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166 citizens and residents involved in crimes related to corruption were arrested in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: 166 citizens and residents involved in crimes related to corruption were arrested in Saudi Arabia. The anti-corruption authority of the country stated that the people who worked in seven ministries were arrested. In April 2024, several criminal and...

Dubai: Where and how you can get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine:  Dubai: Dubai's new COVID-19 vaccination programme kicked-off on Wednesday, a day after it was officially announced. The programme uses the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that has already been employed in the UK and the US; early on Wednesday, The Ministry...

Saudi Arabia, Finland sign deal to promote ‘indoor hygiene solutions’

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Finland have stepped up joint efforts in infection prevention by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony took place at the Finnish Embassy in Riyadh on Wednesday. Knowledge-exchange links are being built on Saudi Arabia’s...

One-year-old baby swallows eight magnetic beads, survives after three surgeries in Dubai

Dubai: Some quick thinking on the part of doctors in Dubai helped save the life of a one-year old child who went into a septic shock after having ingested eight small magnetic balls that caused serious damage to her...

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Trump hints at possible Iran strike as regional tensions rise, US forces mobilize

Four tankers caught fire after hitting mines near the Strait of Hormuz, while the US prepares additional air defenses in Israel. Trump signals readiness for a strike despite unresolved negotiations with Tehran.

Democrats Near House Majority, Eye Senate Gains in 2026 Midterms

Projections give Democrats control of the House and put them within striking distance of the Senate. Key wins in South Carolina and North Carolina highlight a widening Democratic wave.

Indian entrepreneur clinches $1 million Dubai Duty Free prize after 25‑year streak

Govidan Nair, a 62‑year‑old Indian textile owner living in Dubai, secured a $1 million prize in the Millennium Millionaire Series 562 after 25 years of participation. Another Indian winner took home a Harley‑Davidson in the accompanying draw.

Two Everest‑Region Helicopters Collide, One Tourist Killed and Three Injured

A mid‑morning collision between two private helicopters at Pheriche helipad in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district left one Indian tourist dead and three people injured. Authorities are investigating the accident as the trekking season peaks.

Iran Sets Seven Preconditions for US War Exit, Offers Quick Hormuz Reopening

Iran has presented seven core conditions it says must be satisfied before any cease‑fire with the United States can be finalized. Tehran also pledged to lift the Hormuz closure in just 48 hours once its demands are fulfilled.