The western German city of Dortmund lit its giant Christmas tree on Monday evening, marking the start of the festive season. The structure stands 45 metres tall and is built from around 1,200 Norway spruces, which the city says makes it the largest real-tree installation of its kind.The tree, which weighs about 40 tonnes, is […]
Paris prosecutor on Tuesday announced four more arrests linked to the major jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum in October, where a gang escaped with jewels worth $102 million. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the two men and two women arrested are from the Paris region and are between 31 and 40 years old. Her statement […]
President Donald Trump’s unexpectedly warm Oval Office exchange with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has thrown a political wrench into Rep. Elise Stefanik’s ambitions to become governor of New York, undermining the core message of her campaign and exposing the risks of relying on Trump while running in a deep-blue state. Elise Stefanik’s campaign […]
After lying dormant for nearly 10,000 years, a remote Ethiopian volcano roared back to life in a sudden, violent burst that locals likened to a “bomb of smoke and ash.” Shocked eyewitnesses watched as the sky darkened and the ground trembled, with newly surfaced videos capturing the dramatic aftermath of the rare eruption.The eruption over […]
New York governor Kathy Hochul on Monday said her advice helped Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani navigate his first high-stakes meeting with president Donald Trump, a meeting that ended on a surprisingly friendly note and eased fears of federal intervention in New York City. Hochul said she spoke to Mamdani before he visited the White House on […]
Saudi Social Security “Ahlīyah” in seconds / AI Generated Image The Developed Social Security System (الضمان الاجتماعي المطور), known locally as “Dhaman Al Ijtima’i Al Mutawwar,” is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s core financial safety net. Overseen by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD), this comprehensive program goes beyond simple aid by […]
Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh302.7 billion (~$83 billion) Dubai budget for 2026–2028, targeting GDP growth/Image: X Dubai is embarking on its most ambitious financial plan yet, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approving a record Dh302.7 billion budget for 2026–2028. Designed to fuel economic growth, enhance infrastructure, and boost social development, the three-year plan projects […]
Nicolás Maduro (AP image) The United States is preparing to launch a new phase of operations targeting Venezuela in the coming days, four US officials told Reuters, signalling a potential escalation in Washington’s efforts to challenge President Nicolás Maduro’s rule. The move comes as the Trump administration steps up pressure on Caracas, while expanding its […]
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced adjustments to certain H.R. 1 immigration-related fees for fiscal year (FY) 2026, reflecting inflation from July 2024 through July 2025. The new fees will take effect on January 1, 2026. Applicants submitting benefit requests postmarked on or after this date must include the updated fee.The fee […]
In a surprising twist, New York City’s newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani will sit down with President Trump at the White House. This unexpected dialogue follows a history of pointed critiques between the two leaders. The agenda? Tackling NYC’s affordability crisis, bolstering economic stability, and enhancing public safety. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is […]
