Donald Trump dislikes being compared to other American presidents. The irritation is almost visceral. Once described as the third-best president after George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, he snapped back that they had not fought “eight, nine wars.” When contrasted with Barack Obama or Joe Biden, the verdict in his mind is even simpler. He is…
Thousands of government workers in Canada received official notices that they may lose their jobs or their jobs may change as the government acts on its budget cuts to save money. According to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, a workers’ union, 1775 1,775 workforce adjustment notices were issued to its members last week. The…
‘2026 Is the New 2016’: Why everyone’s engaging in performative trend-hopping The moment we realised the “2016 is back” thing had slipped out of our hands was not when journalists started writing explainers, or when social media filled up with throwback posts, but when Charlie Puth, now well into his thirties, posted a selfie video…
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made his formal appearance with Katy Perry in Davos, where he was scheduled to speak on the sidelines of the summit. In his speech, as reported by the Toronto Star, Trudeau spoke about the current global upheaval that is challenging political leaders and theur publicsm and what he called…
How Powerful is Mohammed bin Salman? Comparing Saudi Crown Prince’s Influence to Other Gulf Royals In the modern Gulf, a region once viewed as a sleepy backwater of oil princes and ceremonial monarchs has become a powerhouse of economic transformation, shifting alliances, ambitious visions and intense personality-driven leadership. At the center of this transformation stands…
Finland is slowly making a name for itself as an innovator, albeit a low-key one, regarding wireless electricity transmission, which aims to transmit power via the airwaves without having to use cables, sockets, or connectors. Although the concept remains more than a little exotic-sounding, scientists from Finland are slowly but surely pushing the boundaries of…
Ramadan 2026 in Dubai: How Will Salik, Parking, School and Work Hours Change Your Life? As Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the holy month expected to begin around February 18, 2026, residents and visitors in Dubai and across the UAE are preparing for not just spiritual observance but a series of practical changes to daily routines….
Dubai Riders Forget Over 104,000 Items in Taxis in 2025: From Cash to Passports Dubai’s famous taxis are not just fast and reliable, they are also a magnet for forgotten belongings. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), passengers left behind a staggering 104,162 items in taxis across the Emirate during 2025, prompting one…
The UAE MoD denied Yemen allegations, confirming full withdrawal of forces, weapons, and assets from Riyan Airport/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has firmly rejected recent claims made by the Governor of Hadramawt, Salem Al-Khanbashi, regarding supposed discoveries of weapons, explosives, and secret detention facilities at Riyan Airport in Mukalla, Yemen. The UAE Ministry of…
Brooklyn Beckham put out a long Instagram statement that was a rant against his parents — David Beckham and Victoria Beckham — accusing them of ruining the happiest day of his life, the wedding with Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn said Victoria Beckhan hijacked the couple’s first dance in front of 500 guests leaving his new wife…