Japan on Wednesday reported 51 people injured after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori late Monday, prompting rare warnings of a potentially stronger quake in the coming days.According to the fire and disaster management agency, the updated figure marks a sharp rise from the 30 injuries initially noted by the prime […]
RTA issues alert ahead of major Dubai roadworks / Image: File From Thursday, 11 December 2025, authorities will temporarily close the slip-road at Bridge No. 7 on Emirates Road for vehicles travelling from Ras Al Khaimah towards Al Dhaid. Motorists affected by the closure are being asked to use nearby alternatives such as Bridge No. […]
Bahrain will observe public holidays on December 16-17, 2025, for National Day and Accession Day/Representative Image The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to pause its usual government operations next week as it prepares to celebrate two of its most significant annual occasions. Citizens and residents will have the opportunity to honor the nation’s progress and […]
Scattered rain, gusty winds, and choppy seas are expected across the UAE/Representative Image Residents of the UAE should prepare for a week of changing weather as the country faces cloudy skies, scattered rainfall, and gusty winds. From December 12 to 19, a combination of surface and upper air low pressure systems will influence conditions across […]
UAE clarifies Nafis rules affecting bank loan eligibility / Image: @centralbankuae The Central Bank of the UAE has formally clarified that Nafis payments and incentives are time-limited, conditional and cannot be relied upon as guaranteed income when assessing loan eligibility, though banks may consider them on a strict case-by-case basis under clear rules. UAE: Nafis […]
UAE secures top strength status, places seventh globally / Image: Google The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has cemented its position as one of the most powerful travel documents worldwide, securing the 8th position globally in the authoritative Henley Passport Index (HPI) 2025. This prestigious ranking, compiled by Henley & Partners using data from the […]
The UAE banned travel to Mali, urging citizens to return immediately and use the 24/7 hotline/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates has taken decisive action, advising its citizens against traveling to Mali and urging those already there to return immediately. The move comes as authorities emphasize the need for heightened vigilance and strict adherence to […]
Miami voters have elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as the city’s first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly three decades. In Tuesday’s runoff, Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio González, a former city manager backed by former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.“Together, we turned the […]
Miami voters have elected Democrat Eileen Higgins as the city’s first female mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in nearly three decades. In Tuesday’s runoff, Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio González, a former city manager backed by former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.“Together, we turned the […]
Luigi Mangione body cam footage (Photo credit: AP) Newly released body cam footage has revealed the moment Pennsylvania police confronted murder suspect Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s, a year to the day after his dramatic arrest. The video, submitted in a Manhattan court on Tuesday, shows Altoona Police Officer Joseph Detwiler approaching Mangione, who was […]
