Dubai’s GDRFA wins global AI award for smarter services / Image: AI World Series Awards If you’ve ever wished government services were as fast and smooth as your favourite app, Dubai just turned that wish into reality. In a proud moment for the UAE, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has been…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Kerem Yücel//Minnesota Public Radio via AP) Donald Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown looks like a reboot of his first — louder, harder, and wrapped in the language of “law and order.” The latest shake-up at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that the US military carried out another strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. According to Hegseth, the boat was carrying drugs, and all four people on board were killed. The action is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against drug cartels operating in…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif Wednesday threatened to “obliterate” the Afghan Taliban and push them back to the caves in case of any future terror attack in his country, as relations between the two neighbouring nations hit rock bottom after peace talks failed. Asif issued the warning on social media soon after the four-day…
Dubai’s Halloween scene has blossomed into a high-fashion spectacle where fantasy and luxury merge under desert skies. From rooftop catwalks and masquerade dinners to influencer-hosted beach parties, the emirate’s Halloween nights are now curated experiences driven by style, brand activations and social-media moments. These lavish events reflect Dubai’s rising status as a global influencer hub…
Emirates’ pilots now rely on live weather intelligence and AI-powered forecasts, helping them make quicker, smarter decisions mid-flight/ Image: Emirates Ever since the rise of modern jetliners, turbulence has been the great leveller of air travel, a sudden reminder that no matter how advanced aviation gets, the skies still have a mind of their own….
A coalition of Indian American and Hindu diaspora organisations across the United States has strongly condemned New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for what it described as “Hinduphobic actions and statements.” In an open letter dated October 10, 2025, the groups accused Mamdani of promoting “bigotry and bias” against Hindus, citing multiple incidents spanning…
During a recent episode of Flagrant, the hit comedy podcast hosted by Andrew Schulz, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani shared a personal story about his family’s exile and return to Uganda — only for the conversation to take a sharply comedic turn. As Mamdani described how his family fled Idi Amin’s regime in…
Kerala nurses Abhijith Jees (left) and Ajeesh Nelson (right) saved a passenger’s life mid-air during their first-ever flight to the UAE. (Photo: Response Plus Medical) A life saved at 35,000 feet What began as a hopeful journey turned into a life-saving moment for two young nurses from Kerala. Abhijith Jees, 26, from Wayanad, and Ajeesh…
Qatar extends Hajj 2026 registration with new health requirements, QR10,000 deposit, and a 4,400 quota/Representative Image Each year, millions of Muslims embark on the sacred Hajj pilgrimage, a six-day spiritual journey in Mecca held annually in Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. As preparations intensify for the 1447 AH (2026) Hajj season,…
It was meant to be just another shipment, a truck rumbling down Interstate 59 with lab monkeys headed to a future full of medical tests, needles and white coats. But fate had other ideas. A sudden crash flipped the truck on its side, doors flew open, and the once-caged primates suddenly found themselves staring at…
Mahmoud Shakshak, right, holds the bodies of his 5-year-old son, Fadi, and his 8-year-old daughter, Sara, who were killed in an Israeli army strike, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun) After a night of devastating airstrikes that killed at least 104 Palestinians, including 46 children and 20…
Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West trends after copying Twitch streamers Kai Cenat and Tota MC in viral Halloween video (Image via Dexerto) North West has shocked millions online after dressing up as Twitch streamer Kai Cenat for Halloween. The 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian posted new videos on Tuesday where she fully recreated the streamer’s…
Satellite image shows part of the Daraja Oula neighborhood of el-Fasher (Image credits: AP) Around 260,000 civilians are trapped in El Fasher, half of them children. For months, the city has been besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and cut off from the outside world. For a long time now, food has not…
For centuries, dragons have embodied prosperity, power, and mystery in Asian culture. Today, that legend lives on in the Asian arowana, famously known as the dragon fish and hailed as the world’s most expensive aquarium fish. Native to the rivers and swamps of Southeast Asia, this ancient predator moves with elegant precision, its metallic scales…
The most advanced innovation revealed X-BAT, an AI-piloted, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet built for expeditionary and maritime operations. This next-generation aircraft has been designed to operate effectively in highly contested environments where communications are denied, degraded, or limited.Unveiled at an event in Washington, D.C., before top military officials, defence experts, and industry…
A mysterious white airship floating silently over San Francisco has captivated global audiences, with viral videos and widespread speculation about its origin and purpose. Identified as Pathfinder 1, the massive craft is a groundbreaking creation by Lighter Than Air (LTA) Research, a company backed by Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Far from being a publicity stunt,…
Oman dismisses viral claims on 30-year retirement rule / AI-generated illustration As social media posts sparked confusion over a supposed “30-year service rule,” Oman’s Ministry of Labour, on October 27, 2025, has issued an official clarification, reaffirming that the country’s labour policy remains unchanged and that retirement decisions continue under existing regulations. Oman’s Ministry ends…
Melissa stands out as one of the most powerful in a series of massive Atlantic storms, scientists say Scientists say Hurricane Melissa defied expectations, powering up despite at least three atmospheric factors that typically weaken major storms. They noted with some astonishment that while many modern hurricanes undergo rapid intensification, which is often an increase…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is “not allowed” to contest for a third presidential term, even though he currently has what he calls his strongest polling numbers.“I have my highest poll numbers that I’ve ever had, and you know, based on what I read, I guess I’m not allowed to run,…
