Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Khaleej Times unveils 2026 KT+150 roster of UAE’s rising innovators

Khaleej Times has released its 2026 KT+150 list, highlighting 150 ambitious young innovators from the UAE. The roster spans fifteen diverse fields, reflecting a new generation that blends disciplines.

Big News: UAE Public Prosecution warns against breach of privacy in cyberspace

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Public Prosecution has warned the public against attacking or invading other’s privacy using a computer network or and electronic information system or any information technology means. According to Article 21 of the Federal Decree-Law no. (5)...

Telegram messaging app to launch pay-for services in 2021

Moscow: Messaging app Telegram will launch pay-for services in 2021, its Russian-born founder Pavel Durov said Wednesday, as the growing company needed "at least a few hundred million dollars per year". "Telegram will begin to generate revenue, starting next year,"...

Got Dh10K? Sounds good to splurge on a wireless speaker

If you’re an audiophile, it’s a given you’d have some high-end sound equipment. So with maybe you’d want to ‘listen’ to what this French company has to pitch (pun intended) to you. Devialet, a Paris-headquartered audio technology firm, is offering...

Australia watchdog sues Facebook over ‘misleading’ VPN app

An Australian regulator sued Facebook on Wednesday, accusing it of collecting user data without permission and alleging the social media giant “misled” thousands of Australians from a free VPN service advertised as private. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)...

UAE alert: Update Apple products now to fix ‘multiple’ vulnerabilities

Apple has released new security updates for a number of its products, in which they fixed “multiple vulnerabilities”, according to a notice issued by the UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) on Tuesday. The affected products include macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS,...

UAE’s Abdullah bin Zayed meets Russia’s trade minister

Moscow: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, reviewed the prospects of advancing cooperation between the UAE and Russia in areas of sciences, AI, healthcare, food security, technology and aviation, with Denis Valentinovich...

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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.