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At the height of the 1971 India–Pakistan war, as Indian forces moved decisively in East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh became inevitable, US President Richard Nixon privately assured China that Washington would support Beijing if it chose to attack India.The disclosure emerges from seven pages of Richard Nixon’s sworn testimony that remained sealed for…

Sharjah’s Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum: A Game Changer for Environmental Education in the UAE In a significant cultural and educational milestone for the UAE’s central region, his highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum in Al Dhaid City, reinforcing the emirate’s…

Ramadan 2026 Fragrance Trends: Arabic Perfumes for Women, Floral-Oriental and Amber Scents As the holy month of Ramadan gears up to unfold across the Middle East and beyond, women’s fragrance choices are becoming a meaningful expression of personal style, cultural resonance and sensory storytelling. Arabic perfumes, long celebrated for their rich, evocative compositions, are trending…

Elon Musk offered his support to victims of Jeffrey Epstein by offering to cover their legal expenses if they publicly name their abusers. His offer came in response to a discussion about a new PSA featuring Epstein’s victims that aired on Super Bowl Sunday.The tech billionaire made this commitment on X, replying to conservative commentator…

UAE Council announces Zakat Al Fitr, Fidyah and Kaffarah rates for Ramadan 2026 after study/Representative Image As preparations for Ramadan 2026 gather pace, the UAE Council for Islamic Affairs has formally announced the official rates and cash values for Zakat Al Fitr, Fidyah, Kaffarah, and iftar meals for the holy month, corresponding to 1447 Hijri….

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is on course to win Sunday’s snap election by a landslide, according to projections.The conservative leader is expected to deliver 316 seats of the 465-seat lower house to the LDP — the party’s best-ever result. Together with coalition partner Japan Innovation Party (Ishin),…

COPENHAGEN: The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the flare-up in tensions over President Trump’s designs on Greenland.The creator of the “Made O’Meter” app, Ian Rosenfeldt, said he saw around 30,000 downloads of the free app…

TOKYO: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi made a big gamble on Sunday, holding a snap election only 110 days after she became the first woman to serve as the country’s prime minister. It paid off, with voters offering a resounding mandate for her economic policies and tough stance on immigration and China.Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party won…

LONDON: British PM Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has quit, he said in a statement on Sunday, as pressure intensifies on Starmer over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States.Starmer is facing what is widely seen as the gravest crisis of his 18 months in power over his decision…

Streamer StableRonaldo caused a stir after a clip from his recent IRL stream showed him pointing what looked like a gun toward another car while driving in Los Angeles. The incident happened after he told viewers he felt followed by a fan. In the short clip, StableRonaldo can be seen taking out a handgun and…