A nuclear bomb test in Mururoa atoll, French Polynesia, in 1971 (Image credit: Alamy Stock Photo) If World War III ever breaks out, where on Earth would actually be safe? It’s the kind of uncomfortable question that emerges quietly during news alerts, diplomatic escalations, and late-night doomscrolling. Most people don’t really believe civilisation will collapse,…
Bayraktar Kizilelma UAV during the trials (Courtesy: Sputnik India) Bayraktar Kizilelma, Türkiye’s first uncrewed fighter jet, shot down a jet-powered aircraft with a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile during trials, marking the first time an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has achieved such a feat.In a statement on Sunday, Turkish defence company Baykar, the developer of the…
New UAE tax procedures reshape refunds, audits, excise / Image: File The UAE has issued amendments to its Tax Procedures Law that take effect from 1 January 2026, aiming to simplify refund processing, clarify limitation periods and strengthen the Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) powers during audits and investigations. Key changes include a clearer five-year window…
One man was killed after a shooting inside a store at Patrick Henry Mall in Virginia on Saturday. Officers were called to the scene around 10:50 am and found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.According to the Newport News Police Department and…
Mohammed Ibrahim (Image: X/@BlueCrewViking) A 16-year-old Palestinian-American teenager, Mohammed Ibrahim, who spent nine months in Israeli detention has been released. Ibrahim was 15 when he was arrested in February during a family visit to the West Bank from Florida. Israeli authorities had accused him of throwing stones at Jewish settlers, an allegation he later said…
In a sweeping policy shift, the US Treasury has announced plans to limit federal tax benefits for undocumented immigrants, reflecting President Trump’s directive to prioritize American citizens. This decision comes in the aftermath of a tragic incident involving an Afghan national, which has reignited discussions on immigration from ‘Third World countries. The US Treasury is…
Former US soldier Ahmad Shah Mohibi reacted to the Donald Trump administration going ballistic against Afghanistan in the aftermath of the DC shooting, in which the suspect was identified as Afghan-origin Rahmanullah Lakanwal, and said Afghanistan is not the problem. Mohibi said the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) for Afghans was created for Afghan and Iraqi…
Tucker Carlson, Piers Morgan (File photos) Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson challenged Piers Morgan to say a gay slur on camera while discussing free speech in the United Kingdom.During Wednesday’s episode of The Tucker Carlson Show, the topic arose after Carlson referenced a story from The Daily Mail about Elizabeth Kinney, a 34-year-old woman who was…
Another Indian-origin truck driver in the US, Sukhjinder Singh, has been taken into ICE custody for possible deportation, months after he caused a fatal crash and then pleaded guilty to the vehicular manslaughter that took place earlier this year in West Virginia. Singh was sentenced to the maximum of one year in jail after he…
Emirates brings festive Thanksgiving flavours to holiday travellers / AI generated image Emirates is elevating Thanksgiving for international travelers, serving traditional festive menus across all cabin classes on flights to and from its 12 US gateways from November 24 to 30. The celebration begins even before takeoff, with holiday dining running in select Emirates Lounges…
