Eritrea on Thursday dismissed an accusation by Ethiopia that it is preparing to launch a war as “provocative sabre-rattling” amid mounting tensions between the Horn of Africa neighbours. In June, a report by a US monitoring group accused Eritrea of rebuilding its army and destabilising its neighbours but Eritrea criticised the report and blamed “the […]
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is launching three weekly non-stop flights to Damascus starting October 28, 2025, making travel between the UAE and Syria significantly easier and more affordable. Fares are expected to range from AED 700-900 one-way, with early booking discounts available.
Britain’s Conservatives, facing a significant decline in power and a challenge from the right-wing Reform UK, are adopting Donald Trump-style policies like mass deportations and budget cuts. Party leader Kemi Badenoch aims to win back voters by shifting the Tories rightward, emphasising fiscal prudence and stronger borders, though this risks alienating moderate members.
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Dubai’s Diwali 2025 shopping scene is packed with gold giveaways, festive discounts, and high-value raffles across jewellery stores, textile markets, and malls citywide. From winning up to AED150,000 in vouchers to scoring free gold coins and fashion deals, the Festival of Lights brings unbeatable offers. Participating outlets span Deira, Karama, Meena Bazaar, and major malls—check
University students in the UAE can now access Google Gemini Pro for free for one year, a cutting-edge AI platform designed to enhance learning and research. This initiative, part of the UAE’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, empowers students with advanced tools like Gemini 2.5 Pro and NotebookLM. Registration is open until December 9, 2025, requiring
Qatar’s new Law No. 25 of 2025 introduces significant reforms for government employees, effective January 1, 2026. Key changes include an annual QAR 12,000 marriage allowance for Qatari couples, performance-based salary raises up to 150% of grade allowance, and enhanced family benefits like increased emergency leave and extended maternity leave.
S Paul Kapur, an Indian-American academic, has been confirmed by the US Senate as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. He replaces Donald Lu. Kapur, a professor and expert on South Asian security, previously served in the Trump administration. His appointment signifies a new chapter in America’s diplomatic engagement with key
Dubai’s Diwali 2025 celebrations run from October 17 to 25, featuring dazzling fireworks at Al Seef and Global Village, a cultural Noor Festival, and vibrant events at Global Village’s Diwali Mela. With live shows, food, shopping, and family fun, the city embraces the Festival of Lights with tradition, spectacle, and community spirit across multiple days
After killing Chandrashekar Pole, Florez left the gas station and got involved in another altercation with a vehicle and rammed it several times. Then he went to another place and tried to enter someone’s property. They called 911 and they said they did not know Florez. Police found a gun and Florez’s vehicle from the
