From December 26, mandatory biometric checking of all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, at border points comes into effect. This means their photographs would be taken by US Customs and Border Protection officials at every entry and exit point across airports, land crossings and seaports. This new rule is applicable to all non-US citizens…
Manojh Lella, a 22-year-old Indian-origin student at the University of Texas, was arrested Monday after police were called to his home by his family members who were frightened after Manojh threatened them. According to local reports, it was being considered as a mental health episode. Fox4news reported that family members told the cops that Lella…
Rachell Valkyrae (via Getty Images) Popular Twitch and YouTube star Rachell “Valkyrae” has reacted to the sudden exit of five well-known streamers from FaZe Clan. Jason “Jasontheween,” Nick “Lacy,” Rani “Stable Ronaldo,” Jerry “Silky,” and Alexander “Adapt” all announced their departure within a short span of time. Fans were left wondering why so many creators…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation programme triggered deep concern at the highest levels of the United States and Russia, with both countries expressing that Islamabad’s nuclear activities made them “nervous”, according to newly declassified documents released by the US National Security Archive.The documents, made public this week following a Freedom of Information lawsuit, include verbatim…
Dubai lights up New Year’s Eve 2026 with 48 fireworks shows across 40 locations/Representative Image Dubai is preparing to welcome 2026 with a spectacle like never before. On 31 December, the city will sparkle with 48 fireworks displays across 40 locations, surpassing last year’s 36 shows. From iconic skyscrapers to waterfronts and sprawling landmarks, the…
Dubai Metro will run non-stop for 43 hours on New Year’s Eve as phased road closures begin across Downtown Dubai from 4pm/ Image: RTA As Dubai prepares for one of the world’s busiest New Year’s Eve celebrations, authorities are rolling out an expansive, tightly coordinated transport and traffic plan designed to handle millions of journeys…
Saudi authorities said a security officer suffered fractures while stopping a man who jumped at the Grand Mosque in Makkah/ Screengrab X A man was injured after jumping from the upper levels of the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Thursday, December 25, prompting an immediate response from security personnel stationed at the holy site, Saudi…
Saudi Arabia unveils ESG-aligned Halal Mark Track, enhancing trust, sustainability, and global halal market growth/Image: SPA The Saudi Halal Centre has introduced a new Halal Mark Track to strengthen the Kingdom’s role in the global halal market. By combining halal certification with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, the initiative aims to build more trust…
Saudi rolls out White Land fees, heavy penalties / Image: Files The landscape of Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is undergoing a seismic shift. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) recently launched a new draft regulation outlining strict violations and heavy fines for the “White Land and Vacant Property Tax” system. Currently out for…
Sharjah granted imams and muezzins government employee status, including promotions, health insurance, allowances, and paid leave benefits/Image: X Sharjah has taken a historic step to formally recognize the contributions of imams and muezzins by granting them the same status and benefits as government employees. The directive, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed…
Twitch streamer EmilyCC recently went viral because a video from one of her Twitch broadcasts was circulated throughout the internet. In the video, Emily could be seen visibly upset, claiming that she was “scammed” by Twitch. Many people assumed the video showed Emily upset about not being featured on Twitch’s front page. However, Emily quickly…
Kick streamer Clavicular’s videos went viral on December 24, 2025, as clips of his livestream revealed him allegedly driving over a person who was lying on the windshield of his Tesla Cybertruck. The videos alarmed many netizens as they appeared on social media platforms such as Reddit and X. But Adin Ross, a close friend…
US President Donald Trump in his Christmas message on Thursday (local time) launched a sharp attack on his critics, calling them “sleazebags” and accusing them of having close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before “dropping him like a dog” and then “blaming Trump.” He also fired shots at Democrats and “fake media coverage”…
Viral video shows Clavicular and N3on attacked with red liquid as past crash livestream resurfaces amid ongoing Kick ban (Image via Getty) Braden “Clavicular” and streamer N3on are once again at the center of online attention after a disturbing video spread fast on social media. The clip shows both streamers being splashed with a red…
Perez Hilton speaks out after Diddy’s appeal attacks Judge Arun Subramanian over prison sentence (Image via Getty) Perez Hilton has spoken out after Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a new appeal asking for his immediate release from prison. The reaction came after Combs’ legal team sharply criticized Arun Subramanian, who sentenced the rapper earlier this year.Combs…
In the weeks following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, fault lines inside the conservative movement have widened, and few voices have amplified that tension more than Candace Owens. The commentator has now turned her attention squarely toward Erika Kirk, challenging how the Turning Point USA figurehead has handled public scrutiny, internal dissent, and mounting conspiracy claims. What…
MrBeast net worth in 2025: YouTube earnings, endorsements, business empire, investments and more (Image via Getty) MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is one of the biggest names on the internet. In 2025, major business outlets say his net worth is around $2.6 billion. His money does not just come from YouTube videos. It…
Tarique Rahman (in white shirt), who returned along with his wife Zubaida and daughter Zaima, will be PM if BNP wins the Feb elections DHAKA: Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s son and BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh to a rousing welcome on Thursday after over 17 years in self-exile in Britain, a…
DHAKA: Days after 25-year-old Dipu Chandra Das was lynched on charges of blasphemy in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh, another young man from the Hindu minority community was beaten to death on charges of extortion in Rajbari’s Pangsha upazila late on Wednesday.Officials said the deceased — Amrit Mandal alias Samrat (29) — was a listed criminal, with several…
Pope Leo XIV arrives at St Peter’s square ahead of the Urbi et Orbi message VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV on Thursday used his first Christmas message as pontiff to call for “peace and consolation for the victims of all current wars in the world” as well as for those suffering from “injustice, political instability,…
