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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping via videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow (Picture credit: AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised the steady expansion of economic cooperation between Russia and China during a video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing the partnership as strategic and mutually beneficial. The…
Hailstorm Warning Issued for Mecca as Thunderstorms Intensify / Image: file The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent weather alert for the Makkah region, forecasting a significant shift from the typical dry heat to intense winter storms. As of February 4, 2026, meteorologists are tracking a weather system capable of producing moderate…
Saudi Aramco Just Raised $4 Billion And Global Investors Are Rushing In Saudi Arabia’s oil giant, Saudi Aramco, has successfully completed a major $4 billion bond issuance, underscoring strong investor confidence in the company’s financial stability and its strategic capital management approach. The multi-tranche bond sale, a part of Aramco’s Global Medium Term Note Programme,…
India’s 2026 Baggage Rules: Are UAE Travellers Finally Getting a Fair Deal? India has introduced a major overhaul of its customs baggage rules for 2026, bringing changes that will significantly benefit international travellers, especially UAE residents, Indian expats (NRIs) and tourists of Indian origin flying into the country. These changes come into effect from February…
UAE Schools Reveal Ramadan Timetable and Holiday List / Image: file As the holy month of Ramadan approaches (expected to begin on February 19, 2026), the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have structured a calendar that prioritizes both learning and spiritual reflection. This year’s schedule is uniquely balanced;…
Singapore Airlines Sets Up Direct Singapore–Riyadh Flights in A Big Boost for Middle East-Asia Connectivity In a major development for global aviation and international travel, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, beginning in June 2026. The service, scheduled to operate four…
A federal jury in the United States has convicted Varun Arora, an Indian national living in the country without authorization, for sexually assaulting a fellow traveler onboard a domestic flight from Rhode Island to Washington D.C. in August 2024. The case highlighted the distressing nature of the assault, wherein Arora ignored the victim’s pleas to…
Pakistan has been invited to participate in upcoming talks between Iran and the United States aimed at easing tensions between the two countries, slated to take place on Friday in Turkey.“Pakistan has received the invitation for the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States,” Pakistan foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said while responding to…
Elon Musk launched a sharp attack on Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez after Spain proposed banning children under 16 from using social media, a move aimed at curbing harmful and hateful online content and tightening regulation of technology platforms. The proposal is part of a broader package of measures being prepared by Sánchez’s government to…
Conservative influencer and sports journalist Emily Austin has spoken out after her reaction to a political moment at the 2026 Grammy Awards went viral. Austin, 24, was filmed sitting while much of the audience stood and cheered during singer Billie Eilish’s anti‑ICE remarks at the awards in Los Angeles.After the clip of her reaction spread…
