Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured early Saturday morning by elite US special forces, according to US officials.A US official said Maduro was taken into custody by members of Delta Force, the US military’s top special mission unit, according to CBS News. This comes as President Donald Trump confirmed that US carried out “large scale…
Four people were killed in the remote mountains of Arizona on Friday after a private helicopter crashed, authorities said. The incident occurred near Telegraph Canyon, about 64 miles (103 kilometres) east of Phoenix, at around 11 am local time.According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, all four people on board were killed, including the pilot…
Dubai Police seized a supercar and fined its driver AED10,000 for viral reckless stunt video/Image: Dubai Police A supercar driver who thrilled social media with dangerous stunts across Dubai has faced swift action from authorities. The vehicle was seized, and the driver fined AED10,000 after video showing high-speed maneuvers, loud modifications, and public disturbance went…
Venezuela’s government on Saturday accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported over the capital, Caracas, around 2 am local time.Following the strikes, President Nicolás Maduro declared a nationwide state of emergency, ordered national defence plans to be implemented and…
From January 9, UAE schools will end classes early on Fridays to align with 12.45pm prayer/Representative Image From January 9, schools across the UAE will shorten Fridays, allowing students from kindergarten to grade 12 to leave earlier. The change aligns with the updated 12.45pm Friday prayer time and gives families more time for religious observance,…
At least seven loud explosions were heard across Venezuela’s capital, Caracas (early Saturday), with air sirens and low-flying aircraft adding to the alarm. Several neighborhoods reported panic on the streets and power outages following the blasts.According to AFP, the blasts were heard around 2.00 am local time (0600 GMT). The first explosion was recorded shortly…
NCM issues safety alert for reduced visibility early sunday / Image: File If you are planning an early start this Saturday, January 3, 2026, you might want to double-check your windows first. This atmospheric “whiteout” isn’t just a scenic morning view; it is a serious safety concern. The NCM warns that the combination of high…
Saudi Arabia bans Sharia-violating names in public facilities nationwide/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has unveiled a detailed framework governing how public facilities across the Kingdom are named. The regulations, recently approved by the Saudi Cabinet and published in the Umm Al-Qura Gazette, aim to unify naming practices, strengthen administrative oversight, and ensure compliance with Islamic principles….
NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani interacted with commuters during his subway ride (AP image) Less than 24 hours after taking the oath, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani began his first full day in office with a routine familiar to millions of New Yorkers, a morning subway commute from his Queens apartment.Battling against the cold, the…
In a shocking turn of events, Somali TikToker Fardowsa Muhumed is under fire after a clip surfaced where she purportedly insinuated that Elon Musk was ‘about to die.’ The backlash has been swift, with threats pouring in as she insists her remarks were misconstrued and aimed at body positivity. A Somali TikToker has spoken out…
Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has formally written to the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemning the “reckless and inflammatory threats” made by US President Donald Trump. Tehran also warned that the United States would bear full responsibility for any consequences or escalation that might arise…
Air strikes killed seven separatist fighters in Yemen Friday, according to an official with the group, as a Saudi-led coalition hit back against a sweeping advance by the UAE-backed Southern Transition Council, threatening a major confrontation. The deaths are the first from coalition fire since the secessionist STC seized swathes of Hadramawt and Mahra provinces…
Vancouver International Airport saw a major disruption on December 23, 2025 when an Air India pilot was arrested after being found under the influence of alcohol while preparing for a flight to Delhi. Transport Canada has warned the airline that failure to comply with regulations could result in suspension or cancellation of its flight authorisations,…
Kim Ju Ae made her first known visit to a sacred family mausoleum on New Year’s day, sparking speculation that she could be named an official at the upcoming ruling Workers’ Party congress. The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made her first known visit to a sacred family mausoleum, a step…
FILE – The headquarters of Athens University stands after a rainfall in Athens, on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris, File) More than 300,000 inactive university students have been removed from the rolls in Greece, cutting the country’s official student population by nearly half, officials said. The move marks the end of a decades-long…
Donald Trump (File photo) DUBAI: US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if security forces fire on them, days into unrest that has left several dead and posed the biggest internal threat to Iranian authorities in years. If Iran “violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their…
Harman Singh Kapoor shared CCTV footage of his property on social media where goons were attacking his cars A UK-based Sikh activist who has previously spoken out against Khalistani extremism has claimed his London home was attacked multiple times within an hour while police failed to respond.Harman Singh Kapoor posted a series of urgent messages…
A viral post on X has stirred a row among Ohio residents, claiming that a hefty $1.677 million Small Business Administration (SBA) loan went to Indian hotel owners. This raised questions over how American taxpayer dollars are spent amid rising property taxes in the state.The user wrote: “Here’s where your Ohio tax dollars are going….
Florida Republican Congressman Randy Fine has called for a complete pause on all immigration to the United States, claiming that some foreigners are exploiting the visa system through ‘scamming.‘Speaking on a Newsmax interview, Fine said people are coming on tourist visas, claiming refugee status, and then returning to the countries they supposedly fled for ‘vacations.’“Well,…
Zohran Mamdani’s historic swearing-in as New York City’s new mayor was meant to be the headline moment. But online, the conversation quickly drifted, not to policy, not to politics, but to footwear.While Mamdani took the oath at a midnight ceremony, social media zeroed in on what his wife, artist Rama Duwaji, was wearing that night….
