New York governor Kathy Hochul on Monday said her advice helped Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani navigate his first high-stakes meeting with president Donald Trump, a meeting that ended on a surprisingly friendly note and eased fears of federal intervention in New York City. Hochul said she spoke to Mamdani before he visited the White House on…
The Donald Trump administration ends temporary protected status for Myanmar, asks Burmese nationals to go home as situation in Myanmar is better now. The Donald Trump administration Monday announced ending the Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar which will be effective on January 26, 2026. The situation in Myanmar has improved enough that Burmese nationals can…
Dubai transforms school meals with new AI nutrition platform / AI Generated Illustration Dubai is leveling up student wellness with a massive, tech-driven initiative aimed at revolutionizing school meals and fighting childhood health issues. Spearheaded by Dubai Municipality (DM), the new “My School Food” digital platform is much more than a website; it is an…
Indian-origin Deepak Paradkar, also known as ‘cocaine lawyer’ has been arrested in Canada and will be extradited to the US. Deepak Paradkar, a famous defence lawyer in Canada, was arrested and will now be extradited to the US as the US accused him of helping murder a witness who was set to testify against Deepak’s…
Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh302.7 billion (~$83 billion) Dubai budget for 2026–2028, targeting GDP growth/Image: X Dubai is embarking on its most ambitious financial plan yet, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approving a record Dh302.7 billion budget for 2026–2028. Designed to fuel economic growth, enhance infrastructure, and boost social development, the three-year plan projects…
In this photo released by Christian Association of Nigeria, a man walk past belongings at the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School after gunmen abducted children and staff in Papiri community (Image credits: AP) More than 300 students are confirmed missing after armed men attacked a Catholic school in northern Nigeria on Friday, the…
In a remarkable twist, the long-anticipated rendezvous between Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and President Trump unfolded in an atmosphere filled with unexpected warmth, as noted by body language expert Carole Lieberman. She characterized Mamdani’s demeanor as delightfully enthusiastic, reminiscent of a ‘curious puppy’, while Trump exercised a subtle dominance over the conversation. A body language expert…
Twitch faces huge trouble as Australia puts all under 16 users under a full social media ban for online safety (Image via Getty) Australia is making a big change to protect kids online, and now Twitch is part of that plan. The government has decided that children under 16 will not be allowed to use…
Shumeet Banerji, an Indian-origin member of the BBC’s board, has resigned, citing “governance issues” at the top of the corporation. Banerji also said in a letter that he was “not consulted” about the events leading up to the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness.Banerji confirmed his resignation on…
Explore 13.8 billion years at Abu Dhabi’s new museum / Image: File Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (via the Abu Dhabi Media Office) announced that the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will open to the public on Saturday, 22 November 2025, following VIP tours by senior royals this week. Abu Dhabi unlocks 13.8…
