Risky robots: German researcher exposes 11,000 robot lawnmowers that could be hacked and controlled worldwide | World News

A German security researcher has exposed a serious set of vulnerabilities in Yarbo’s internet-connected robot lawnmowers, showing that the machines could be remotely accessed and controlled from anywhere in the world. In a live demonstration reported by The Verge, Andreas Makris was able to steer a Yarbo unit from nearly 6,000 miles away, with the […]

US issues worldwide travel alert for American citizens abroad amid Iran escalation

US issues worldwide travel alert for American citizens amid Iran escalation. The US State Department Sunday issued a worldwide alert for American citizens asking them to exercise caution. Warning of possible periodic airspace closures, travel disruptions, the alert asked Americans abroad to follow the security alerts issued by the local US embassy or consulate. “The […]

‘Parks, tourists sites not safe’: Iran vows to hunt down US, Israeli officials worldwide

Iran issued a serious threat to US and Israel, vowing to hunt down their officials worldwide, even on vacation. The military went on to warn that tourists spots, parks and recreational centres would be “unsafe” for their enemies.“We are watching your cowardly officials and commanders, pilots and wicked soldiers,” Iranian armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi […]

Is religion declining? 1 in 4 worldwide now non-religious, becomes third-largest group as Christianity falls |

Between 2010 and 2020, the religiously unaffiliated grew by 270 million to 1.9 billion, rising to 24.2% of the global population. Nearly a quarter of the world’s population now identifies with no religion, according to the latest analysis from the Pew Research Center’s Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures project. Drawing on more than 2,700 censuses and […]

A street lined with gold? Dubai’s new district is turning heads worldwide

Dubai to Build World’s First “Gold Street” Inside a New Global Gold District All that glitters is not gold but in Dubai it may soon be as the UAE emirate has announced plans to build what it calls the world’s first Gold Street, which will be constructed using gold elements in the heart of a […]

Emirates rolls out worldwide Christmas menus and festive experiences across its network | World News

Emirates marks the holiday season with festive cuisine, seasonal treats, and entertainment at 40,000 feet/Image: Emirates This December, Emirates is transforming every journey into a festive celebration. From holiday treats at 40,000 feet to winter inspired lounges and curated entertainment, passengers are invited to enjoy the magic of Christmas from departure to destination. With more […]

Sheikh Mohammed extends warm diwali wishes to Indian community in UAE and worldwide | World News

Sheikh Mohammed wished the Indian community worldwide a peaceful, prosperous, and joyful Diwali celebration/Image: X His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, extended his heartfelt greetings to all those observing Diwali, both within the UAE and globally. The festival of […]

UAE opens registration for annual worldwide SWAT Challenge 2026: Eligibility and key details | World News

Dubai is preparing to host the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 from 7–11 February at Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Registration is now open for elite tactical units worldwide, offering teams a chance to sharpen counter-terrorism skills, test operational readiness, and exchange expertise with international peers. As global threats evolve, Dubai is preparing to host the […]

Sharjah invites youth worldwide to join global PR challenge before IGCF 2025 | World News

Sharjah’s first Global PR Challenge at IGCF 2025 brings 20 students in 10 teams to create real-world communication solutions/image: WAM As Sharjah prepares to host the 14th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) on September 10–11, 2025, the emirate is introducing a series of youth-led competitions, including the inaugural Global PR Challenge, Sharjah Edition. These initiatives […]

What is Saudi Arabia’s ‘In the Prophet’s Steps’? Over one million worldwide registered ahead of launch | World News

The project is expanding globally with planned rollouts in Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, and India to share the Hijrah experience/ Image: Saudi Gazzette Saudi Arabia’s immersive Hijrah experience opens in November. Over 1 million people have already registered. The 470 km route includes 41 restored sites and a Hijrah museum. Part of Vision 2030 to boost […]