Representational AI image Strong winds and a dust storm brought chaos to Las Vegas on Tuesday, damaging power poles and cutting electricity to tens of thousands of residents. Wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph damaged around 50 power poles across the valley, officials said, according to Fox 5. By 1 am, NV Energy reported…
Two female college students died and 19 others were injured on Wednesday after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder exploded in a college van in Ahmedpur East, ARY News reported.The incident occurred in the Liaquatpur area as the van was transporting students from three different private colleges back to their homes.As per ARY News, rescue…
Most people claim remakes never make good cinema. That’s not entirely true. Kaante, Bollywood’s homage to Reservoir Dogs, was so slick it earned Quentin Tarantino’s own nod of approval. The Departed – Martin Scorsese’s lone Best Picture win – was a remake too, reworking Hong Kong’s Infernal Affairs into an American mob masterpiece. And it…
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar (Image credits: AP) Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday said any chance to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza must not be missed, after US President Donald Trump claimed that Israel had agreed to a proposed 60-day ceasefire.In a post on X, Saar said, “There is a large…
New university campuses will bolster Dubai’s reputation as a global education hub by 2026./ image : IIM Ahmedabad, official Dubai is set to strengthen its position as a global education hub by welcoming three internationally renowned universities for the 2025-26 academic year. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) from India, the American University…
When Melania Trump received an EB-1 visa, often dubbed the “Einstein visa,” in 2001, it raised eyebrows and continues to stir debate. Reserved for individuals with “extraordinary ability” in fields such as science, arts, education, business, or athletics, the EB-1 green card is typically associated with Nobel laureates, Olympic medalists, or globally recognized experts. Melania,…
Dubai Police seized narcotics disguised as candy during a press briefing on the drug trafficking bust/ Image: (Representative) In a major crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Dubai Police have arrested 15 individuals, ten men and five women, who were allegedly part of a drug syndicate that attempted to smuggle and market narcotic substances disguised as candy….
Flying taxis in the UAE are now allowed to use over 70 existing helipads in the city for takeoff and landing, eliminating the need for new infrastructure/ Photo: pixabay In a major leap toward integrating flying taxis into daily transportation, the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a new regulatory framework that allows…
In the UAE, smoking in public is largely banned unless you’re in a designated outdoor area or a licensed, enclosed smoking room/ Representative image The United Arab Emirates has some of the most comprehensive tobacco control laws in the region. Whether you’re a smoker, a vaper, or a shisha user, it’s essential to understand where…
A vibrant display of Indian mango varieties, including Alphonso and Kesar, at a Dubai supermarket during peak mango season/ Image: File As the heat rises across the UAE, so does the excitement for mango season, a much-anticipated time when supermarkets and markets brim with luscious Indian mangoes. For many residents, this beloved fruit marks the…
