UAE: K-pop icons Chung Ha and SHINee Onew to perform free Dubai concert next month | World News

K-pop enthusiasts in the UAE are in for a treat! South Korean solo stars Chung Ha and SHINee’s Onew will perform a free, one-night-only concert at Dubai Festival City Mall on January 3, 2026, as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival. Fans can anticipate captivating performances from these celebrated artists at the iconic Festival Bay. […]

Dubai Crown Prince drives Elon Musk around the city, revealing plans for AI innovation, space technology, and Dubai Loop | World News

Elon Musk’s visit with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, was much more than a celebrity visit. This meeting has been emblematic of a long-held strategy of aligning itself with the world’s leading innovators, individuals who have a direct say in shaping the future of technology, transportation, and space […]

US entertainment giant Universal Studios to build multibillion dollar theme park in Saudi Arabia | World News

Universal Studios, a US entertainment giant, is exploring to build a multibillion dollar park at Qiddiya/Representative Image Universal Studios is exploring to build a multibillion dollar theme park in Saudi Arabia, signalling a major step in the Kingdom’s entertainment sector. Still in its early concept stage, the park could take shape within Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia’s […]

Top 5 Christmas markets across the UAE you can visit this season | World News

UAE lights up with festive Christmas markets / AI Generated Image The desert heat has officially taken a backseat to the twinkling lights and “snowy” lanes of the UAE’s festive season. If you are looking to soak up the holiday spirit, 2025 has brought some of the most elaborate Christmas markets the region has ever […]

‘Newscum’, Trump love, and Vance support: How Nicki Minaj went full MAGA at Erika Kirk’s Turning PointUSA’s AmericaFest | World News

Erika Kirk, left, and Nicki Minaj stand on stage during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry) Nicki Minaj’s appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Arizona became news not because she announced a political programme, but because she did something far rarer in contemporary pop culture: she […]

Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner pitches $112bn plan to turn Gaza rubble into a tech hub | World News

Jared Kushner, former senior adviser to Donald Trump, is pitching a $112 billion proposal to rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip into a futuristic technology and tourism hub, according to details first reported by The Wall Street Journal.Kushner, 44, alongside US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, has been presenting a 32-slide PowerPoint titled Project Sunrise: Building […]

Top 10 US states with the highest median household income: Leading states, key industries, and economic insights | World News

There is an unequal distribution of household incomes in the United States, and some selected states lead the others in median earnings. These states integrate qualified human capital, growing industries, as well as geographic advantages, to create wealth. Their top industries include finance, biotech, tech, defense, tourism, as well as agricultural products. Yet, these high […]

UK man sentenced to 5 years in jail for biting off a guest’s finger at best friend’s wedding | World News

A UK man has been sentenced to five years in prison after a violent outburst at his best friend’s wedding left a guest with part of his finger amputated. Daniel Peasnell, 33, was jailed at Oxford Crown Court on December 18, 2025, after being convicted of grievous bodily harm.The court heard that the incident unfolded […]

Kuwait makes health insurance mandatory for foreign residents & visitors from Dec 23: Fees & exemptions | World News

Kuwait mandates health insurance from December 23 for all foreign residents and visitors, with specified fees/Representative Image Starting December 23, all foreigners entering or living in Kuwait will need to pay health insurance fees, as new regulations from the Ministry of Health take effect. Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi issued executive rules under Law No. 1 […]

Saudi Ministry of Interior launches special stamp to celebrate world Arabic Language Day | World News

Saudi Arabia launched a commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day at major airports and border crossings/Image: X To honor the rich heritage of the Arabic language, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a unique commemorative stamp, giving travelers a tangible piece of cultural pride. Commemorating Arabic language day The Ministry of Interior, through its General Directorate […]