A Bangladeshi-origin software engineer, Alvi Choudhury, was arrested at his Southampton home last month and was detained for 10 hours after a facial recognition software mistakenly identified him as the suspect of a burglary in Milton Keynes, 100 miles away. Choudhury told the Guardian that he was confused when police knocked on his door and…
An associate professor at Hunter College has been placed on leave after allegedly making racist remarks about Black students during a virtual public school meeting, sparking widespread outrage and an official investigation.The incident took place on February 10 during a Community Education Council (CEC) District 3 meeting, where parents, students and officials were discussing concerns…
A pre-State of the Union prayer has raised questions about Tulsi Gabbard’s faith after British journalist Mehdi Hasan questioned the Trump aide on her religion.Hasan wrote on X, “I’m confused. Did Gabbard convert to Christianity? I thought she was a proud Hindu.”The comment came after Gabbard shared a post about taking part in a ‘Christian’…
The death of a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Myanmar, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, in New York has triggered a major row as border patrol agents left him near a coffee shop, did not inform his family and he was found dead. The 56-year-old Alam spoke little English and was nearly blind. He was in…
RTA considers tariff hike as Dubai parking fees face 2026 increase / Image: file Dubai motorists could soon face higher public parking charges after Parkin, the emirate’s largest paid parking operator, formally requested a revision of its tariff structure. The proposal has been submitted to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and will require further…
Discover Eid Al Fitr 2026 dates across the Gulf — Oman’s likely 5-day break / Image: file As Ramadan 2026 progresses across the Gulf, attention is now turning to the expected dates for Eid Al Fitr. In Oman, early astronomical calculations indicate a strong likelihood that residents could enjoy a five-day public holiday in March….
Kuwait pardoned 539 inmates under Amiri Decree No. 21 of 2026/Representative Image In a move aimed at giving hundreds a second chance, Kuwait has pardoned 539 individuals following directives from His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The decision was issued under Amiri Decree No. (21) of 2026 and allows some inmates to…
NASA confirmed Mike Fincke of SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission needed a medical evacuation from the International Space Station. NASA described the situation as non-emergency, yet important enough to end the mission about a month early. The key issue was access to advanced medical imaging not available in orbit. The result was the first dedicated medical evacuation…
The Pakistan Senate on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to create a “hexagon of alliances,” calling it an attempt by Israeli leadership to diminish the unity and integrity of the “Muslim Ummah.”Netanyahu said Israel plans to build a “hexagon” of alliances involving India, Arab nations, African countries and Mediterranean…
The launch of Etihad Rail’s passenger service is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated developments of 2026 for UAE residents. As the country’s national railway network nears completion, it promises to seamlessly connect some of the nation’s busiest and most vital destinations.Expected to transport 36.5 million passengers annually by 2030, Etihad Rail…
Indian American Women at Rising Risk: The Hidden Breast Cancer Crisis in the US A new report is sounding urgent alarms about Indian American women being “unscreened and overlooked” when it comes to breast cancer risk, a problem rooted in cultural norms, data gaps and evolving disease patterns that threaten a growing yet under-recognised health…
Working on Eid 2026? Here’s What Your Boss Legally Owes You As Ramadan 2026 unfolds in full swing and moves closer to Shawwal, millions of residents and workers across the United Arab Emirates are preparing for Eid al Fitr, one of the most important religious and cultural celebrations in the Muslim world. Alongside the joy…
Meet the 4 Indian American $75,000 Winners Crowned 2026 Sloan Research Fellows In a celebration of scientific excellence and innovation, four Indian American researchers have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows, one of the most coveted early-career recognitions in science, mathematics and engineering. The annual Sloan Research Fellowship program, run by the Alfred P. Sloan…
A hacker exploited Anthropic PBC’s AI chatbot to carry out a series of attacks against Mexican govt agencies, resulting in the theft of a huge trove of sensitive tax and voter information, according to cybersecurity researchers. The unknown Claude user wrote Spanish-language prompts for the chatbot to act as an elite hacker, finding vulnerabilities in…
When Nepal votes on March 5, two constituencies along India’s open border – Dadeldhura adjoining Uttarakhand’s Champawat and Ilam bordering West Bengal’s Darjeeling – will be missing the men who defined them for decades. Former PMs Sher Bahadur Deuba and Jhala Nath Khanal have stepped aside in the wake of violent Gen Z protests that…
Passport Panic? What the UK’s New Rules Mean for Dual Nationals in the Gulf From February 25, 2026, the United Kingdom has implemented sweeping changes to its border entry system that are complicating travel for British citizens with dual nationality, including those living in the United Arab Emirates and other parts of the world. The…
UAE Health Product Recall: 4 Items Pulled for Safety Concerns, Unapproved Ingredients In a recent consumer safety alert, the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has ordered the urgent recall of four health-related products from the UAE market due to serious safety concerns and regulatory violations. The recall affects three dietary supplements and one medical product and…
One was a general who had commanded Chinese forces arrayed against Taiwan. Another was an officer who had led the People’s Liberation Army’s training department and been praised for modernizing combat drills. A third had long served as the chief military aide to China’s leader, Xi Jinping.These men are among dozens of once-rising senior military…
An Indian Redditor shared the professional struggles they have to go through in the US unless they are selected in the H-1B visa lottery. The H-1B registration for 2027 opens on March 4 but the Redditor said the company already informed him that he won’t be sponsored, even though it won’t require a $100,000 fee…
Kuwait Citizenship Forgery: How a Family’s Lies Led to Mass Revocations and National Scandal? In a striking development that underscores Kuwait’s intensified scrutiny of nationality claims, authorities have uncovered a complex citizenship forgery scheme involving multiple generations of one family, leading to mass citizenship revocations and criminal charges. The case, which began not with a…
