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UAE 2026 investment guide: Step-by-step tips to buy an off-plan property in Dubai, with costs and risks

Buying off-plan property in Dubai offers strategic entry into the market with flexible payment plans and potential price appreciation. Read on as we outline ...

Somalia’s Mohamud slams Israel’s interference, rejects base on Somaliland

Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.

Did Tony Hawk’s wedding take place on Jeffrey Epstein’s island? Skateboarding legend responds

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk has publicly debunked claims linking him to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island. The confusion arose from a third-party FBI tip a...

'Indian Consulate Will Open In Malaysia, Bring Our Nations Closer': PM Modi

The initiative was received with applause and appreciation by members of the Indian community.

China Conducted Nuclear Tests A Week After Galwan Clash In 2020: US

China conducted secret nuclear explosive tests using a method to decrease the effectiveness of seismic monitoring, US Under Secretary of State Thomas G DiNan...

Bangladesh News: বাংলাদেশে হেফাজতে থাকাকালীন রহস্যমৃত্যু হিন্দু নেতা-প্রাক্তন মন্ত্রীর, ‘খুন করা হয়েছে’, বলছেন হাসিনা

নয়াদিল্লি: জেলবন্দি অবস্থায় রহস্যমৃত্যু বাংলাদেশের প্রাক্তন মন্ত্রী, বাংলাদেশের রাজনীতিতে অন্যতম শীর্ষস্থানীয় হিন্দু নেতা রমেশচন্দ্র সেনের। রাজনীতিতে বরাবর ন...

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea

“In an ​attempt to stir ⁠up troubles in the South China Sea, the ​Philippine side ⁠roped in countries outside the region and conducted so-called ‘bilateral ‌...

Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000

Authorities in Portugal are deploying more than 26,500 rescuers as Storm Marta approaches.

Epstein Files: New email shows Ghislaine Maxwell explains controversial photo of Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre

Newly released US justice records reveal a 2015 draft email in which Ghislaine Maxwell set out her account of the disputed photograph linking Prince Andrew a...

China says expiration of U.S.-Russia arms treaty regrettable

“China regrets the expiration of the New START ⁠Treaty, as the treaty is of great significance to maintaining global strategic stability,” Chinese Foreign Mi...

Explained: Why Epstein emails have become a ticking time bomb for Keir Starmer

The immediate spark was Starmer’s decision to publicly apologise to Epstein’s victims for appointing Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United St...

AspenKartier Animal Cruelty Arrest: Brookhaven police win PETA award; puppy rescued in Georgia

Brookhaven Police arrested Twitch streamer Aspen “AspenKartier” Easterling after viral clips allegedly captured her hitting her three month old puppy during ...

Trump, Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses China, others to break from Tehran

The two leaders discussed major summits that both nations will host in the coming year that could present opportunities for them to meet

Daily quiz | On nuclear weapons

Nuclear weapons are world’s most closely guarded objects, yet countries in conflict have not infrequently misplaced weapons-grade material before. A quiz abo...

Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’

His goal is to replace international law with the rule of the bully. And he's getting there.

Why Did Xi Jinping Hold Back-To-Back Calls With Putin, Trump?

Xi's video call with Putin was followed just hours later by a phone call with Trump.

Check-in from anywhere in Dubai? City Terminal Project's airport-free travel plan sounds unreal

Dubai is revolutionising air travel with its City Terminal Project, allowing passengers to check in and drop off luggage at city locations before being trans...

China Trader Who Made $3 Billion On Gold Bets Big Against Silver

Silver is again sliding in Thursday trade and has tumbled more than 16%

Abu Dhabi’s Nutri-Mark initiative explained: What it is, how will it transform food labels and health choices in 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched "Nutri-Mark," a pioneering front-of-pack nutrition labelling system using A-E grades to guide consumers and encourage healthier food p...

Taiwan-U.S. ties are 'rock solid', the island's President says after Trump-Xi call

Mr. Trump said the call with Mr. Xi was “excellent” and “thorough” in a post late on Wednesday (February 4) on Truth Social

Israeli air attacks on Lebanon reach highest level since ceasefire: Report

Israeli warplanes conducted more than 50 raids on Lebanon last month amid major surge in attacks, says refugee NGO.

GCC Unified Visa 2026 explained: Launch date, eligibility, fee, validity of Schengen-style visa for Gulf

Travellers will soon experience easier journeys across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. A unified tourist visa is set to launch in 2026. T...

Russia says will act responsibly despite New START nuclear treaty expiry

Both Beijing and Moscow expressed regret at lapse of last Russia-US nuclear arms control treaty.

Abu Dhabi prince with $20 billion fortune placed car order so big it shut down a Mercedes factory

Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan al Nahyan earned the nickname “Rainbow Sheikh” after commissioning Mercedes-Benz to build seven W126 S-Class saloons, each finished i...

UAE: Abu Dhabi launches ‘World’s Richest Seas’ initiative to increase fish density by 2030

Abu Dhabi has launched a new marine programme, 'Hamdan bin Zayed: The World’s Richest Seas,' aiming for one of the highest fish densities globally by 2030. T...

Telegram's Pavel Durov says proposed Spanish social media restrictions seek to censor critics

Pavel Durov on Wednesday ​joined Elon Musk in publicly criticising plans by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro ‌Sanchez to ban social media access for youth under 16

US Senators unveil bill to prevent scam ads on social media platforms

The bipartisan bill, called the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct Act, ​or the SCAM Act, would require social media platforms to take “reaso...

The weapons the US has in place as it threatens to attack Iran

As negotiations are scheduled, Alex Gatopoulos breaks down how the US is applying pressure from the air, sea and sky

What is Tulsi Gabbard hiding? A whistleblower keeps pushing a secret complaint Congress hasn’t seen

A classified whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard has been held by her agency for eight months, sparking concerns over secrecy rules and oversight. ...

Did Trevor Noah just admit to insider trading on the Grammys stage? The ‘potato’ joke explained

Trevor Noah’s unscripted “potato” joke at the Grammys name-checked Polymarket and caught the attention of crypto bettors, despite no such wager existing. The...

'Running on a platform of shutting down temples': Hindu leader says Republican loss in Texas local election not surprising

China hands life sentence to former Justice Minister over bribery

The sentence comes as President Xi Jinping presses ahead with a sweeping anti-corruption campaign ‍that has ensnared a string of high-ranking officials in re...

Herof 2.0 explained: Balochistan is exploding again - and why it matters for Pakistan and world

Pakistan faces a deepening security crisis in Balochistan as the Baloch Liberation Army escalates its campaign through "Operation Herof. This surge impacts P...

India-UAE travel gets budget-friendly: Air India Express launches mega sale with flight tickets under Dh350

Air India Express has launched a massive sale, slashing one-way fares between the UAE and India to as low as AED 320 for travel throughout 2026. This promoti...

Elon Musk said he rebuffed Jeffrey Epstein. The emails tell a different story...

Between late 2012 and the end of 2013, Musk and Epstein exchanged multiple emails discussing island visits, parties, schedules, and logistics. Some plans fel...

China criticises Grammy Award for Dalai Lama

Russia witnessed ‘four moons’ over St. Petersburg in an unusual sky display, leaving stargazers speechless | Watch

Epstein Files: 3 sacred pieces of Kaaba cloth shipped to US Virgin Islands

Shocking Epstein Files reveal three sacred Kiswa pieces from Makkah's Kaaba were shipped to the convicted sex offender in 2017. Arranged via UAE-linked conta...

Will Saudi Arabia schools stay open in Ramadan 2026? Ministry of Education new rules explained

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education has outlined attendance rules for Ramadan 2026, ensuring schools remain open with adjusted timings to support fasting st...

Oracle Plans To Lay Off 20,000 To 30,000 Employees: Report

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Snapchat Blocks Over 400,000 Accounts Amid Australia's Social Media Ban

The platform said it did not believe an outright ban was the right approach

Explained: Rise Of Women Suicide Bombers In Baloch Militancy In Pakistan

A recent operation saw female fidayeens (suicide bombers) play a key role.

Dubai Metro fines explained: How to avoid Dh100 to Dh2,000 penalties for rule violations

Dubai Metro has enforced strict fines from Dh100 to Dh2,000 for rule breaches. These penalties cover everything from eating and smoking to safety violations....

Trump Reiterates Triumphal Arch Plan, Says US Deserves "Biggest One Of All"

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Politics behind Pakistan’s boycott of India T20 World Cup game, experts say

Ex-players and politicians criticise the politicisation of cricket and urge the ICC to step in and mend ties.

China executes 4 more members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations

They defrauded victims of more than 29 billion yuan ($4.2 billion) and caused the death of six Chinese citizens and injuries to others, the court said

Bangladesh election: What’s at stake for India, China, Pakistan?

The South Asian nation heads to the polls on February 12, almost two years after the 2024 student-led uprising.

Japan deep-sea hunt finds rare earths as it seeks to cut reliance on China

Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.

China carries out further executions of Myanmar scam centre suspects

Executions are part of broader crackdown by Beijing on scam centres across Southeast Asia built on an industrial scale.

A year after Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire, over 64,000 Lebanese displaced

Many say they have received little support from government or Hezbollah, not enough to rebuild lives or homes destroyed.