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 […]
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 […]
Etihad rail passenger trains linking 11 cities nationwide / Image: file The UAE is on the brink of a transport revolution with Etihad Rail’s national passenger service, set to begin operations in 2026. After years of infrastructure build-out and testing, the first integrated passenger rail network will link cities from Al Sila in the west […]
Inside one of El Salvador’s sprawling prison complexes, rows of sewing machines operate in day and night shifts. Inmates produce clothing for public institutions as part of a state-backed prison labour programme that expanded in early 2025. The initiative, promoted by the administration of Nayib Bukele, is presented by officials as a way to make […]
This ocean near Panama is dying, and same thing might happen all over earth. AI-generated Something unusual happened off the coast of Panama this year, and at first it did not look dramatic. There was no single storm, no sudden die-off washing ashore. Instead, there was an absence. The water stayed warm when it usually […]
When President Donald Trump triumphantly unveiled his Venezuela gambit at Mar-a-Lago last weekend, the usual suspects crowded the stage. Secretary of State Marco Rubio beamed with hawkish pride. Pete Hegseth, the newly minted Secretary of War, stood at attention. Intelligence chiefs hovered near a tactical map. Even Stephen Miller lurked with a proprietary smirk.But one […]
He is a former Prime Minister and a global liberal icon. She is one of pop culture’s most recognisable stars, a woman who once kissed a girl and built a career out of spectacle, self-reinvention, and unapologetic camp. Together, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry look like the kind of couple that only the internet could […]
Armed pro-Maduro motorcycle gangs have flooded the streets of Caracas in the volatile aftermath of the US capture of Nicolás Maduro. Known as Colectivos, the groups are accused of targeting Venezuelans believed to support Donald Trump and Washington’s role in the operation. According to the NY Post, residents describe convoys of masked men setting up […]
Dubai Municipality and KHDA will plant 20,000 trees across the city to mark 20 years of Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership/Image: WAM Dubai is marking two decades of visionary leadership under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with an ambitious environmental initiative. Across parks, neighbourhoods, and schools, 20,000 trees will soon be planted, reflecting a […]
Saudi Arabia will open its capital market to global investors, boosting liquidity and international participation/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to the world. Starting February 1, global investors can directly tap into the Kingdom’s capital market, a bold move designed to boost liquidity and attract international capital. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) is […]
