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UAE: Etihad Airways announces 7 new routes, including Medina and Baku, launching November 2025 | World News

Etihad Airways unveils new global routes launching in November 2025/ Image: @etihad/X TL;DR: Etihad Airways is launching seven new destinations, including Medina and Baku, starting November 2025. These routes are part of a broader strategy to boost Abu Dhabi’s status as a global travel hub. The expansion comes amid Wizz Air’s exit from Abu Dhabi, […]

Forget Burj Khalifa! This country is building the world’s tallest tower and it’s not US or UAE | World News

Jeddah Tower construction progresses, set to become the world’s tallest skyscraper/ Image Composite: Wikipedia, thejeddahtower.org TL;DR Saudi Arabia has resumed construction on Jeddah Tower, set to surpass Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in height Once completed, it will become the tallest building in the world, over 1,000 meters The tower is a key part of Saudi Vision […]

UAE: Who’s behind Dubai’s massive 300,000-tree plantation project and how much did it really cost? | World News

The AED190 million landscaping project covers more than three million square metres, including smart irrigation and native tree species planting/ Representative Image TL;DR Dubai planted 300,000+ trees across major roads in the first half of 2025. The effort cost AED190 million and covered over 3 million square metres. Native and ornamental species were used, all […]

Sun directly over Kaaba today: What it means and how to see it | World News

Sunlight directly over the Kaaba eliminates shadows, marking a unique moment for Qibla alignment / Representative Image TL;DR: At 12:27 PM Mecca time today, the sun will be directly above the Kaaba. This causes no shadows around the Kaaba, letting Muslims worldwide check their prayer direction. The event happens twice a year due to Earth’s […]

Explained: US supreme court allows Donald Trump to dismantle education department – why it is a big deal | World News

Image via Mark Wilson/Getty Images TL;DR Trump slashes Ed Department: Supreme Court lets Trump fire 1,300+ employees, gutting the federal education agency. Civil rights hit hard: Office for Civil Rights loses over half its branches. Congress bypassed: Critics say only lawmakers can shut down departments — Trump’s doing it by pink slip. Court gives green […]

Qatar to compensate residents affected by debris after Iranian missile strike; 2-day deadline to submit claims | World News

Qatar has given residents exactly two days to submit damage claims through the Metrash app for missile debris-related compensation. (Representative image) Qatar will compensate residents for property damage caused by debris from intercepted Iranian missiles during the recent missile strike. Claims must be filed within two days via the Metrash app to qualify for compensation. […]

What is Emirates ID: How to get it, process, application, benefits, everything explained | World News

Emirates ID card, your key to accessing services across the UAE/ Image: File TL;DR The Emirates ID is your official identification in the UAE. It’s needed for everyday tasks like getting a SIM card or visiting the doctor. It also helps protect against identity theft and fraud. The Emirates ID is an official identity card […]

UAE: Over 3.5 million illegal excise goods found hidden in clothing shipments during major FTA raid in Dubai | World News

The FTA seized millions in untaxed tobacco and vaping products smuggled into Dubai, cleverly hidden among apparel shipments/ Image: (File) FTA seized over 3.5 million smuggled excise goods in Dubai. Hidden tobacco and beverage products carried AED 133.2M in tax liability. Advanced tracking tech and joint enforcement boosted the raid’s success. In a decisive move […]

Club World Cup: How Donald Trump crashed Chelsea’s party – and refused to leave the stage | World News

President Donald Trump presents Chelsea’s Cole Palmer with the golden ball trophy after Chelsea won against Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP) The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium was supposed […]

Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto is now worth $129 billion and ranks as the 11th richest man in the world | World News

The mystery behind Bitcoin’s creator has once again captured global attention this time, not for innovation, but for wealth. The elusive individual or group behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, credited with launching the original Bitcoin white paper in 2008 and mining the first Bitcoin block in 2009, is now reportedly the 11th richest person on […]