Justin Fulcher (Image: X/@JustinFulcher) Justin Fulcher, a senior advisor to defence secretary Pete Hegseth has stepped down after six months of service at the Pentagon, the US department of defence (DoD) confirmed on Saturday.Fulcher announced his resignation publicly on Saturday afternoon in a post on X, writing: “As planned, I’ve completed 6 months of service…
Fire at Iran’s largest oil refinery: One killed at Abadan facility, several injured (Source: X/@IranIntl_En) A fire broke out at Iran’s oldest and largest oil refinery, state media reported on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday(local time) due to a leaky pump in an under-repair unit of the Abadan oil facility.The fire killed one worker…
Egyptian police kill 2 suspected militants in a shootout CAIRO: Egyptian police said they killed two suspected militants in a shootout Sunday during a raid on their hideout in Cairo’s twin city of Giza. The Interior Ministry said the suspected militants belonged to the Hasm movement, which is affiliated with the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. Hasm…
KATHMANDU: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to India towards mid-September, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.“Preparations for the upcoming visit of the prime minister are underway. However, the date and the detailed schedules of the visit are yet to be finalised,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri said.However,…
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for peace talks with Ukraine but Moscow remains committed to achieving its “main goal”, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, Reuters reported citing state media on Sunday.“President Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. This is a…
Young performers bring energy and culture to the Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai/ Image: the.ismaili.com TL;DR The Global Encounters Festival runs July 20-27, 2025, with over 4,000 young artists and athletes from 50+ countries. Respect Dubai’s customs: dress modestly, mind public behavior rules, and be careful about what you share online. Getting around is…
Gulf-based NRIs are targeting Indian cities like Pune, Hyderabad, and Kochi, thanks to stable prices and currency advantage in 2025/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Following years of rapid growth, Indian property markets in major cities have begun to stabilise in 2025, attracting Gulf-based NRIs seeking affordable entry points and strong rental yields. Availability of fractional ownership, which…
A rare total solar eclipse will darken skies above ancient landmarks in Luxor, Egypt, on August 2, 2027/ Image: File TL;DR On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Cities like Luxor, Jeddah, and Benghazi will experience totality lasting over 6 minutes, the longest eclipse…
Children face growing cyber risks during summer, Dubai Police urge parental vigilance/ Representative Image TL;DR Kids spend more time on gaming apps during summer, raising cybercrime risks. Dubai Police urge parents to take a more hands-on role in supervising digital habits. Parental controls, content awareness, and honest conversations are key to safety. When school’s out,…
UAE residents benefit from relaxed summer work schedules, visa-free travel to Armenia, and new health regulations to navigate the peak heat months of 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: UAE residents now enjoy visa-free travel to Armenia for 90 days within a 180-day period. Flexible summer work schedules adopted by Dubai and Ajman to support employee well-being during…
