If one listens to commentary about Donald Trump – and there’s so much of it that banning the word ‘Trump’ would bankrupt WENA outlets – you would assume he was an anomaly in the system, the sum total of all unbalanced equations, antithetical to the American way of life. In recent times, his actions — […]
Sharjah woman faces harassment case after repeatedly calling neighbour to confirm visit invitation, court hears/Representative Image An Arab woman in Sharjah has appeared before the Sharjah Misdemeanor Court after her neighbour accused her of misusing phone calls to harass her. The case highlights how everyday communication tools, while designed to make life easier, can sometimes […]
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new policy that will bar foreign nationals and non‑citizens from accessing SBA‑guaranteed small business loans. The change was issued on Monday by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and will apply to all SBA loan programs, including major lending programs and smaller support programs.Under the new policy, only […]
In the early hours of Feb. 28, President Donald Trump and his administration joined Israel in launching a wave of strikes on Iran, and later that night, he asked a group of roughly 25 GOP donors at Mar-a-Lago in Florida whom they would prefer he support for president in 2028: Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]
Minnesota lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the state legislature condemning Hinduphobia and anti‑Hindu bigotry and reaffirming the state’s commitment to religious freedom and inclusion, officials said.The resolution is known as Senate File 4115. It was introduced in the Minnesota Senate in February and outlines the state’s support for mutual respect among all communities. It […]
A viral video showing an Indian student in the United States handling a handgun has stirred a row with several social media users demanding that he be deported.The clip shows Akhilesh Chetla Ravi inside a convenience store or petrol station. In the short video, he is seen holding a handgun while radio chatter in the […]
The joint, coordinated attack on Iran by the US and Israel eliminated the high-value target of Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury, killing Tehran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after the US president repeatedly called for “regime change” in the Islamic Republic. But whether that goal will now be realised remains uncertain. A Washington Post report […]
UAE residents turn to land corridors, ‘departure assistance’ to find way home as Iran and US–Israel war disrupts air travel The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is increasingly reshaping daily life across the Middle East, with thousands of travellers and expatriates in the Gulf facing unprecedented travel disruptions. As airspace closures […]
Banking relief for UAE and Gulf amid Iran–US–Israel crisis: Emirates NBD Bank removes ATM cash withdrawal charges In a move aimed at easing financial access during a turbulent period in the Gulf, Emirates NBD has announced that it will temporarily waive ATM withdrawal fees at other banks’ machines across the UAE and the wider GCC. […]
LONDON: Families of failed asylum-seekers will be offered up to £40,000 (approximately Rs 49 lakh) to leave the UK under a trial scheme announced by home secretary Shabana Mahmood, who is of PoK origin.Mahmood, who unveiled the scheme during her address at an event organised by a think-tank, said failed asylum-seekers would be offered £10,000 […]
