A Redditor on an H-1B visa claimed that her passport was stamped ‘cancelled and withdrawn’ at Abu Dhabi preclearance as she was traveling back to the US in January, along with her husband. Explaining her case, she said that she traveled to India in November to celebrate her daughter’s first birthday and did not face … Read more
Jay Bhattacharya now sits at the apex of American public health. As director of the National Institutes of Health, he already oversees the country’s biomedical research agenda. Now, as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he temporarily controls the nation’s disease surveillance and response machinery as well. The unusual consolidation of … Read more
Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to purchase advanced anti-ship cruise missiles, Reuters reported, citing six people with knowledge of the negotiations, at a time when the United States is deploying significant naval forces near the Iranian coast amid escalating tensions.The proposed deal involves the Chinese-made CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, which have … Read more
For years, her Ramadan posts were polished, curated outfits, styled iftars, carefully lit reflections for millions of followers. This year, Rawan Bin Hussain says it will look nothing like that.After what she calls the most difficult year of her life, the UAE-based influencer is marking her first Ramadan following a six-month jail sentence with a … Read more
A man trying to push a taxi stuck in the snow during a snow storm (Image/AP) A massive winter storm battered the northeastern United States on Monday, bringing airports to a near standstill, disrupting public transportation, forcing school closures and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. The storm, described by meteorologists as the … Read more
UAE approved a three-year academic calendar covering 2026 to 2029 for public and private schools/Image: File Parents, pupils and school leaders across the UAE now have clarity well in advance.. The Ministry of Education has approved the academic calendar for the next three school years, covering 2026–2027, 2027–2028 and 2028–2029, setting fixed start dates, term … Read more
Kuwait Municipality banned balloons and warned against littering ahead of February 25 National Day celebrations/Representative Image As Kuwait prepares to mark its national celebrations on 25 February, authorities have issued a clear message: celebrate with pride, but do so responsibly. Kuwait Municipality has urged residents to ensure that public festivities reflect civic awareness, respect for … Read more
Archaeology in Panama keeps surprising. Deep in the Natá district, researchers have uncovered a tomb that’s been hidden for over a millennium. More than 1,000 years old, it contains human remains, gold jewellery, and intricately decorated pottery. Experts say the finds might rewrite what we know about social structures and rituals in pre-Hispanic Central America. … Read more
Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla launched a blistering attack on US lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna in a post on X, criticising their warnings about artificial intelligence. Khosla wrote: “Bernie Sanders, Ro Khanna warn of AI’s potential negative consequences. Morons like Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders will stop all the good AI can do to … Read more
Rapper Cardi B has threatened legal action against Alex Bruesewitz, an adviser to US President Donald Trump, after he alleged she had ties to a company linked to claims about a bot campaign involving fellow artist and rival Nicki Minaj.The dispute began with a now‑deleted post by Bruesewitz on X. Bruesewitz suggested that journalist Jason … Read more