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Indian-origin man kills father in Illinois, asks mother to check on him | World News

Abhijit Patel, a 28-year-old Indian-origin man in Illinois was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after his father was found dead at their family residence over the Thanksgiving weekend. Patel killed his father, 67-year-old Anupam Patel, with a sledgehammer on November 29. When police appeared at the scene, Anupam Patel was unresponsive in his bedroom […]

Elon Musk’s net worth: The world’s richest man becomes the first ever with $600 billion worth amid SpaceX’s valuation surge | World News

Elon Musk has reached a historical financial milestone, as he has become the first-ever person to ever achieve a net worth that surpasses the whopping figure of $600 billion, as reported in Forbes magazine. This milestone has been achieved during a time when there is newfound interest in his privately owned rocket company, SpaceX, which […]

Dubai introduces new number plates for delivery motorcycles and e-bikes | World News

Dubai introduces front and rear number plates with code ‘9’ for delivery motorcycles and e-bikes/Image: X Dubai has introduced new number plates for motorcycles and e-bikes used in corporate delivery services, requiring both front and rear plates. The rule takes effect at the end of December and will be implemented gradually during licence renewals. Private […]

Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and other Indian American leaders call for gun safety after Brown University shooting | World News

Indian American political leaders have called for stronger gun safety measures following a deadly shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, that left two people dead and eight others injured. The attack took place on 14 December and prompted widespread condemnation and renewed debate over gun violence in the US.California Representative Ro Khanna described […]

Florida doctor found dead in Dollar Tree freezer under mysterious circumstances | World News

A 32-year-old Florida physician and mother of two was found dead inside a freezer at a Dollar Tree store in Miami, a day after she entered the shop, according to police and local media reports. The woman, identified as Helen Massiell Garay Sanchez, was discovered by a store employee on Sunday morning. Authorities have said […]

Indian-origin woman in Long Beach, Bubbly Kaur, detained by ICE from Green Card interview; living in US since 1994 | World News

An Indian-origin woman has been detained by the ICE during her Green Card interview at Long Island, blindsiding her family members, Long Beach Watchdog reported. 60-year-old Bubblly Kaur has been living in the US since 1994 and used to operate Natraj Cuisine of India and Nepal in Long Beach, along with her husband, until the […]

Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar | World News

Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar, available in 10, 50, 100-gram denominations/Image: GDMO Emirates NBD has made history with the launch of ‘Emirates NBD Gold,’ the UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar for savers and investors. The move not only strengthens Dubai’s status as a global hub for gold trading but also highlights the […]

Qatar Ministry of Interior sets vehicle decoration rules for National Day 2025 | World News

The Ministry of Interior banned tinted windows, colour changes, and plate obstruction during National Day/Representative Image As Qatar gears up for its National Day celebrations, the Ministry of Interior has issued clear guidelines for vehicle decorations to ensure safety and compliance. The rules, covering December 14 to 20, 2025, are designed to allow festive displays […]

Saudi Arabia: King Khalid and Al-Baha Universities suspend in-person classes amid severe weather | World News

King Khalid and Al-Baha Universities suspended Monday classes due to weather, shifting to online learning/Image: X King Khalid and Al-Baha Universities have suspended all in person classes on Monday (today) due to severe weather warnings from the National Center for Meteorology. Both universities will shift to online learning through the Blackboard system to keep students […]

Saudi Arabia, China sign mutual visa exemption for diplomats and officials | World News

Saudi Arabia and China signed a diplomatic visa exemption, marking 35 years of strategic cooperation/Image: X Saudi Arabia and China signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Riyadh, hosted by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The visit coincided with the […]