Trump son-in-law Kushner abandons plans for Belgrade hotel: Serbian president
AFP | Belgrade
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President Aleksandar Vucic confirmed yesterday that a planned hotel development of the former Yugoslav army headquarters would not go ahead, after the in...
China to impose anti-dumping duties on EU for five years
AFP | Beijing
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China will impose anti-dumping duties on European Union pork imports for five years, but at lower rates than temporary levies in place since September, Be...
UN warns 17 million risk food insecurity in Afghanistan
AFP | Geneva
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The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan this winter is on the rise, and now stands at more than 17 million, the United Natio...
Trump says will file lawsuit against BBC
AFP | Washington
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US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would be imminently filing a lawsuit against the BBC over editing of his 2021 speech to supporters before t...
Is Canada Falling Short on Its Climate Commitments?
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who succeeded Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in March 2025, has officially acknowledged that Canada will fail to meet its 2030 and 2035 greenhouse gas emission targets under current policies. Since taking office, Carney’s minority government...
13 Minutes in Gaza: Lana Komsany’s Harrowing Short Film
In her 13-minute short film Al-Mashhad (“The Scene”), Saudi director and acting coach Lana Komsany attempts to bridge the gap between news headlines and the visceral human experience of the genocide in Gaza. The film follows a single family ov...
US Imposes Blockade on Venezuelan Oil Tankers Amid Escalating Tensions
Washington D.C.:US President Donald Trump has ordered a ‘total and complete blockade’ of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, targeting the country's main source of income. This move is part of Washington's latest effort to increase pressure on N...
US Implements Full Entry Ban on Syria and Palestine; Restriction List Expands to 39 Nations
In a significant expansion of the administration's immigration policy, President Donald Trump has added seven additional jurisdictions to a full travel ban list, effective January 1, 2026. The new restrictions target citizens of Syria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and South Sudan, a...
UAE Banks Phasing Out SMS, Email OTPs
Dubai: Starting March 31, 2026, UAE banks will stop using OTPs sent via SMS or email for logins, transfers, and approvals. This change, mandated by the Central Bank of the UAE, moves banking to secure, app-based authentication.
Why the Change?Traditional OTPs are no...
UAE Braces for Reduced Visibility following Yellow Dust Alert
Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a yellow dust alert for Wednesday morning, covering key areas of the UAE. The alert warns of blowing dust and significantly reduced visibility, which may drop to less than 500 meters. This advisory is in effect until 4:30 pm.
UAE ...
India’s PM Narendra Modi Receives Ethiopia's Great Honour Nishan, First Global Leader to be Conferred
Addis Ababa: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Ethiopia's highest civilian award ‘The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’ by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali during his two-day visit to the country.
The award was conferred in recognition of his excepti...
Earthquake Shakes Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province
Manama: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern province of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported.
The quake occurred at 2:11am UAE time, with a depth of 50 kilometers, according to the NCM.
The tremor was not felt in the UAE and had no...
Canada Overhauls Citizenship Law, Removes First-Generation Limit
Ottawa: Canada has introduced significant reforms to its citizenship law, reshaping how citizenship by descent applies to families living abroad. Bill C-3, which came into effect on December 15, 2025, aims to modernise citizenship by descent, address constitutional concerns, and reflect the reali...
Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Edited January 6 Speech
Washington: US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC, seeking $10 billion in damages for defamation and unfair trade practices. The lawsuit alleges that the BBC intentionally misrepresented Trump's January 6, 2021, speech by splicing together separate parts to create a false ...
New US presidential planes delayed again until 2028
AFP | New York, United States
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he delivery of a new Boeing jet to be used by the US president, famously known as Air Force One, has been delayed once again by at least ...
India’s PM Modi in Jordan to Script New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Amman: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan on Monday, marking a significant visit to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. The visit, which coincides with 75 years of diplomatic relations, aims to explore new avenues of cooperation in economic, investment and techno...
Son arrested after Rob Reiner and wife found dead: US media
AFP | Los Angeles
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Police took Rob Reiner’s son into custody after the Hollywood director of hits including “When Harry Met Sally” and his wife were fo...
Flash floods kill 37 in Moroccan coastal town
AFP | Rabat
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The death toll from flash floods that hit the Moroccan coastal town of Safi over the weekend rose to 37, local authorities said yesterday.
"Fourteen...
UAE Opens King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi on Bahrain National Day
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain have marked their strong bilateral relationship with the opening of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi. The park's inauguration coincides with Bahrain's 54th National Day, highlighting the deep friendship and cooperation between t...
UAE Launches First Licensed Online Gaming & Sports Betting Platform
Dubai: The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has approved its first internet gaming and sports betting site, Play971, operated by Abu Dhabi-based Coin Technology Projects LLC. The platform offers casino games, eSports, fantasy games, and legal sports betting on fo...
Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit UAE, NCM Issues Alerts
Dubai: The UAE is experiencing a significant period of unstable weather, with heavy rainfall and a sharp decrease in temperatures sweeping across the country. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has reported that the low-pressure system is expected to continue impacting the region until Frid...