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An Indian student looking for a private apartment in Plano, Texas, is under scrutiny after talks about subleasing her apartment went viral online. MAGA activist Carlos Turcios posted on X that “Indian is being accused by the Texas Investigation Unit of attempting to sublease her apartment for $1000 a month illegally. H1-B Visa Aliens and…
China’s ongoing military corruption purges have created serious deficiencies in the command structure of its armed forces and are likely to have affected the readiness of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a leading defence research centre. The purges, led by the Chinese president Xi Jinping, which have spanned the supreme central military commission,…
An associate professor at Hunter College has been placed on leave after allegedly making racist remarks about Black students during a virtual public school meeting, sparking widespread outrage and an official investigation.The incident took place on February 10 during a Community Education Council (CEC) District 3 meeting, where parents, students and officials were discussing concerns…
Dubai will launch Uber-bookable electric air taxis carrying four passengers later this year/Representative Image Dubai residents could soon find air taxis listed alongside cars on the Uber app, as the city prepares to roll out all-electric aerial rides later this year. The move would allow passengers to book a flight as easily as ordering a…
RTA considers tariff hike as Dubai parking fees face 2026 increase / Image: file Dubai motorists could soon face higher public parking charges after Parkin, the emirate’s largest paid parking operator, formally requested a revision of its tariff structure. The proposal has been submitted to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and will require further…
For more than five decades, the Indian Social Club has been the cultural backbone of the Indian diaspora in Oman. Now, the institution that once helped build its own home in Darsait is asking the community to help it build again, this time in Al Amerat.Facing directives to vacate its long-shared premises with Indian School…
Discover Eid Al Fitr 2026 dates across the Gulf — Oman’s likely 5-day break / Image: file As Ramadan 2026 progresses across the Gulf, attention is now turning to the expected dates for Eid Al Fitr. In Oman, early astronomical calculations indicate a strong likelihood that residents could enjoy a five-day public holiday in March….
Kuwait pardoned 539 inmates under Amiri Decree No. 21 of 2026/Representative Image In a move aimed at giving hundreds a second chance, Kuwait has pardoned 539 individuals following directives from His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The decision was issued under Amiri Decree No. (21) of 2026 and allows some inmates to…
Kuwait now requires residents and tourists to declare cash exceeding KD 3,000 digitally through Sahel / Image: File Travelers heading to or from Kuwait now have one less thing to worry about at the airport. The General Administration of Customs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication, has officially integrated a “Currency Declaration” service into…
NASA confirmed Mike Fincke of SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission needed a medical evacuation from the International Space Station. NASA described the situation as non-emergency, yet important enough to end the mission about a month early. The key issue was access to advanced medical imaging not available in orbit. The result was the first dedicated medical evacuation…
