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UAE makes history: First ever government transaction using digital Dirham completed in under two minutes | World News

The UAE executed its first government Digital Dirham transaction via mBridge, completed in under two minutes/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates reached a defining moment in its financial evolution on Tuesday, as the first government transaction using the Digital Dirham was successfully executed. Issued by the Central Bank of the UAE, this digital currency represents […]

Qatar’s Amir calls for nationwide rain seeking prayer on November 13 | World News

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim calls residents for Istisqa prayer at Lusail, November 13, 2025/Representative Image In response to the need for rainfall, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has called for a special Istisqa prayer, a traditional rain-seeking ritual, to be observed across Qatar on Thursday morning, November 13, 2025. […]

Sobriety home resident steals car: Police chase spans counties; vehicle found in Tijuana

Image credits: X@/Julia_Deng A resident of a women’s sobriety home in California led police on a high-speed chase across multiple counties on Monday before crossing into Mexico, in an incident that has drawn attention to the challenges of addiction recovery.The woman, identified as Alyssa Wilson, had been staying at Diana’s House Sober Living in Thousand […]

‘This is why everyone loves Dubai’: Indian resident praises city after damaged road repaired in hours | World News

Even as trucks and rollers worked on the five-metre stretch, traffic kept moving steadily, guided efficiently by RTA coordinators/ Image: Instagram Screengrab It started with a pothole, and ended with a viral lesson in efficiency. When Dubai resident Reshab Nagpal shared a short Instagram video showing the city’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) repairing a […]

Japan’s first female PM faces cultural dilemma: will Sanae Takaichi enter the sacred sumo ring?

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (Image credits: AP) As the grand sumo tournament in Fukuoka enters its final stretch, excitement across Japan is building — not only over who will claim the championship title, but over whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will take an unprecedented step into the ring. The first woman to hold Japan’s top […]

Abu Dhabi to Medina: Etihad Airways expands routes for pilgrims and travelers | World News

Etihad Airways now flies five weekly Airbus A321 flights from Abu Dhabi directly to Medina/Image: Etihad Airways Etihad Airways has strengthened its presence in Saudi Arabia by launching direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina, opening new opportunities for religious, business, and leisure travelers. This move comes as part of the airline’s ambitious expansion strategy, […]

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Education introduces appointment system for parent visits to public schools | World News

Parents can now book one weekly in-person or remote school visit via Madrasati, specifying purpose/Representative Iage The Ministry of Education is set to launch a new appointment booking system through the Madrasati platform, aimed at regulating parents’ visits to public schools. The initiative focuses on ensuring a safe and organized educational environment while allowing parents […]

‘I wanna get off!’: Panic inside SF metro as driver dozes off; train races through tunnel

(Image credits: X@/unlimited_ls) A San Francisco train driver was caught on camera falling asleep at the controls, causing a packed train to accelerate dangerously and throwing panicked passengers to the floor. The incident occurred on September 4 when the Muni metro train was passing through the Sunset Tunnel near Duboce Park.Video footage shows the female […]

Turkey cargo plane crash: All 20 aboard killed near Georgia-Azerbaijan border; cause still unknown

All twenty personnel aboard a Turkish military cargo plane were killed after it crashed in Georgia near the Azerbaijani border on Tuesday, Turkey’s defence minister said.The crash was confirmed by authorities from all three countries involved. Georgia’s interior ministry said that the plane crashed in the Sighnaghi area, “about five kilometres (3.1 miles) from Georgia’s […]

Northern lights may dazzle skies across more than 20 US states tonight: When, how and tips to watch Aurora Borealis tonight | World News

The night sky across the United States is expected to dazzle millions as the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, become visible in over twenty states from November 11 to 12, 2025. This rare spectacle is fueled by heightened solar activity, including several powerful solar eruptions that send charged particles hurtling toward Earth. As these particles […]