Democratic candidate Amy Acton attacked Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy, accusing him of being out of touch with the people he wants to govern in Ohio. Speaking to voters, Acton said she rejects Ramaswamy’s past comments about Americans and Ohioans being “lazy” and “mediocre,” and said he does not see the real challenges facing families in…
During the run-up to the 2024 US Election, comedian Stephen Colbert had joked that since Kamala Harris was shopping for a male white running mate, she might as well pick Glenn Powell, arguing that the tagline could have been: Yes, we Glen. It certainly couldn’t have been worse than Tim Walz. For a while Glen…
BEIJING: Beijing on Sunday urged its students to reconsider studying in Japan, citing what it described as an unstable security environment in the country, official Chinese media reported.This followed remarks by Japanese new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recent remarks in parliament on Taiwan, which drew strong criticism by China as “reckless rhetoric”. Japan To Attack…
PARIS: France’s government on Sunday announced the release of a French-Chilean national who had been held for four months in Venezuela. The French foreign minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, posted on X that Camilo Castro was being flown back to France. He credited French diplomacy for having obtained Castro’s release from prison. Venezuela Gets Huge Russian Shield…
Oman Air bans hoverboards, mini-scooters, and non-removable smart bag batteries; power banks stay hand-carried/Image: Oman Air New safety rules take off: Travelers must now navigate updated regulations for lithium batteries, power banks, smart bags, and e-cigarettes. Oman Air has rolled out revised safety guidelines for passengers carrying these items, underscoring the airline’s commitment to passenger…
Ukraine is in turmoil after a $100 million corruption scandal inside the state nuclear energy sector forced top officials to step down and put fresh pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wartime leadership. The case, uncovered through fifteen months of wiretaps and financial tracking, reveals a kickback network inside Energoatom, Ukraine’s nuclear power giant, and draws…
Muscat International Airport now offers emergency passport renewal for citizens with less than six months’ validity/Representative Image Travel emergencies can arise unexpectedly—whether it’s a student rushing to join studies abroad, a patient seeking urgent medical treatment overseas, or a professional required to travel for work. Recognizing this, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has introduced an…
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s daughter is worried about her mother’s safety as the MAGA congresswoman locks horns with President Donald Trump over both the Jeffrey Epstein files and his recent stance on H1-B, foreign skilled workers. Lauren Greene reposted her mother’s warnings, which are being fuelled by the “most powerful man in the world”, on X…
The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) has become a major point of interest for astronomers following a series of rapid changes observed in recent weeks. First detected in May 2025, the comet moved steadily towards its perihelion in early October, then began displaying fluctuations in brightness and visible shape that hinted at…
The Muharraq Nights Festival showcases art, music, crafts, heritage tours, and family activities along the Pearling Path/Image: BNA This December, Muharraq will once again use its historic streets as a stage, bringing art, music, heritage and family-centred activities together for a festival that stretches the length of the Pearling Path. The fourth edition of Muharraq…
Qatar’s first autonomous eVTOL air taxi takes flight, showcasing the future of smart, sustainable urban mobility/Image: X QNA Qatar has taken a decisive step toward the future of urban mobility with the successful trial of its first fully autonomous eVTOL air taxi. The Ministry of Transport (MoT), under the leadership of HE Sheikh Mohammed bin…
Oman Airports, in partnership with Huawei, becomes world’s first airport to deploy fast, secure Wi-Fi 7/Representative Image Oman Airports has set a global benchmark by introducing Wi-Fi 7 connectivity across its airports, promising faster, more secure, and reliable internet for passengers. In partnership with Huawei, this technological leap underscores the airport’s commitment to innovation, operational…
Dubai gears up as flying taxis get real / AI-Generated Image The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has named four priority vertiport locations where residents and visitors will first be able to board aerial taxis: Dubai International Airport (DXB), Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. These sites were chosen to connect major transport hubs,…
Iran on Sunday reacted after reports alleging that the country was continuing to enrich its uranium after US conducted strikes on its nuclear enrichment sites in June in during its conflict with Israel. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi rejected such reports and declared that was “no undeclared nuclear enrichment,” citing attacks on the sites as…
The Ministry of Education launched a Sahel app survey, inviting teachers, parents, and supervisors’ feedback/Image: KUNA Education shapes the future, and in Kuwait, the journey to modernize learning is gaining momentum. The Ministry of Education has launched a detailed survey through the government’s “Sahel” app, inviting teachers, supervisors, school principals, and parents to share feedback…
Image: X@/nastizor, welcome-israel.com An Israeli woman was reportedly told she could not list “Israel” as her place of birth while applying for a new Canadian passport, citing “political conflict.” The woman, identified as Anastasia, shared the experience in a social media post.“A Canadian Passport employee told me they can not write Israel as my birth…
Sharjah’s Khalid Bin Sultan City sold 400 Phase 1 homes within a 1,500-home masterplan/Image: WAM Khalid Bin Sultan City, Sharjah’s flagship sustainable community by BEEAH, has launched to record-breaking demand, with one residential node completely sold out during its debut at BEEAH Headquarters. The unprecedented response underscores Sharjah’s rising status as a hub for innovative,…
Accident sparks heavy delays on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road / Image Credit: AI-generated Dubai motorists faced a morning of major gridlock on Sunday as a severe accident on Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) near the Commercial Center Tunnel collided with extensive road closures scheduled for the T100 Triathlon World Championship. The double dose of disruption not…
Members of the religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) are reflected on a puddle of water as they participate in a three-day anti-corruption rally at Manila’s Rizal Park, Philippines, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Cristino) Members of the religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) hold a placard as they participate…
An Inuit kayak, war clubs and masks were among the items handed over to Canadian bishops, who vowed to transfer them to Indigenous groups. But some have criticized the “church-to-church” restitution process.The Vatican returned 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canada on Saturday.The items included an Inuit kayak, wampum belts, war clubs and masks, many of which…
