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Radioactive shrimps found? FDA warns against consuming certain frozen shrips; cites potential Cesium-137 contamination | World News

FDA warns against consuming certain frozen shrips; cites potential Cesium-137 contamination (Representative image) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday warned consumers not to eat certain frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart after tests revealed possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. Federal officials said three lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp […]

‘Make it too hot to climb over’: Trump administration pushes for US-Mexico border makeover; paint walls black to deter migrants | World News

Trump administration pushes for US-Mexico border makeover; paint walls black to deter migrants (Pic credit: AP) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday said President Donald Trump had directed that the US-Mexico border wall be painted black, arguing that the dark surface would make it too hot for migrants to climb. Speaking at a press […]

UAE:Sharjah is bringing solar-powered trailers in the mountains without Wi-Fi or lights for true nature escape | World News

The Sharjah Collection includes seven eco-retreats offering 154 units across deserts, coasts, mountains, and heritage towns, promoting slow travel/ Image: Shurooq As the demand for wellness and slow travel grows globally, Sharjah continues to strengthen its position as a sustainable tourism hub. At the heart of this expansion is the “Sharjah Collection,” an eco-luxury retreat […]

Russia-Ukraine War: How Trump’s MAGA allies are reacting to Zelenskyy reset | World News

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, from left, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte pose for a group photo in the Grand Foyer of the […]

Keep Qatar safe: How to quickly report crimes using the Metrash mobile app | World News

Report crimes in Qatar using the Metrash mobile app/Representative Image Qatar’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has introduced a quick, anonymous way to report crimes and suspicious activities through the Metrash mobile application. This service aims to speed up police response times and enhance public safety and security across the country.Metrash is Qatar’s official mobile application […]

Customs update: Qatar customs reports major seizures in July targeting narcotics and fraud | World News

General Authority of Customs has reported substantial seizures during July/Image: File The General Authority of Customs in Qatar has reported substantial seizures during July, with a focus on narcotics and violations related to tax evasion, regulatory infringements, and intellectual property rights. This reflects ongoing, year-round enforcement to protect Qatar’s borders and society from illicit trade.TL;DR: […]

Emirati adventurer climbs Europe’s highest peak, Mount Elbrus, and raises UAE flag | World News

Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has successfully summited Mount Elbrus, Europe’s tallest mountain, enduring extreme weather conditions to raise the UAE flag at 5,642 metres above sea level. A mission defined by resolve Rashid Al Shamsi’s ascent of Mount Elbrus, located in Russia’s southwestern Caucasus mountain range, came after navigating snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and […]

‘No elections during war’: Donald Trump’s jibe at Zelenskyy over Ukraine polls; jokes about starting a conflict in US | World News

‘No elections during war’: Donald Trump jibes at Zelenskyy’s remark on holding elections in Ukraine; jokes about starting a conflict to delay polls in US US President Donald Trump turned heads on Monday with a quip about prolonging his time in office, joking that a war could potentially halt the 2028 election. The remark came […]

New air link: Fly Baghdad launches new direct flights to Salalah, boosting Oman-Iraq travel | World News

Fly Baghdad launches new direct flights to Salalah/Image: Wikipedia Fly Baghdad’s inaugural flight to Salalah Airport marks a new chapter in air connectivity between Oman and Iraq. This milestone enhances travel options, promotes tourism, and strengthens bilateral relations, positioning Salalah as a growing regional hub for visitors year-round.TL;DR: Fly Baghdad launches its first flight to […]

Dubai diamond heist: How police arrested 3 and recoverd one of world’s rarest pink gems worth $25 million in just 8 hours | World News

The stolen pink diamond was hidden inside a small refrigerator, which the suspects planned to use for smuggling it out of Dubai/ Image: X In a striking display of precision and rapid response, Dubai Police thwarted an audacious plot to steal one of the rarest diamonds in the world, a 21-carat pink gem valued at […]