US F-16 pilot Taylor Hiester expressed shock that the Dubai Air Show continued even after Tejas crash. Captain Taylor Hiester, a pilot of the US F-16 team who was at the Dubai Air Show where a Tejas fighter jet crashed, killing Wing Commander Namansh Syal, expressed his disbelief and shock that the show was not…
Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh302.7 billion (~$83 billion) Dubai budget for 2026–2028, targeting GDP growth/Image: X Dubai is embarking on its most ambitious financial plan yet, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approving a record Dh302.7 billion budget for 2026–2028. Designed to fuel economic growth, enhance infrastructure, and boost social development, the three-year plan projects…
Oman launched OmanSat-1, its first digital Ka-band satellite, enhancing national communications, security, and technological sovereignty/Representative Image Oman is making history with the launch of its first-ever communications satellite, OmanSat-1, a major leap in national digital sovereignty and space capability. Developed in partnership with Airbus Defence and Space, the satellite will expand high-speed, secure communications across…
Britain’s former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been spotted in public for the first time since being stripped of his royal titles and asked to leave the Royal Lodge, marking a rare outing amid ongoing scrutiny over his past associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Birmingham Live reported.The former Duke of York was photographed horse-riding…
Nicolás Maduro (AP image) The United States is preparing to launch a new phase of operations targeting Venezuela in the coming days, four US officials told Reuters, signalling a potential escalation in Washington’s efforts to challenge President Nicolás Maduro’s rule. The move comes as the Trump administration steps up pressure on Caracas, while expanding its…
In this photo released by Christian Association of Nigeria, a man walk past belongings at the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School after gunmen abducted children and staff in Papiri community (Image credits: AP) More than 300 students are confirmed missing after armed men attacked a Catholic school in northern Nigeria on Friday, the…
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has condemned a newly approved NHS clinical trial that will provide puberty blockers to children as young as 10, calling the move “evil” and accusing the health service of reviving what she describes as “dangerous transgender ideology”. Her comments come as the NHS prepares to launch a multi-million-pound study…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced adjustments to certain H.R. 1 immigration-related fees for fiscal year (FY) 2026, reflecting inflation from July 2024 through July 2025. The new fees will take effect on January 1, 2026. Applicants submitting benefit requests postmarked on or after this date must include the updated fee.The fee…
In a remarkable twist, the long-anticipated rendezvous between Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and President Trump unfolded in an atmosphere filled with unexpected warmth, as noted by body language expert Carole Lieberman. She characterized Mamdani’s demeanor as delightfully enthusiastic, reminiscent of a ‘curious puppy’, while Trump exercised a subtle dominance over the conversation. A body language expert…
Abu Dhabi enforces new truck rules from December / Image source: File The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi has rolled out essential restrictions on heavy vehicle movement, fundamentally changing logistics planning in the emirate. This move is a strategic step to curb traffic congestion, enhance public safety, and protect vital road infrastructure. These…