‘Vile attack’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns latest Russian offensive; discusses weapons initiative with Nato chief

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (ANI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he spoke with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte to discuss Russia’s latest “vile” offensive and efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.Zelenskyy also highlighted discussions on the PURL (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List) initiative, a program designed to help Kyiv acquire weapons systems to protect its […]

Dubai to roll out self-driving trucks on 5 key logistics routes as part of future transport plan | World News

Dubai’s new framework will pilot self-driving heavy trucks on five key logistics routes, aiming to boost efficiency and safety/ Image: RTA In a significant leap toward future-ready logistics, Dubai has officially introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for autonomous heavy vehicles. This move follows closely on the heels of permitting three Chinese firms — Baidu’s Apollo […]

‘We will get it done’: Donald Trump hints at major announcement for Middle East; calls it ‘something special’

US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested a “major development” could be imminent in the Middle East, declaring there is “something special” in the works. “We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ALL ARE ON BOARD FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, FIRST TIME EVER. WE WILL […]

3 Supermoons and Meteor showers to light up UAE skies: When, where and how to watch | World News

From October to December 2025, UAE skies will host three rare supermoons and multiple meteor showers, a celestial show you won’t want to miss. The last three months of 2025 promise a rich sky show over the UAE: a run of three supermoons in October, November and December will be joined by major meteor showers […]

Franchise Expo Muscat 2025: How to tap into 100+ Omani and Saudi brands | World News

Omani–Saudi Franchise Exhibition 2025: 100+ Brands, Deals and Opportunities From 30 September to 2 October 2025, the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), in partnership with the Federation of Saudi Chambers, is staging the Omani–Saudi Franchise Exhibition at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat. More than 100 trademarks from Oman, Saudi Arabia […]

Migrant crisis: Two women die while crossing English Channel; 17 lost in similar attempts

Two women lost their lives on Saturday while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the UK on a makeshift boat carrying other migrants, French officials said. Rescuers found the women in cardiac arrest but were unable to save them. A couple and their child suffering from hypothermia were taken to a hospital […]

UAE: Dubai watchdog restricts HDFC Bank branch from offering financial services to new customers | World News

HDFC Bank’s Dubai branch continues serving 1,489 existing customers; business deemed immaterial to overall bank operations and finances/ AI Image for illustrative and creative purposes only HDFC Bank’s Dubai International Financial Centre has been barred from onboarding new clients or offering financial services to them, following regulatory action by Dubai’s financial watchdog. The action stems […]

UAE’s big bet: What Sam Altman’s meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed could unlock | World News

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sam Altman discussed expanding AI research and cooperation to strengthen the UAE’s innovation ecosystem/ Image: WAM On 27 September 2025, President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi to discuss expanding cooperation on artificial intelligence research, practical applications […]

Oman adds two reserves to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves: How to visit and what it means | World News

Oman’s newest UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves Al Jabal Al Akhdar and Sirrin (Al Sireen) aren’t just conservation landmarks, they’re also eco-tourism destinations Oman has won formal inclusion of Al Jabal Al Akhdar Biosphere Reserve and Sirrin (Al Sireen) Biosphere Reserve into UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, a decision announced during the 5th […]

‘No mission for them right now’: Oregon governor rejects Donald Trump’s plan to send troops to Portland; calls city ‘just fine’

File photo: US President Donald Trump and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek (Picture credit: AP) Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said Saturday she directly told US President Donald Trump that Portland does not need federal troops, after he announced plans to send soldiers to “war-ravaged” Portland to protect immigration facilities.“Portland is doing just fine, and I made […]