Who is Francesca Albanese? UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza – and why US sanctioned her
The United States on Wednesday announced new sanctions against senior UN Human Rights Council official Francesca Albanese who criticized Israel’s military actions in Gaza. "Today, I am imposing sanctions on…
The UAE is no longer a financial risk in Europe’s eyes, here is what that really means
In July 2025, the EU Parliament delisted the UAE from its high-risk list, after FATF grey listing in 2022 and EU designation in 2023/ (Representative Image)TL;DRDelisted: The EU has formally…
Industrial tunnel collapses in LA: At least 15 workers trapped; rescue ops under way
Responders working on the scene after tunnel collapsed (AP image)31 workers have been safely removed from an industrial tunnel under construction in Los Angeles after part of it collapsed on…
Search for missing cockfighters begins at Philippine lake
Philippine missing cockfighters (Image credit: AP)MANILA: Search teams arrived Thursday at a lake south of the Philippine capital Manila to look for dozens of cockfighters allegedly murdered by rogue police,…
Buck Moon: What is it and how to watch it across the Gulf
The Buck Moon rises low over the Gulf horizon, drawing skywatchers across the region for a rare and golden lunar spectacle/Representative ImageTL;DR: July 10 marks the 2025 Buck Moon: a…
Who is Benjamin Hanil Song; ex-marine corp accused of shooting police officers in Texas
Benjamin Hanil Song (Source: FBI official website) Federal authorities are searching for Benjamin Hanil Song who is accused of playing a central role in what officials are calling an “ambush”…
Explained: Who is Will Stancil? Why did Elon Musk’s Grok threaten to ‘rape’ him?
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has sparked global outrage after it generated graphic rape threats against US policy researcher Will Stancil, just days after the same system praised Hitler and…
Watch: Houthi attack sinks second ship in a week; 19 of 25 onboard missing, releases video
Houthis released footage showing the Eternity C sinking in Red Sea after attackA Liberian-flagged cargo vessel, Eternity C was attacked by Houthi rebels on Monday, marking second such attack in…
Who qualifies for UAE Golden Visa in creative fields? A closer look at what truly counts as exceptional work
In the UAE, a Golden Visa for creatives means long-term residency granted not for fame, but for sustained, meaningful artistic contributionTL;DR10-year residency for artists, designers, performers, and cultural professionals –…
Malaysian PM warns Southeast Asia that trade war is not a ‘passing storm’
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponised as Southeast Asia's foreign ministers held annual talks ahead of the looming threat of US…
