2026, commercial airlines and non-scheduled “rescue” flights worked […]

Misreading Iran? A week into war, strategic risks for Trump and US are growing

[ad_1] A week into the US-Israeli war against Iran, US president Donald Trump is facing a growing set of military, economic and political risks that could complicate efforts to convert early battlefield gains into a broader geopolitical victory. Despite major strikes on Iranian forces and the killing of its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the […]