For decades, the name Joseph Kony has been synonymous with one of the most gruesome rebellions in Africa. The warlord from Uganda, who has been accused of perpetrating some of the worst atrocities on unarmed civilians, has been on the run for decades, evading capture by forces from various nations who have sought to capture…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the early disbursement of March salaries for Dubai government employees ahead of Eid al-Fitr. The Crown Prince ordered that salaries be paid on March 17, allowing employees to better prepare for the upcoming holiday and support their families during the festive period.The directive comes as…
Sheikh Mohammed’s Powerful New Poem for UAE President Sparks Emotional Reactions Across the Nation In a striking new cultural moment, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has published and recited an original poem honouring the leadership of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…
Indian Expat in Sharjah Wins Dh15 Million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Draw A Sharjah-based expatriate has become the latest multi-millionaire in the UAE after winning the Dh15 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw, one of the Gulf’s most popular monthly lottery events. The winner, Vibeesh Palliyali, purchased his winning…
The Pentagon released the final two names of the six US service members killed in Sunday’s drone attack in Kuwait on Wednesday, identifying them as Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California, and Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa.According to the department of defence, Marzan was present at the command center…
‘Misleading and False’: UAE Calls Out Bloomberg Report on Air Defence Systems Amid the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict and heightened security concerns in the Gulf region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates has forcefully rejected a recent report from Bloomberg, describing the article’s claims about the UAE’s defensive capabilities as false and…
Kuwait Cracks Down: Two Arrested Over Viral Videos Mocking Armed Forces Amid Iran-US-Israel Missile Threats Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has arrested two individuals accused of publishing videos mocking the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and the country’s air defence efforts on social media, a move that comes amid heightened security concerns and intense US–Israel-Iran conflict. The arrests…
Why Are Saudia Flights Still Suspended to 8 Major Cities Until March 2026? The US-Israel-Iran Conflict’s Aviation Impact Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has extended the suspension of flights to and from eight major destinations until March 6, 2026, as ongoing regional tensions and US–Israel–Iran conflict continue to disrupt commercial air travel across the Gulf…
An elderly Indian‑origin couple from Leicester, England, lost more than £2,500 after falling victim to a sophisticated online flight ticket fraud, police said. The couple only realised they had been tricked when they tried to check in for their flight at London’s Heathrow Airport, reports PTI.Dinesh Jansari (80) and his wife Shashikala (78) had booked…
An Indian‑origin political strategist has launched a new civic data initiative in the United States ahead of the 2026 mid‑term elections. It was developed to map and better understand the Indian‑American community’s political presence.Anang Mittal is a communications strategist who has worked on Capitol Hill. He introduced the platform last month. The initiative is called…