RABAT: The UAE is set to participate in the 18th Tan-Tan Cultural Moussem in Morocco, taking place from 14 to 18 May 2025. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this year’s festival theme is Tan-Tan Moussem: A Living Testament to the Universality of Nomadic Culture. The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, in […]
VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV held his first public press briefing since ascending to the papacy, calling for renewed global efforts toward peace, dialogue, and compassion in his opening message to the international media. The address took place on May 12, 2025, at the Vatican Press Hall and was watched live by millions around the […]
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the United States have signed a record-breaking defence agreement valued at nearly $142 billion, marking the largest arms deal in history. Announced by the White House during a high-level meeting in Riyadh, the agreement reflects deepening military and strategic cooperation between the two nations. The comprehensive deal spans multiple sectors, providing […]
Ram Charan’s first-ever wax figure, featuring his dog Rhyme, debuts at Madame Tussauds Singapore on 20 May 2025. Singapore: Global superstar Ram Charan has made history as the first Indian celebrity to be immortalised with his pet at Madame Tussauds. The actor unveiled his first-ever wax figure—alongside his dog Rhyme—at Madame Tussauds London before the […]
WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump is facing mounting scrutiny over his growing involvement in cryptocurrency ventures, prompting ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest should he return to public office. Financial watchdogs and political analysts are calling for greater transparency as Trump-linked digital assets gain momentum. The controversy stems from the launch of several […]
CAIRO: Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a previously unknown tomb believed to belong to a member of the ancient royal family, concealed behind a false door at the Saqqara necropolis. The discovery, announced on May 12, 2025, is being hailed as one of the most significant findings in the region in recent years. The burial […]
NEW YORK: Global tech markets rallied on May 12, 2025, after the United States and China announced a temporary easing of trade tariffs, aimed at stabilising supply chains and boosting innovation sectors. The agreement triggered immediate investor optimism, with major indices in the US and Asia closing higher. The Nasdaq Composite rose by 2.4%, led […]
CANNES: The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicks off this week and Bollywood is making a grand return to the French Riviera. Several Indian celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, are expected to attend the prestigious global event, adding a vibrant splash of South Asian glamour to the international red carpet. This […]
SEOUL: Hollywood star Tom Cruise made headlines on May 12, 2025, when he politely deflected a politically charged question during a press event for the upcoming Mission: Impossible film in South Korea. The incident occurred as the actor was addressing the media ahead of the film’s Asian premiere. A local reporter asked Cruise for his […]
TOKYO: A recent government survey has revealed that 39.3 percent of people in Japan experience feelings of loneliness, a figure that has remained steady since 2021. The data includes individuals who said they feel lonely “often or always,” “sometimes,” or “once in a while.” The study, conducted in 2024, shows that a significant portion of […]
BARCELONA: More than 160,000 residents were ordered to stay indoors on Saturday after a fire at an industrial warehouse in Vilanova i la Geltru, near Barcelona, released a toxic chlorine cloud. The fire broke out at dawn in a facility storing pool cleaning products, prompting a large-scale emergency response from regional fire services. The Civil […]
