50:50 vision meets 2035 goals: First UAE–Kuwait Women’s Forum Opens in Abu Dhabi | World News

The UAE–Kuwait Women’s Forum opened in Abu Dhabi, aligning the 50:50 Vision with Kuwait 2035/Representative Image The first UAE–Kuwaiti Women’s Forum opened in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation with a strong focus on women’s empowerment, sustainable development and future leadership. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint … Read more

‘AI will take 80% of these jobs’: UAE billionaire warns India about threat to traditional outsourcing

AI Revolution: Dubai Magnate Warns of Job Market Disruption, India’s Outsourcing Sector Vulnerable At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Dubai business magnate Hussain Sajwani sounded a stark warning about the future of global employment: artificial intelligence is not just a productivity tool, it is a job-market revolution and economies dependent on outsourced … Read more

Panama court voids CK Hutchison port contracts: Why it’s a win for Trump, setback for Xi

(AI-generated image used for representation) In a strategic victory for the “Donroe Doctrine”, the Supreme Court of Panama has cancelled a major Panama Canal ports contract held by a Chinese-linked firm. Driving the news Panama’s Supreme Court has struck down the concession allowing a Hong Kong conglomerate to operate key ports at either end of … Read more

After USS Abraham Lincoln, destroyer Delbert D. Black enters Red Sea amid tensions with Iran

The US Navy has expanded its military presence in the Middle East by deploying another warship, as confirmed by a US official to Reuters on Thursday. This move comes during a significant military buildup in the region amid rising tensions.An official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the USS Delbert D. Black had entered the … Read more

UAE residents outsourcing their brains to AI: Are we losing our minds?

UAE AI Adoption: Chatbots Become Everyday Partners for Residents In the United Arab Emirates, artificial intelligence is no longer a niche technology used only by tech companies. It is becoming an integral part of how people think, shop, work, plan and even solve day-to-day problems. As AI adoption accelerates, many residents are turning to chatbots … Read more

After 14 years, Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights resume

Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday resumed direct air connectivity after a 14-year suspension, marking a move towards improving bilateral ties as Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated its inaugural Dhaka–Karachi flight.The flight, BG341, landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 11.03 pm after departing Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8.15 pm, according to flight tracking data … Read more

‘Very big, powerful ships sailing to Iran’: Donald Trump issues warning to Tehran; what he is demanding

US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (US local time) that he hopes to avoid military action against Iran and has plans to pursue further talks with Tehran on a possible nuclear deal, even as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East.The President spoke to … Read more

BBQ fork, pizza cutter and driver’s licence: Minnesota man allegedly poses as FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione; arrested

A Minnesota man armed with a BBQ fork and a pizza cutter was arrested at a Brooklyn jail on Wednesday after allegedly impersonating an FBI agent in an attempt to bust high-profile inmate Luigi Mangione out of custody.According to a criminal complaint filed in the Eastern District of New York, Mark Anderson was arrested at … Read more

Helicopter crashes into Meramec River at Missouri state park; all passengers escape with ‘minor injuries’

A helicopter with four people crashed into powerlines and ended up in the Meramec River at Meramec State Park in Sullivan, Missouri, around 1 p.m. Thursday, officials said.All four occupants made it out of the river safely and suffered “minor injuries”, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. They were under medical care at … Read more