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‘Our gratitude’: Moscow says US to release two Russian crew members from seized oil tanker; move after request to Trump

The Russian-flagged tanker was seized on Wednesday Russia announced on Friday that the United States will release two Russian crew members from a Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by US forces in the Atlantic Ocean two days ago.“In response to our request, US President Donald Trump has decided to release two Russian citizens aboard the Marinera […]

Dubai cancels flights to Iran amid regional tensions and airspace concerns | World News

Dubai cancels multiple flights to Iran amid regional disruptions / Image: file In a swift response to shifting regional dynamics, Friday, January 9, 2026, became a day of unexpected “grounding” for hundreds of travelers. At least six major flights scheduled to depart from Dubai to various Iranian hubs were abruptly cancelled. According to data from […]

Dubai rolls out driverless RoboTaxis at 65 locations, offering 24/7 rides and app-based booking | World News

Dubai launches its driverless RoboTaxi rollout across 65 locations / Image: file Dubai is officially stepping into the future. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the Phase 1 rollout of its much-anticipated driverless robotaxi service. In partnership with the US-based autonomous vehicle company Cruise, these self-driving cars are no longer just a concept […]

UAE restricts scholarships for students to study in UK amid concerns over Islamist radicalisation | World News

The UAE halted scholarships for UK studies, citing Muslim Brotherhood concerns, sharply reducing Emirati student enrolment/Image: AP The United Arab Emirates has taken a decisive step to limit government funding for emirati students who want to study at British universities, reflecting rising tensions over the UK’s stance on the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood. The move signals […]

‘Dishonourable’: Singapore’s Indian-origin opposition leader under fire for ‘lying’; to face parliament debate

Pritam Singh. (Photo credit: Workers Party website) Singapore’s Parliament will discuss next week if Indian-origin opposition leader Pritam Singh should keep his role. This comes after Singh was found guilty and fined for lying to a parliamentary committee. The debate, set for January 12, was proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah through an […]

Another ceasefire violation: 13 killed as Israel strikes across Gaza; comes a week before Trump’s Board of Peace

Israeli strikes killed at least 13 Palestinians, including five children, across the Gaza Strip on Thursday despite a ceasefire that has largely halted fighting.Medics said one Israeli airstrike hit a tent in the western area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing at least four people and wounding three others, including children, according to Gaza’s […]

UAE weather alert: Heavy rain continues in Sharjah and Fujairah, more showers expected | World News

Cool, wet weather persists across UAE with heavy rain / AI Generated Image Residents in the Northern Emirates woke up to the rhythmic sound of heavy rain today as a significant weather system moved across the region. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported intense downpours specifically hitting areas like Khorfakkan, Masafi, and Al Manama. […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv bombarded with 36 missiles, 242 drones; Oreshnik strike falls close to EU, Nato border

Rescue workers put out a fire at a residential building damaged by a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine (AP photo) Russia’s defence ministry said on Friday that its forces struck “strategic targets” in Ukraine overnight using Oreshnik hypersonic missiles. The ministry did not provide further details on the locations or extent of the strikes, but […]

Dubai deploys AI-powered cameras to crack down on litterers in real time, fines up to Dh500 | World News

Dubai deploys AI cameras on waste vehicles to catch litterers/Representative Image Dubai is taking a bold step to keep its streets spotless by introducing artificial intelligence-powered cameras to monitor public cleanliness. The initiative is part of the emirate’s “Smart Waste Management” framework and aims to detect littering and illegal dumping in real time, enabling authorities […]

Donald Trump says he has never taken the ‘fat drug’ Ozempic, but this White House official has… | World News

Trump revealed he hasn’t used GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, despite joking about them publicly. The US president told The New York Times he has not used popular weight-loss drugs, adding that he “probably should.”President Donald Trump has publicly joked about friends and staff using what he calls “the fat drug.” But until now, he had never […]