Indian techie Soham Parekh is accused of working in multiple US startups staying in India. The news of Indian techie Soham Parekh working for multiple US-based startups while staying in India triggered a fresh row amid US companies announcing mass layoffs. Microsoft announced its second layoff of 9,000 workers in months, though the company is…
A high-ranking Russian naval officer was killed during “combat operations” in the border region of Kursk, Russia’s defence ministry confirmed on Thursday. Major general Mikhail Gudkov, who served as deputy commander of the Russian navy, died on 2 July while “carrying out his duty” during ongoing clashes in the area. “During combat operations in one…
Expats in Kuwait must now secure digital exit permits through employer approval before leaving the country/ Representative Image Just days after Kuwait introduced a major regulatory shift for private-sector expatriate workers, government authorities have confirmed that more than 35,000 exit permits have already been issued under the new system. The regulation, which officially came into…
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 in a car accident in northern Spain, according to Spanish police and multiple media reports. His 26-year-old brother, André Silva, also a professional footballer, was killed in the crash.The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to the Associated Press that the fatal accident occurred near the…
The Emirates Airbus A350 now operates daily between Dubai and Muscat, offering next-gen comfort and enhanced connectivity ahead of peak travel season/Image credits: Emirates Emirates has fast-tracked the launch of its Airbus A350 on the Dubai–Muscat route, introducing daily flights ahead of schedule to accommodate rising summer travel demand. Originally set to begin on July…
A protestor holds a portrait of Kilmar Obrego Garcia during a protest (Image credit: AP) Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported from the United States to El Salvador last year amid the Trump administration’s move on immigration crackdown, recalled the horrifying moment he experience in jail and claimed that he was severely beaten, deprived…
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia seal $27 billion in deals during President Joko Widodo’s visit, deepening ties across energy, technology and security/Representative Image Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have signed a series of economic and strategic agreements worth $27 billion, marking a major milestone in bilateral relations between the two emerging global players. The deals were finalised…
A bounced or expired cheque in the UAE may still support a civil claim, if filed within legal time limits/ Image: Representative A common concern among residents and business owners in the UAE is what to do when holding an old, uncashed cheque, especially one that’s worth a significant amount of money. A recent case…
The UAE ranks first worldwide in mobile shopping, with 67% of consumers using smartphones for their latest purchase, driven by security, ease, and convenience/Representative Image The UAE has been ranked first globally for mobile shopping usage, with 67% of consumers using their smartphones for their most recent purchase whether online or in-store, according to the…
Edward Kelley entering US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021 (Image credit: AP) A military veteran, who plotted to bomb FBI office and kill FBI agents probing his role in the January 2021 Capitol riots by Donald Trump supporters, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.The justice department said in a statement that the convict…
