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Dubai records Dh422m apartment sale, third highest ever amid regional tensions Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market has delivered another headline-grabbing milestone. Even as geopolitical tensions ripple across the Middle East, the emirate has recorded a Dh422 million apartment sale, the third-most expensive residential apartment transaction in its history, highlighting the remarkable resilience of Dubai’s high-end real…

Shilpa Chaudhary questioned why Indians are protesting in support of Iran’s leader and what they hope to achieve./ Image: Instagram An Indian-origin soldier serving in the United States Army has sparked debate online after posting a video questioning protests in India held in response to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shilpa…

Sports world on edge: Iran-US-Israel crisis disrupts ATP, Olympics travel and more The escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now spilling far beyond politics and aviation, sending shockwaves through the global sporting calendar amid Iran-US-Israel war. From cancelled tennis tournaments and stranded athletes to high-profile withdrawals from major competitions, the crisis is increasingly…

US State Department travel advisory lists Egypt among safer destinations in the Middle East region As tensions continue to ripple across the Middle East amid US-Israel war against Iran, one destination is quietly standing out for travellers seeking reassurance and that is Egypt. In the latest advisory issued by the US Department of State, Egypt…

The political storm around Kristi Noem is no longer just about policy or power — it’s about marriage, faith and humiliation. After explosive allegations of an affair with top adviser Corey Lewandowski surfaced during a congressional hearing, members of her husband, Bryon Noem’s, family say they hope the public scandal finally forces a reckoning.The family…

Bahrain Airport Flights Suspended: Airspace Closure Amid Iran-US-Israel Tensions Disrupts Middle East Travel The aviation sector in the Gulf has been thrown into turmoil after flights at Bahrain International Airport were temporarily suspended following the closure of national airspace, a precautionary move linked to escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions affecting air travel across the Middle East. Authorities…

LONDON: Families of failed asylum-seekers will be offered up to £40,000 (approximately Rs 49 lakh) to leave the UK under a trial scheme announced by home secretary Shabana Mahmood, who is of PoK origin.Mahmood, who unveiled the scheme during her address at an event organised by a think-tank, said failed asylum-seekers would be offered £10,000…

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s police security detail was attacked Thursday evening near the edge of the city’s drug-plagued Tenderloin District, leaving one officer bleeding from the back of his head after a chaotic street confrontation.The mayor was not hurt in the incident, which unfolded just before 6 pm near Cedar Street, according to New…

Indian-American entrepreneur Ankur Jain has emerged as one of the biggest wealth gainers in New York, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026. The report shows that 36-year-old Jain’s net worth surged by 217 per cent in the past year, driven largely by the growth of his housing startup that focuses on tackling high…

Canada has launched a programme to transition skilled temporary foreign workers to permanent residence, immigration minister Lena Metlege Diab confirmed, amid concerns that rising numbers of migrants are running out of legal status.The programme aims to grant permanent status to 33,000 workers in in-demand sectors over two years. It was first announced in November, but…

The White House posted a trailer-style montage mixing Iran strike footage with Hollywood, anime, and video-game clips/ Screengrab X The White House has released an unusual propaganda-style montage celebrating the recent US–Israeli strikes on Iran, stitching together real drone footage from the operation with scenes and dialogue from Hollywood films, television shows, anime and video…

An Indian‑origin businessman in Canada criticised former prime minister Justin Trudeau for his immigration policies. He said the surge in new arrivals brought “the worst criminals” to the country and harmed immigrants like himself.In a post on X, Vijay Sapps said he arrived in Canada as a student nearly 26 years ago and worked cleaning…

America’s former DHS chief Kristi Noem was embroiled in numerous controversies, ranging from a blanket to ICE to a $220 million advertisement. According to the New York Post, President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she refused to answer a question at a House hearing on Wednesday about whether she had “sexual relations”…

MrBeast explained that viral success on social media depends on originality. He compared common content to seeing a normal cow on the road, something people ignore. But a “purple cow” stands out and grabs attention. According to him, creators should focus on unique ideas viewers have never seen before to capture interest and reach millions…

A social media post by Indian-American politician Jenifer Rajkumar stirred a row after she described herself as the first Hindu-American elected to New York State office, with some users questioning her claim and even her name.Rajkumar is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly who wrote on X: “As the first Hindu-American elected…

A popular Indian-origin influencer based in Canada has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in LaSalle, Ontario. According to police, emergency services found Nancy Grewal with multiple stab wounds inside her house. She was rushed to hospital by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services but later succumbed to her injuries. Who is Nancy Grewal?…

UAE warns against filming or sharing footage of missile debris sites. The UAE’s Attorney-General has warned the public against photographing or sharing images and videos from locations where projectiles or shrapnel have fallen, cautioning that circulating such material or misleading information could spread panic and distort the reality of the situation in the country. UAE…

President Donald Trump made the remarks at an event to honour the 2025 MLS champions Inter Miami. (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the United States could turn its attention to Cuba after the war against Iran.Speaking at a reception at the White House, Trump said his administration wanted to “fix”…

A group of 43 Ugandan students have spoken of their trauma after fleeing the US and Israeli bombing campaign in Iran and returning to Uganda on Thursday.“I am lost for words,” said Sharon Twiine, 29, who had been studying international relations at Ahlul Bayt International University in Tehran when the war broke out. The Ugandan…

Pakistan is set to take a series of major measures to keep fuel supplies stable as trade slows following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The federal cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) will review proposals including weekly petroleum price revisions, compensating oil companies for higher insurance and import costs, and fuel conservation measures such as…