File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu with US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly criticised the US administration over the composition of a newly announced Gaza governing body, marking a rare open disagreement with President Donald Trump’s White House.In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu…
In the 12 days since the US seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, interim President Delcy Rodriguez worked to consolidate her power by installing loyalists in key positions to protect herself from internal threats, and one of them is interior minister Diosdado Cabello. A new Reuters report revealed a lot about Diosdado Cabello and his connection…
After years of diplomatic deep-freeze, Canada has finally taken its parka off in Beijing — and Mark Carney arrived not just with a handshake, but with talk of a “new world order.”On his first visit to China as prime minister, and the first such trip by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade, Carney walked…
As the prospect of getting an H-1B visa sponsorship turns bleak with the visa fee of $100,000, the demand for an Einstein visa, which is meant for extraordinary individuals and which does not need a job offer in the US, has peaked. A CBS News investigation revealed that there are brokers who can make an…
From budget airlines to billionaire banter, a spat over in-flight Wi-Fi quickly turned into a meme-fuelled showdown between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary — complete with takeover jokes, name-calling and a cameo by Musk’s AI chatbot.What began as a disagreement over onboard internet snow balled into a public exchange after Ryanair took a…
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 for…
Internet Can’t Stop Laughing: Venezuelan Laureate María Corina Machado Gave US President Donald Trump Her Nobel Prize And He Forgot Her Name the Next Day Familiarity breeds contempt but only Trump generates content. In the never-ending circus of modern political theatre, the US President once again delivered a moment tailor-made for social media. A viral…
An Indian-origin businessman, Rahul Shah, from Chicago, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in schemes to defraud banks and obtain pandemic relief funds, federal prosecutors said.Rahul Shah, 56, of Evanston, was also sentenced to two years of supervised release and ordered to pay $23,226,005 in restitution, according to the US Department…
Indian-origin Vikrant Thakur, who was charged with the murder of his wife, Supriya Thakur, confessed that he killed her in Australia’s Adelaide Magistrates Court. Supriya, 36, was found dead at a residence in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, Australia, on December 21 after authorities responded to reports of a domestic assault.Vikrant was reportedly apprehended at…
Saudi Arabia: Self-employed expats could face 50,000 riyal fine, Jail, and deportation/Representative Image Expats in Saudi Arabia who work on a self-employed basis may face serious consequences if they fail to comply with the Kingdom’s residency, labour, and border regulations. Authorities have emphasized that following the rules is mandatory and violations will not be overlooked.Expats…
Denmark is testing a different kind of streetlight, one that changes colour rather than brightness. In a suburb near Copenhagen, familiar white lamps are being replaced with red lighting along selected roads. The shift is small in scale but deliberate in intent. Officials say it is designed to reduce harm to wildlife while keeping streets…
From Desert Capital to Cruise King: How This City Claimed the World’s Top Cruise Title The World Cruise Awards, one of the most respected accolades in global cruise tourism, has officially crowned Abu Dhabi with the prestigious title of World’s Best Cruise Destination for 2025 and the win for the Emirate’s city is in addition…
Riyadh Just Killed Red Tape: New Digital System Promises Faster Urban Approvals Than Ever In a major leap towards smart governance and efficient city development, Riyadh Municipality has rolled out a unified digital system designed to drastically accelerate urban planning approvals across Saudi Arabia’s capital. Announced this week, the platform aims to simplify complex bureaucratic…
Air India and Saudia’s Smart Move Is Redefining Cross-Border Flying: Why This Codeshare Is Being Called a Game-Changer for India–Gulf Travel Good news for travellers in India and Saudi Arabia! Air India, India’s flag carrier and Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, have officially signed a codeshare agreement that will take effect from February…
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 say…
Donald Trump with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (AP image) US President Donald Trump on Friday offered to mediate the long-running dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the sharing of Nile River waters. He stated that Washington is ready to restart talks to find a lasting and fair solution.In a letter written to Egyptian President…
DHAKA: The house of a Hindu schoolteacher was set ablaze by a mob in Bangladesh’s Sylhet district, as violence against minorities continues ahead of the Feb 12 parliamentary elections in the country. Birendra Kumar Dey and his family members, residents of Bahor village, had a narrow escape. Nobody was injured in the incident on Wednesday…
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the appointment of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former British prime minister Tony Blair as founding members of a new Gaza “board of peace.” Trump also named his special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and World Bank President Ajay Banga to the seven-member “founding executive board,”…
Kai Cenat, one of the best known Twitch streamers and YouTubers, has finally ventured into the world of fashion with his newly founded clothes brand, Vivet. The news about his foray into fashion spread through a cinematic 23-minute YouTube video titled *I Quit* posted on January 13th, 2026. Through this video, Kai has revealed his…
US President Donald Trump was handed the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.After the rare move, a statement was released by the Norwegian Nobel Committee clarifying that the prize itself cannot be transferred.On Thursday, Machado visited the White House and presented the medal in a golden frame. In return,…
