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A father’s tribute: Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed dedicates poem to Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan on first year as Defence Minister | World News

Sheikh Hamdan was appointed UAE Defence Minister on July 14, 2024, and took the oath of office four days later/ Image: Instagram Sheikh Mohammed marked Sheikh Hamdan’s first year as Defence Minister with a heartfelt Nabati poem. The tribute reflects deep mentorship and trust built over two decades. Sheikh Hamdan’s tenure is defined by defence […]

Drone hits oil field in Iraq’s Kurdistan for second day | World News

Black smoke rises following drone attacks on an oil field in the Zakho district of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region (Pic creit: AP) A drone loaded with explosives struck an oil field in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region on Thursday, Kurdish forces said — the second attack in two days on the Norwegian-operated site.“At 10:55 am (0755 […]

US deploys forces to Panama Canal: Week-long PANAMAX-Alpha exercise begins; defense secretary warns of China’s ‘maligned influence’ | World News

The United States and Panama have launched PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, a week-long joint military training operation focused on regional security and emergency preparedness for the Panama Canal.The exercise, scheduled from July 13 to 18, 2025, aims to enhance strategic preparedness near the Panama Canal against “threats to the security of the Panama Canal and other […]

UAE Vice-President seen playing Volleyball with residents at Abu Dhabi summer sports event | World News

Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is a large-scale, climate-controlled event promoting fitness for all ages through over 12 sports and family activities/ Image Abu Dhabi Media Office TL;DR: UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour joined a volleyball match, reflecting hands-on leadership in promoting community sports. Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) is a seasonal indoor event designed to […]

From drain the swamp to Epstein Hoax: How Epstein files broke MAGA – and turned the base against Donald Trump | World News

Donald Trump has always styled himself as a magician of American politics—a man who could escape any scandal, dodge every consequence, and emerge not only unscathed but stronger. Impeachments? He shrugged them off. Criminal indictments? He wore them as badges of honour. Assassination attempts? They only reinforced his legend. But now, with the renewed firestorm […]

China revises visa application process for UAE residents: What travellers need to know | World News

UAE residents must now complete an online application and receive approval before visiting the visa centre to apply for China/ Representative Image TL;DR Visa applications start with an online form and document upload. Preliminary approval issues a mandatory Visa Application Certificate (VAC). No appointment needed; visit the visa centre only after online approval. Passport collection […]

Exposed: How fake visa rackets are targeting Indian jobseekers for the Gulf | World News

Thousands of Indians are being defrauded by organised visa mafia networks promising fake Gulf jobs, leading to financial ruin and shattered dreams/Representative Image TL;DR: Organised networks in India are issuing fake Gulf job and tour visas, defrauding individuals of ₹23 lakh to ₹67 lakh per application. Law enforcement recently disrupted major operations in Mumbai, Bengaluru, […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi Municipality wins 11 awards at Harvard Business Council International Awards in London | World News

Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s 2025 awards were earned from a competitive pool of over 4,000 applications and 5,500 assessment hours/ Image: WAM TL;DR Abu Dhabi City Municipality won 11 awards at the 2025 Harvard Business Council International Awards. Recognitions spanned innovation, executive leadership, digital transformation, and women’s leadership. The awards ceremony was held at the […]

UAE: Dubai to introduce universal icons to expose human and AI contributions in writing and content creation | World News

The new system, developed by the Dubai Future Foundation, features five main icons and nine functional markers to show exactly how and where AI was used in creating research, writing, or design content. Dubai launched a global system to label human vs. AI roles in content creation. The HMC Icons show how much humans or […]

Epstein Files: What is the Mossad agent conspiracy theory and why Israel’s ex-PM Naftali Bennett strongly denies it | World News

Jeffrey Epstein’s life and mysterious death have long fueled speculation, but recent claims by Tucker Carlson have reignited one of the most explosive conspiracy theories: that Epstein was working for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad. The theory, rooted in Epstein’s sudden wealth, elite ties, and links to former Israeli leaders, has gone viral, prompting a forceful […]