Kuwait to test emergency alert sirens across nation tomorrow | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait will test civil defence sirens nationwide at 10:00 am on January 19, monthly thereafter/Representative Image Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has announced that civil defence sirens will be tested across the country on Monday, January 19, at 10:00 am local time. Authorities reassured citizens and residents that the test is purely routine and there […]

Saudi Arabia bans use of Allah’s name on disposable packaging and bags | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia bans use of Allah’s name on disposable bags, packaging, and promotional commercial materials/Representative Image A new directive from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce is reshaping how religious expressions appear in everyday commerce, as authorities move to prevent the sacred names of Allah from being placed on items that could be mishandled or […]

Umrah packages touch Dh8,000 as Ramadan 2026 travel demand rises in UAE | World News

[ad_1] High demand lifts Ramadan 2026 Umrah package prices / AI Illustration As the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 is expected to appear around February 19, thousands of UAE residents are already eyeing the journey of a lifetime. Performing Umrah during the Holy Month is often described as having the spiritual reward equivalent to Hajj, […]

India Secures Second Consecutive Win in U19 World Cup, Defeats Bangladesh by 18 Runs

[ad_1] Bulawayo, January 17 – India achieved their second consecutive victory in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 by defeating Bangladesh by 18 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method in the seventh match of the tournament. This win strengthens India’s position at the top of Group A. At Queens SPORTS Club, rain delayed the toss, which went […]

What is Anktiva? Saudi Arabia approves new lung cancer therapy first in world | World News

[ad_1] What is Anktiva? Saudi Arabia approves new lung cancer therapy first in world/Representative Image The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has granted conditional approval for Anktiva, a new cancer therapy, for adult patients with advanced lung and bladder cancers. This makes Saudi Arabia the first country in the world to approve the treatment […]

The viral trap: Why Dubai Police say your child’s next scroll could be their last | World News

[ad_1] Dubai Police warn parents and teens that deadly social media challenges like choking, skull breaking, breath holding risk lives/Image: Dubai Police A growing wave of dangerous social media challenges is raising alarm in Dubai, with police warning that what appears online as entertainment or a trend can quickly turn into a life-threatening act. Authorities […]

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC war on delivery apps: One company sued, 60 warned of shutdowns | World News

[ad_1] NYC’s new delivery worker law takes effect January 26, 2026, as Zohran Mamdani sues one app and warns 60 others of shutdowns/ Youtube New York City has escalated its confrontation with delivery app companies, filing a lawsuit against one operator it accuses of widespread wage theft while simultaneously warning more than 60 platforms that […]

Meet Saikat Chakrabarti: AOC’s ex-aide running for Congress from Pelosi’s backyard | World News

[ad_1] Saikat Chakrabarti, the former chief of staff to US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), is stepping into the political arena himself with a congressional run in California, setting up a closely watched contest in San Francisco.The Indian-origin organiser and former Silicon Valley engineer is running as a Democrat in California’s 11th Congressional District, which covers […]

Breaking Bread: ICE agents eat at Mexican restaurant, then arrest staff | World News

[ad_1] If you’ve ever watched Breaking Bad, you’ll know how quickly an ordinary meal can turn into a ‘this just got serious’ moment. That’s why this incident out of Minnesota feels so jarringly familiar: one minute, ICE agents were eating at a Mexican restaurant, and hours later, three staff members were detained after closing time.According […]

UAE to mark Solidarity Day with Nationwide Sky Parade on January 17 – When and where to watch | World News

[ad_1] UAE takes to the skies on January 17 to mark Solidarity Day / AI Image The UAE is about to witness one of its most ambitious aerial displays yet. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the “Day of Solidarity” parade will see the nation’s elite pilots traverse every single emirate. If you’re planning to catch […]