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A 26-year-old Indian man is facing deportation from the UK after repeatedly stalking a female colleague at London ZooAsish Jose Paul, originally from Kerala, ignored multiple police warnings, court bail conditions, and even a restraining order before being sent back, the Daily Mail reported.Paul bombarded former co-worker Lutaruta Masiulonyte with text messages, flowers and chocolates…

German chancellor Friedrich Merz (AP image) Germany chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday announced that German will suspend the export of military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. This announcement came in response to Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.Merz said it was becoming “increasingly difficult to understand” how…

Israeli soldiers are seen near the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel, Aug. 6, 2025. (AP Photo) Commercial satellite images reveal a major buildup of Israeli troops and equipment along the Gaza border, which US officials say may indicate preparations for a new ground assault on the Palestinian territory.This comes after Israel’s security cabinet on…

Bahrain launches 150MW solar project with operations expected by Q3 2027/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain launches 150MW solar project as per an official announcement. The Kingdom’s first major utility-scale solar power project is set for South Bahrain, covering 1.2 km², with operations expected by Q3 2027. National renewable goals in focus as the plant supports Bahrain’s…

Saudi Arabia revised its unemployment goal to 5%/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia revised its unemployment goal to 5%, amid record-low national unemployment at 7% and 2.8% overall nationwide. Women’s participation doubled as Female workforce participation reached 36%, up from under 20% five years ago. Private sector & skills growth: A 12% rise in Saudi employment…

Oman recorded 586 deaths and 1,936 injuries from 1,854 road accidents in 2024/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman recorded 586 deaths and 1,936 injuries from 1,854 road accidents in 2024, a 9% decline in crashes, yet the fatality count barely budged. Muscat, South and North Sharqiyah emerged as the most affected regions, accounting for the majority of…

Source: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Reshma Kewalramani, born in Mumbai and now CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals, has earned a coveted spot on Fortune’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Powerful People in Business. Ranked at number 62, she is the only Indian-origin woman CEO of a major US biotechnology company to make this year’s list. While global…

Parents in UAE must follow a defined legal process when their child is born outside the country/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE citizens must register births abroad within 30 days at the nearest UAE embassy to receive a returning document and update the child’s place in the family records. Expatriate residents need an official birth certificate, then…

Image: LinkedIn@/Blake J. Owens A Las Vegas-based CEO has reportedly received a bloodied pig’s head in the mail, an incident believed to be connected to his interview discussing the use of AI in the real estate industry, reported 8 News Now. “Perhaps this person watched too much of The Godfather,” Owens said, as reported by…

Martha Stewart Store in Dubai/Image: Apparel Group TL;DR: Martha Stewart’s first retail store in the MENA region has opened in Dubai’s City Centre Mirdif. The outlet offers an immersive experience of Stewart’s iconic lifestyle brand, from home décor to gardening and cooking essentials. The launch marks a significant expansion of the global Martha Stewart brand…