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Socialist networks calling to dismantle the ‘American empire’ rapidly organised protests after Maduro’s capture: Reports | World News

In the hours following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, a wave of protests appeared across major US cities with remarkable speed and coordination. According to reporting by Fox News, a cluster of US-based socialist, Marxist and communist organisations moved swiftly from online messaging to street mobilisation, framing the arrest as an act […]

Shubman Gill Misses T20 World Cup Squad, Kirmani Comments on Form Slump

Bengaluru: Shubman Gill, the captain of India’s Test and ODI teams, has been left out of the squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. Former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani expressed that every player goes through ups and downs, but ignoring a player during tough times is not advisable. Syed Kirmani said, “Competition in our country […]

Sai Baba fan, bus driver: 10 remarkable (and strange) facts about Nicolas Maduro | World News

Nicolas Maduro’s political life reads less like a conventional rise to power and more like a sequence of improbable turns. A bus driver who became president, a socialist who embraced mysticism, a leader who mixed revolution with ritual, and a man who spoke of destiny even as his grip on power narrowed. As he faces […]

Dubai Police warns public about fake work visa scam | World News

Dubai Police warns of fake work visa scam/Image: X Dubai Police is urging the public to stay alert as scammers increasingly target job seekers with fake work visas and employment offers. Fraudsters promise guaranteed jobs or visa sponsorships that have no legal basis, often asking for upfront payments. Authorities stress that these schemes are illegal […]

Nicolas Maduro for beginners: From bus driver to Venezuela’s most powerful man | World News

Nicolás Maduro started off as a bus driver before becoming the most powerful man in Venezuela, a trajectory so improbable that it once passed for proof of revolutionary possibility. In the end, he had to be kidnapped and extracted by plane, a final inversion that captured both the elevation he achieved and the emptiness of […]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as Ruler of Dubai: A look at the city’s transformation | World News

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as Ruler of Dubai/Image: X His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, today marks 20 years as the ruler of Dubai. Under his leadership, Dubai has transformed from a regional city into a […]

Saudi Finance Minister approves SR217 ($57.9) billion borrowing plan for 2026 | World News

Saudi Arabia approves SR217 billion 2026 borrowing plan to fund deficit and debt repayments/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is laying out its financing roadmap for the year ahead. With a sizeable budget deficit forecast and major debt repayments due, the Kingdom has approved a detailed borrowing plan for 2026 that aims to balance funding needs with […]

Beware of duplicates: New York’s top jewellers trade abuse and blows over copycat scam in Diamond District | World News

What began as a customer complaint about a bracelet quickly spiralled into a public brawl in New York City’s Diamond District, as two rival jewellers clashed over allegations of fraud and brand impersonation.The incident took place on January 2 on West 47th Street, the heart of the Diamond District, when Maksud Agadjani, the owner of […]

Dubai Police seize supercar over viral stunt video, driver fined AED10,000 | World News

Dubai Police seized a supercar and fined its driver AED10,000 for viral reckless stunt video/Image: Dubai Police A supercar driver who thrilled social media with dangerous stunts across Dubai has faced swift action from authorities. The vehicle was seized, and the driver fined AED10,000 after video showing high-speed maneuvers, loud modifications, and public disturbance went […]

UAE schools to end classes early on Fridays following new prayer timing | World News

From January 9, UAE schools will end classes early on Fridays to align with 12.45pm prayer/Representative Image From January 9, schools across the UAE will shorten Fridays, allowing students from kindergarten to grade 12 to leave earlier. The change aligns with the updated 12.45pm Friday prayer time and gives families more time for religious observance, […]