Explained: What is the BritCard Digital ID controversy? | World News

[ad_1] When Prime Minister Keir Starmer stood before cameras on 26 September 2025 to unveil Britain’s first national digital ID, he called it a “modern solution for a modern country.”The BritCard, a voluntary digital identity for everyone over 16, was meant to simplify daily bureaucracy — applying for jobs, renting homes, opening bank accounts.Within hours, […]

‘King’ William has big plans for Epstein-tainted Prince Andrew | World News

[ad_1] Prince William royal reset for Prince Andrew / Image source: File Prince William is reportedly preparing to take a much tougher approach to his uncle, Prince Andrew, than his father did, including using formal royal powers to remove Andrew from public life entirely and bar him from future royal events. This move would mark […]

See: Dubai Police fulfils little girl’s dream with mini uniform and luxury patrol ride | World News

[ad_1] Three-year-old Sara Nabil Ahmadi dreamed of becoming a “little police officer,” expressing her wish during a community hospital event/ Image: X In a heart-warming gesture that reflects a deep commitment to community happiness, Dubai Police surprised three-year-old Sara Nabil Ahmadi by fulfilling her wish to wear the force’s uniform and enjoy a field tour […]

UAE opens Shariah-compliant Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) to individual investors for the first time | World News

[ad_1] Previously, Shariah-compliant Treasury Sukuk were available only to institutional investors, restricting access to large-scale financial entities and organizations/ Image:X The UAE is opening government-backed Islamic investments to the public for the first time. Through the new Retail Sukuk initiative, citizens and residents can now invest in Shariah-compliant Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) digitally, gaining access to […]

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan forms first Dubai Student Council with 16 student members | World News

[ad_1] The 16 Dubai Student Council members were chosen from 90 private schools through interviews and group activities in collaboration with PwC/ Image: X Dubai is giving its students a stronger voice than ever with the launch of its first Student Council, guided by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Made up of […]

‘ To do anything, you need to spend money’: German expat reveals Dubai’s hidden costs and why he left | World News

[ad_1] In 2024, Dubai rents rose 22% for apartments and 13% for villas, while expat families needed AED 300,000–500,000/ Image: Pexels A recent Quora post by Volker Motzkus, a German national who lived in Dubai between 2013 and 2015, has offered an unusually candid insight into life as an expatriate in the UAE. Motzkus, a […]

Explained: Why Dubai’s real estate prices are surging; what it means for investors, renters, and the city’s future | World News

[ad_1] Dubai apartment sales hit a record Dh93 billion in Q3 2025, as new supply, cheaper mortgages, and steady demand reshape the market/ Image: Pexels Dubai’s skyline may already glisten with superlatives — the tallest, the biggest, the boldest — but its real estate market is now adding another: the most resilient. After two years […]

Explained: Why four US Congressmen have written to Rutgers over a ‘Hindutva in America’ event | World News

[ad_1] President Donald Trump speaks during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington. At left is Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) The controversy over an academic event at Rutgers University has turned into a flashpoint for America’s Hindu community — […]

Fatima Sana and Chamari Athapaththu Vow Strong Comeback After Rain-Hit World Cup Exit | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] New Delhi, October 25 (Udaipur Kiran) – The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign ended in disappointment for both Pakistan and Sri Lanka after their final group-stage match in Colombo was abandoned due to persistent rain. Only 4.2 overs of play were possible before the match was called off, with Pakistan scoring 18 […]

UAE, Oman sign agreement for first cross border freight rail link between Abu Dhabi and Sohar | World News

[ad_1] UAE and Oman sign an agreement for daily Abu Dhabi–Sohar freight rail, handling 193,200 TEUs annually/Representative Image A major step toward regional connectivity and sustainable logistics has been announced, as Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, and Hafeet Rail, developer of the first cross-border railway network between the UAE and Oman, have signed […]