A pre-State of the Union prayer has raised questions about Tulsi Gabbard’s faith after British journalist Mehdi Hasan questioned the Trump aide on her religion.Hasan wrote on X, “I’m confused. Did Gabbard convert to Christianity? I thought she was a proud Hindu.”The comment came after Gabbard shared a post about taking part in a ‘Christian’ […]
Dubai will launch Uber-bookable electric air taxis carrying four passengers later this year/Representative Image Dubai residents could soon find air taxis listed alongside cars on the Uber app, as the city prepares to roll out all-electric aerial rides later this year. The move would allow passengers to book a flight as easily as ordering a […]
The death of a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, in New York has triggered a major row as border patrol agents left him near a coffee shop, did not inform his family and he was found dead. The 56-year-old Alam spoke little English and was nearly blind. He was in […]
RTA considers tariff hike as Dubai parking fees face 2026 increase / Image: file Dubai motorists could soon face higher public parking charges after Parkin, the emirate’s largest paid parking operator, formally requested a revision of its tariff structure. The proposal has been submitted to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and will require further […]
Kuwait pardoned 539 inmates under Amiri Decree No. 21 of 2026/Representative Image In a move aimed at giving hundreds a second chance, Kuwait has pardoned 539 individuals following directives from His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The decision was issued under Amiri Decree No. (21) of 2026 and allows some inmates to […]
Kuwait now requires residents and tourists to declare cash exceeding KD 3,000 digitally through Sahel / Image: File Travelers heading to or from Kuwait now have one less thing to worry about at the airport. The General Administration of Customs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication, has officially integrated a “Currency Declaration” service into […]
NASA confirmed Mike Fincke of SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission needed a medical evacuation from the International Space Station. NASA described the situation as non-emergency, yet important enough to end the mission about a month early. The key issue was access to advanced medical imaging not available in orbit. The result was the first dedicated medical evacuation […]
A former US Air Force officer and F-35 pilot, Gerald Eddie Brown Jr was arrested on Wednesday in Jeffersonville, Indiana for allegedly providing unauthorised defense services to Chinese military.Brown, 65, has been charged by criminal complaint with providing and conspiring to provide defense services to Chinese military pilots without authorisation in violation of the US […]
The Pakistan Senate on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to create a “hexagon of alliances,” calling it an attempt by Israeli leadership to diminish the unity and integrity of the “Muslim Ummah.”Netanyahu said Israel plans to build a “hexagon” of alliances involving India, Arab nations, African countries and Mediterranean […]
The launch of Etihad Rail’s passenger service is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated developments of 2026 for UAE residents. As the country’s national railway network nears completion, it promises to seamlessly connect some of the nation’s busiest and most vital destinations.Expected to transport 36.5 million passengers annually by 2030, Etihad Rail […]
