Hong Kong tragedy: Fire alarms of affected buildings failed; toll rises to 128

Hong Kong fire (PTI image) The death toll from the blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex has risen to 128, authorities said on Friday. A news conference was addressed in which the officials confirmed that fire alarms in the affected buildings had not been operating properly when the fire broke out.Security Secretary Chris […]

Emirates celebrates 54th UAE National Day with special inflight food and entertainment | World News

Emirates offers travelers Emirati desserts, Arabic coffee, festive cabin lighting, and ice entertainment for UAE National Day/Representative Image Emirates is celebrating 54 years of connecting people, cultures, and destinations with a special UAE Eid Al Etihad event on 2 December. This year, the airline is bringing the spirit of the UAE to life in the […]

UAE National Day: Rulers of Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman pardoned 1,079 inmates, offers them a clean slate | World News

UAE rulers pardon 1,079 inmates for National Day / Image: File In a beautiful display of compassion leading up to the 54th UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad), the Rulers of Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman have granted freedom to more than a thousand prisoners. This generous royal gesture aims to provide a second chance, […]

Sharjah police announce traffic point waiver and fine discounts for UAE’s 54th National Day | World News

Sharjah Police waive traffic points and offer fine discounts ahead of UAE’s 54th National Day/Representative Image Sharjah Police are giving drivers a fresh start as the UAE celebrates its 54th National Day. Motorists can now clear accumulated traffic points and enjoy generous fines discounts, offering both financial relief and a chance to drive with a […]

Riyadh Metro enters Guinness World Records as the world longest driverless network at 176km | World News

Riyadh Metro sets record as world’s longest driverless / Image: File Hey, have you heard the huge news coming out of Riyadh? It’s official: the Riyadh Metro has just been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest fully driverless train network. This isn’t just a record; it’s a massive statement about the Kingdom’s […]

Who was Sarah Beckstrom? National Guard member shot near White House, dies from injuries

Sarah Beckstrom, the young National Guard soldier critically injured in Wednesday’s shooting near the White House, has died, president Donald Trump said on Thursday. Beckstrom had her family by her side when she passed away. Her father, Gary Beckstrom, told New York Times earlier in the day that the wound was fatal and there was […]

‘Free countries allow homophobia’: Tucker Carlson challenges Piers Morgan on UK free speech; dares him to use gay slur

Tucker Carlson, Piers Morgan (File photos) Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson challenged Piers Morgan to say a gay slur on camera while discussing free speech in the United Kingdom.During Wednesday’s episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, the topic arose after Carlson referenced a story from The Daily Mail about Elizabeth Kinney, a 34-year-old woman who was […]

Hasina gets 21-yr jail term in land scam

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to 21 years’ imprisonment in three cases filed over the Purbachal plot scam in Dhaka by the special judge court here on Thursday. Her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed Putul received five-year jail sentences each in one of the three cases.Hasina – in […]

What happened to TikTok star Tini Younger’s baby Arya in her twin pregnancy just days before birth?

What happened to TikTok star Tini Younger’s baby Arya in her twin pregnancy just days before birth? (Image via Getty) TikTok star Tini Younger shared very sad news this week. She told everyone that she lost one of her twin babies. She said this in an Instagram post on Wednesday night, November 26 (source: Instagram). […]