UAE expands visa-on-arrival scheme to citizens of six countries
2026-06-26
The United Arab Emirates expanded its visa-on-arrival program to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members. UnderContinue Reading
Taliban bans smartphones for government officials
2026-06-26
The Taliban have ordered a sweeping ban on the use of smartphones by government officials – in what some analystsContinue Reading
Global Ebola risk ‘remains low’, WHO chief says
2026-06-25
The global risk “remains low” from a deadly Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World HealthContinue Reading
State of emergency declared as Venezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes
2026-06-25
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has announced a state of emergency after the country was struck by powerful back-to-back earthquakes,Continue Reading
Brent crude falls to pre-war level, settles at US$73.74 a barrel
2026-06-25
Oil prices fell about 4% Wednesday as tankers continued to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that the worstContinue Reading
Elon Musk loses Trillionaire Status after US$350 billion loss
2026-06-25
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has lost his status as the world’s first trillionaire less than two weeks after reaching theContinue Reading
French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan
2026-06-24
Police in Pakistan have arrested a man who allegedly held his wife and children captive at home and abused themContinue Reading
France reports first case of Ebola
2026-06-24
A doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, the country’s first case of theContinue Reading
Column: The Tokyo Trials at 80: A warning bell that still rings
2026-06-24
Eighty years have passed since the Tokyo Trials, but the historical legacy they left behind deserves to be cherished allContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup : Norwegian fans bring Viking rowing chant to Times Square (Video)
2026-06-23
Norway fans took over Times Square in New York City on Sunday with their “Viking Row” chant ahead of theirContinue Reading
Larry the Cat set to welcome seventh UK Prime Minister
2026-06-23
After announcing his resignation as British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer will soon leave 10 Downing Street. But while political leadersContinue Reading
‘Toy Story 5’ breaks record and scores biggest box office debut of 2026
2026-06-22
Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has proven its enduring appeal, with the fifth installment shattering box office records and securing theContinue Reading
Three killed and seven injured in Philippine school shooting
2026-06-22
Two people opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday (Jun 22), killing three teenage studentsContinue Reading
Iran and US agree roadmap for 60-day peace deal after Switzerland talks
2026-06-22
High-level Iranian and US officials meeting in Switzerland have concluded their first round of talks, with mediators saying both sidesContinue Reading
Explosion at Qatar natural gas export terminal injures 54, leaves 18 missing
2026-06-22
An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there afterContinue Reading
South Korea’s ex-Justice Minister gets 25 years jail for role in martial law attempt
2026-06-22
A court sentenced a former South Korean justice minister on Monday (Jun 22) to 25 years in prison for hisContinue Reading
Brent crude prices fall after US-Iran talks conclude in Switzerland
2026-06-22
Brent crude prices slid on Monday after U.S.-Iran talks concluded in Switzerland with Tehran saying it had secured waivers forContinue Reading
43-year-old expat in UAE dies of cardiac arrest after playing badminton
2026-06-22
A 43-year-old Indian expat in the UAE died of a cardiac arrest in Ajman after a routine badminton session onContinue Reading