ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has officially revoked the licence of Al Khazna Insurance Company P.S.C, citing the company’s failure to meet mandatory licencing conditions outlined in the Federal Decree Law No. 48 of 2023, which governs insurance activities across the country. The CBUAE stated that this decisive action followed thorough […]
WASHINGTON: NASA has unveiled astonishing images taken from the closest point ever reached by a human-made object near the Sun, thanks to its Parker Solar Probe. These high-resolution visuals, shared on Thursday, provide rare glimpses into the Sun’s outer atmosphere, also known as the corona, and the powerful solar wind that blows across the solar […]
TOKYO: Imagine downloading everything on Netflix—every movie, show, and docuseries—in one second. That’s not sci-fi anymore. A group of engineers in Japan just set a jaw-dropping internet speed record of 1.02 petabits per second, and yes, that’s over one million gigabits per second. To put it in perspective, that’s 3.5 million times faster than the […]
NPCI International fast-tracks UPI in UAE through partnerships with NeoPay, Network International and more—aiming to support Dubai’s cashless economy goals and benefit millions of Indian travellers. Dubai: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India, is significantly expanding the presence of UPI in UAE, in line with the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government has launched a stronger push to revoke the citizenship of some naturalised Americans, making citizenship revocation cases a key legal priority. The move follows new directives from President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ashley Moody Bondi, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) now aggressively pursuing denaturalisation. The Civil Division of […]
DALLAS: In a bold move to disrupt America’s overpriced pharmaceutical industry, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has launched Cost Plus Drugs, a pharmacy built to challenge the profit-heavy system that inflates drug prices for millions of Americans. Unlike most business ventures, Cuban’s goal isn’t to make billions—it’s to make basic healthcare affordable. The U.S. drug supply […]
DUBAI: From high-speed slides to floating playgrounds, Dubai’s iconic waterparks are making waves in this summer’s #DubaiDestinations campaign, launched by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office. As part of the city’s efforts to create vibrant family-friendly experiences, these water attractions are spotlighted for offering unmatched fun, adventure, and relaxation […]
GENEVA: Sand and dust storms now impact more than 330 million people across over 150 countries, posing serious threats to public health, infrastructure, and the global economy, according to the latest Airborne Dust Bulletin released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). The 2024 edition of the annual report highlights that although the global average of […]
DUBAI: If you’ve walked past The Dubai Mall’s iconic Waterfall Fountain lately and thought you saw something super, you’re not imagining it. One of the famous silver divers has had a super-powered makeover — complete with a bright red cape and the unmistakable Superman logo on his chest. Yes, it’s not a bird, it’s not […]
BEIJING: China has announced a major surge in mineral exploration success, with 38 new mineral deposits discovered in the first half of 2025, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. This marks a 31% increase compared to the same period last year, with 25 of the finds classified as large or medium in scale. Among […]
JAIPUR: An Indian Air Force (IAF) trainer jet crashed during a routine training mission in the western state of Rajasthan on Wednesday, resulting in the tragic death of both pilots, the IAF confirmed in a post on social platform X. The crash occurred near Churu, a district located northeast of Rajasthan, under conditions that are […]
