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Thousands of UAE residents who invested in second passports fear visa bans as US, UK tighten CBI rules | World News

Recent US and EU regulations require CBI countries to meet strict vetting standards by 2025, or risk losing visa-free access to the UK and Schengen countries/ (Representative Image) For many expatriates in the UAE, acquiring a second passport through Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs has become a popular route to global mobility, offering visa-free access […]

Who is Amy Acton? Meet Ohio’s ‘Fauci’ challenging Vivek Ramaswamy for governorship | World News

Some people seek power because they crave it. Others have it thrust upon them by a virus too small to see but large enough to shape destinies. Amy Acton falls squarely in the latter category – the child of poverty and abuse, the public health professor who became Ohio’s health director, and now the woman […]

Where to find affordable housing and studio rentals in UAE 2025: Best picks for bachelors, newcomers | World News

In 2025, bachelors and newcomers can find studio rentals in the UAE ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh40,000 annually in key affordable areas./ Image composite: Property Finder, Marketplace With its ever-growing appeal to young professionals, job seekers, and first-time expatriates, Dubai continues to experience a surge in demand for affordable living options. In particular, bachelor-friendly studio […]

Ties restored after 14 years: UK resumes geopolitical relations with Syria, extends $129 million financial aid | World News

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus British foreign secretary David Lammy met Syria’s interim president Ahmad al‑Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday, restoring formal ties after a 14‑year rupture caused by the country’s civil conflict and the long rule of the Assad family.UK has pledged a financial assistance […]

Tropical Storm Chantal: Strong winds and weather warnings in place; storm strengthens ahead of landfall in Carolinas | World News

Tropical Storm Chantal: Strong winds and weather warnings in place; storm strengthens ahead of landfall in Carolinas (Pic credit: (NOAA via AP) Tropical Storm Chantal gained slight strength as it moved closer to the southeastern coast of the United States on Sunday, prompting weather warnings across parts of South Carolina and North Carolina. The storm […]

‘America Party’ launched: Musk hints at election plans; Can he run for president in 2028? | World News

‘America Party’ launched, Can Musk run for president in 2028? Elon Musk announced his new political outfit, the ‘America Party,’ on Saturday against the backdrop of a strained relationship and public fallout with US President Donald Trump, his former ally.The agenda of this new party is aimed at challenging the ‘one-party system’, which Musk calls […]

Brics summit: China’s Xi to skip summit for first time in 12 years; Gordon Chang hints at Jinping’s losing influence | World News

China’s Xi Jinping to skip for first time in 12 years Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the upcoming Brics Summit in Brazil, marking the first time in 12 years that the Chinese leader will be absent from the annual gathering of major emerging economies. The two-day summit, taking place in Rio de Janeiro […]

‘How Epaminondas beat Spartans’: Elon Musk cites Greek history; launches ‘America Party’ to fight ‘uniparty system’ | World News

Elon Musk has announced the formation of ‘The America Party’, in a move aimed at disrupting what he calls America’s ‘uniparty’ political system, drawing philosophical inspiration from ancient Greek history. Taking to X, Musk invoked the legacy of Epaminondas, the Greek general credited with ending Spartan dominance at the Battle of Leuctra.He said the new […]

UAE: May 2025 IB results released, students score perfect 45, bag global university offers | World News

Alia Abdelhamid (Left) and Melis Yilmaz (Right) from Dubai International Academy –Emirates Hills earned perfect 45 scores in the May 2025 IB exams./ Image: DIA Emirates Hills Several students across the UAE have achieved remarkable success in the May 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, with scores that outstrip the global average. Released on Saturday, July […]

UAE: IB May 2025 results announced, schools begin reviewing scores | World News

UAE schools began reviewing May 2025 IB results, with individual scores to be announced on July 7.(Representational Image) The much-anticipated results of the May 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations have been released today, with schools across the UAE beginning the process of compiling and reviewing scores. However, individual student results will be made available at […]