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Saudi Arabia and Syria sign historic $24 billion in investment deals across 12 sectors at first joint forum | World News

Saudi Arabia and Syria signed $24 billion in investment deals across 12 sectors during their first joint forum in Riyadh/Image: SPA In a significant step toward rebuilding diplomatic and economic bridges, Saudi Arabia and Syria have launched their first private-sector-led investment forum. Held in Riyadh, the Saudi-Syrian Partnership and Investment Forum brought together over 450 […]

Nearly 25 countries, including India, suspend postal services to US: Check list and reasons explained | World News

Starting August 29, 2025, postal services in 25 countries have temporarily suspended or limited deliveries to the United States. The move comes in response to new US tariff rules that remove the long-standing $800 de minimis exemption, which previously allowed packages valued under $800 to enter the US duty-free. Postal operators are pausing shipments to […]

Braveheart 2.0: Why a Dundee girl became a right-wing symbol of resistance against immigrants in the UK | World News

Police Scotland said a 14-year-old girl was charged on 23 August after being found with a bladed weapon in St Ann Lane, Lochee, Dundee. A short video of the confrontation circulated online soon after, showing the teenager and her younger sister engaged in a dispute with an older man before the knife appeared. What might […]

Massive drug haul: US Coast Guard seizes record 76,000 pounds of cocaine, marijuana off Florida coast; contraband worth half a million | World News

US Coast Guard seizes record 76,000 pounds of illegal drugs off Florida coast (Pic credit: AP) The US Coast Guard on Monday announced that it had seized more than 76,000 pounds of narcotics off the coast of Florida, the largest drug offload in the 110-year history of the maritime law enforcement agency. In a statement, […]

UAE to celebrate 10th Emirati Women’s Day tomorrow, honoring 50 years of Emirati women’s progress | World News

The UAE ranks 13th globally and first regionally in the 2025 UNDP Gender Equality Index, showcasing women’s progress/ Representative Image On August 28, 2025, the United Arab Emirates will mark the tenth edition of Emirati Women’s Day under the theme “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,” commemorating the golden jubilee of the General Women’s […]

UAE: Dubai launches AI platform to make driver training easier and get your license faster | World News

Dubai’s RTA’s ‘Tadreeb’ platform trains 250,000 drivers yearly using AI, 3,400 instructors, 3,000 vehicles, and real-time tracking/Image: WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is reshaping how new drivers are trained in the emirate through a unified digital platform named ‘Tadreeb’. Designed to raise safety standards and streamline the licensing process, the platform brings together […]

Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, renames charity foundation in new decree | World News

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid renamed his charity foundation and issued a new decree defining its expanded scope and regulatory framework/Instagram In a significant legal update, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree renaming the well-established charity foundation previously […]

Another bus crash in Afghanistan: Atleast 25 killed, 27 injured in Kabul; tragedy follows days after 79 died in Herat crash | World News

Another bus crash in Afghanistan as passenger bus overturns (Representative AI image) At least 25 people lost their lives in a bus crash when a passenger bus overturned in Afghanistan’s capital early Wednesday, a senior Taliban official confirmed. The accident occurred in the Arghandi area on the outskirts of Kabul during the early morning hours. […]

UAE: Sharjah Islamic Bank launches Ruwaad 2025 to train Emiratis for leadership roles in banking | World News

Sharjah Islamic Bank launched Ruwaad 2025 to train Emiratis through leadership courses, job rotations, mentorship, and technical skill-building/Image: WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has officially kicked off the new cycle of its flagship talent development initiative, Ruwaad 2025. The programme is tailored to nurture and prepare high-potential Emiratis for leadership roles in the banking and […]

Etihad Airways announces major discounts: Save up to 30% on Asia and Africa flights this autumn | World News

Etihad Airways has launched a major “Destination Sale” for UAE and GCC travellers/Image: File Etihad Airways has launched a major “Destination Sale” for UAE and GCC travellers, offering up to 30% off flights to new and popular destinations in Asia and Africa. As demand rises for autumn and winter travel, this limited-time sale delivers significant […]