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‘Everybody hates Russia but loves Germany and Japan’: Donald Trump reflects on World War II in talks with Macron and Putin; calls it ‘a strange world’

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump took a reflective turn on Thursday, steering a conversation back in time to the days of World War II. In remarks that blended history with surprise, Trump recounted recent conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin—both of which circled back to one of […]

Dubai RTA deploys AI robot for metro inspections: Here’s what it can really do | World News

ARIIS, Dubai Metro’s new AI robot, uses LiDAR and 3D imaging to inspect tracks without disrupting operations, cutting manual work by 1,700 hours/ Image: RTA Dubai In a major technological breakthrough for urban transportation, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially introduced an AI-powered robotic system to inspect and monitor the Dubai Metro’s rail […]

UAE firm introduces long-lasting meals designed to be eaten up to 25 years later | World News

All meals are halal-certified and crafted to retain flavor and nutrition for 25 years/ Image: RedPlanet In a groundbreaking development for food security and emergency preparedness, a UAE-based company, Red Planet, is introducing ready-to-eat meals that can remain consumable for up to 25 years. These ultra-long shelf-life meals are made possible by cutting-edge freeze-drying technology […]

The Ghost of al-Qassam: Who is Ezzedin al-Haddad? Meet Hamas’ third Gaza chief in seven months | World News

Gaza’s war-scarred labyrinth has a new face of command. His name is Ezzedin al-Haddad—and most people have never heard of him.After more than 600 days of war, and the deaths of both Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas has quietly handed over its Gaza operations to a shadowy veteran commander known as The Ghost of al-Qassam. […]

Syrian govt wants all women to wear burkinis on the beach: What are these bikini alternatives? | World News

Syria’s interim government issued a decree mandating that women must wear burkinis or other “decent” clothing on beaches and public pools, as reported by Syrian state news. A Burkini is a swimsuit which covers the entire body except the face. Exemptions apply to private beaches, clubs, and high-end hotels. This directive has sparked debate, with […]

What is Emiratisation? UAE’s push to move over half of insurance sector jobs in Emirati hands by 2030 | World News

Emiratis now hold 22% of insurance jobs, up from 13% in 2022, as the UAE targets 50–60% localisation by 2030 In a country where expatriates make up nearly 90% of the population, the UAE’s latest Emiratisation push marks a decisive turn. Emiratisation, the policy of integrating UAE nationals into the workforce, especially the private sector, […]

Trump vs Musk: Decoding Donald Trump’s mellow reply to Elon Musk’s tweets; as Tesla CEO apologises | World News

Elon Musk blinked. But Donald Trump didn’t gloat, rage, or retaliate—at least not in the traditional sense.Speaking on Pod Force One, in an interview recorded before Musk posted his now-viral apology on X, Trump struck a curiously restrained tone. Asked about Musk’s online attacks—including criticism of Trump’s signature legislation—Trump said he had “no hard feelings,” […]

Khaby Lame Deported: What TikTok star’s treatment tells us about Trump’s America; and its apathy | World News

In The Trial, Franz Kafka’s bewildered protagonist wakes up one morning to find himself under arrest by an opaque, faceless authority — accused of a crime never named, tried by a system that never explains itself. In Amerika, another young man arrives in the United States with dreams of freedom and opportunity, only to be […]

President Gavin Newsom? California Governor using LA riots to bolster 2028 credentials – will it work? | World News

As protests gripped the streets of Los Angeles this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom stood before a national audience and did something unmistakable: he launched himself into the 2028 presidential conversation.Ostensibly a speech to his state amid civil unrest sparked by President Trump’s latest immigration raids and military response, Newsom’s address was unmistakably aimed at […]

How an Indian man got his Dubai airport entry stamp, six decades after landing | World News

In 1965, with no commercial flights available, Haji N. Jamaluddin arrived in Dubai by ship from Mumbai/ Image: X-Dubai Airports In a heartfelt tribute to a life dedicated to Dubai, 90-year-old Indian expatriate Haji N. Jamaluddin was recently presented with a special commemorative airport-entry stamp, 60 years after he first set foot in the emirate. […]