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UAE authorities confirm AI-driven cyber attacks on critical infrastructure were blocked, preventing disruption / AI Image In a weekend that tested the nation’s digital resolve, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) successfully blocked a series of organized and sophisticated cyberattacks. Described by the UAE Cybersecurity Council as having a “terrorist nature,” these assaults directly targeted the … Read more

UAE launches first 7-year Islamic sukuk, attracts AED3.1 billion in bids/Representative Image The UAE has introduced its first-ever seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk, marking the longest maturity issued under the programme so far. The AED550 million tranche attracted nearly six times its value in bids, underscoring strong investor appetite and confidence in the country’s Islamic finance … Read more

An anti-billionaire activist group called ‘Everyone Hates Elon’ has hung a photograph of former Prince Andrew on the day of his arrest in the Louvre museum. (Screenshot) A British activist group staged a provocative stunt inside the Louvre Museum of France, hanging a framed image of ex-Prince Andrew — born Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — following his … Read more

Saudi Arabia launched a 16-language Visit Guide covering visas, rituals, services and departure procedures/Image: SPA The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a comprehensive multilingual guide designed to support worshippers at every step of their Umrah journey, from pre-departure planning to final exit procedures. Available in 16 international languages, the new resource seeks to … Read more

Iran and the United States are set to hold a third round of nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva, Oman’s foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi said, amid rising tensions between the two countries.“Pleased to confirm US-Iran negotiations are now set for Geneva this Thursday, with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing … Read more

The United States is preparing to open its first purpose-built dementia village, a $40 million development designed to feel like a neighbourhood rather than a nursing home. Led by Agrace, the project will be built on its Fitchburg campus near Madison, with construction beginning this year and doors expected to open in September 2027. The … Read more

A worker at a convenience store in Arizona is in legal trouble after buying a lottery ticket worth $12.8 million from the store where he worked. A judge will now decide who should get the prize, as both the store and the worker claim it.A court complaint says the incident started on the evening of … Read more

A senior Conservative MP has called for a possible treason investigation into Prince Andrew after his arrest over alleged links with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, as the UK government signalled it is considering removing him from the royal line of succession.Former security minister Tom Tugendhat urged Parliament to establish a special committee comprising lawmakers, civilians … Read more

Indian-origin entrepreneur Vijay Thirumalai has sparked a fierce buzz online after reacting to the death of 30-year-old Indian national Sasikanth Reddy Donthireddy in the United States.Taking to X, Thirumalai paid tribute to Reddy, who reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest on February 16, 2026. In a post that quickly gained traction, he outlined Reddy’s journey: arriving … Read more