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Long before Silicon Valley discovered the word “Bengaluru” and well before Indian-origin CEOs became a familiar sight on Fortune 500 earnings calls, American newspapers had already been introduced to a particular kind of Indian engineer. He was impossibly smart, socially earnest, slightly baffled by corporate life, and educated at an institution most Americans could not…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The…
Mark Your Calendars: Dubai’s Beloved Ramadan Souq Reopens This January Dubai Municipality has officially announced the much-anticipated return of the Ramadan Souq, a beloved cultural and shopping experience in the heart of Deira’s historic Grand Souq area. The fourth edition of the souq will open on January 17, 2026, at Old Municipality Street Square and…
File photo: UK PM Keir Starmer (Picture credit: AP) LONDON: The British government has watered down plans for mandatory digital identification cards, a contentious idea it had touted as a way to help control immigration. It’s the latest policy U-turn by Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s embattled center-left government, which is under fire from both opposition…
The morning did not arrive quietly in Oujda. For the first time in nearly 25 years, snowfall was observed in the central area of the city, located in the northeastern region of Morocco, on January 7, 2026. Approximately two centimetres of snow settled across the downtown streets, while the adjacent villages experienced significantly more snowfall….
At least 2,500 people have died in protests across Iran, as the Khamenei-led Islamic Republic faces weeks of massive unrest triggered by rising prices and inflation. Meanwhile, some Iranians were able to make phone calls abroad on Tuesday for the first time after the government partially lifted a communication blackout, reported AP.The US-based Human Rights…
Kyrie Irving’s ‘PRESS’ Shirt Becomes a Symbol of Press Freedom at the Mavericks–Jazz Game, Uses NBA Spotlight to Honour Palestinian Journalists In a politically charged moment that transcended sport, Dallas Mavericks and NBA star Kyrie Irving grabbed global attention recently when he was photographed wearing a “PRESS” shirt during a Mavericks home game against Utah…
World’s Safest Airline Announced and Emirates Fans May Be Shocked In an aviation milestone that is turning heads worldwide, a national carrier of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi, has been named the world’s safest full-service airline for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com, beating out more than 320 global competitors and relegating even the region’s…
Kuwait Airways 2026: 5 New Direct International Routes Boost Global Connectivity Kuwait Airways is shaking up global air travel in 2026 with the announcement of five exciting new direct international routes, strengthening its connectivity between the Gulf, Europe and Asia. The carrier, already serving more than 60 destinations worldwide, is expanding its line-up to include…
Kai Cenat ended speculation about his Twitch absence by revealing a secret YouTube channel called Kai’s Mind and launching his fashion brand, Vivet. During time in Italy, he documented personal growth and design work, stressing the project is driven by passion, not branding. The brand’s first release will be a journal sharing his creative process….
