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Dubai Businesses Face Heat Of Iran War, Internal Demand A Ray Of Hope
The ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel have impacted the entire Gulf region, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Iran Executes Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel
Iranian authorities have executed a man convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said on Wednesday, in the first such execution announced since the war with Israel and the United States broke out.
Opinion: Opinion | Behind Trump's Iran War Is A Saudi 'Equation' Few Can See
Everyone knows that Israel has a huge lobby in the US. It is the Saudi influence that is less evident.
US Just Used 'Bunker Busters' Against Iran, Again. What Are They?
The United States on Tuesday dropped 5,000-pound GBU-72 'bunker buster' bombs on Iran missile launch sites along the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in fighting in the Middle East.
New AI Model Fuels Rumours About Chinese DeepSeek's Next-Gen Testing
A powerful artificial intelligence model that appeared anonymously on a developer platform last week has sparked speculation that Chinese startup DeepSeek may be quietly testing its next-generation system ahead of an official launch.
Colombia-Ecuador Tensions Rise After Bomb Dropped Near Border
The leaders of Colombia and Ecuador sparred Tuesday over allegations that the Ecuadoran bombing of suspected criminal hideouts near their shared border had spilled into Colombian territory.
Netanyahu's 'I Am Alive' Video Confuses Grok. US Envoy Clarifies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new "I am alive" video to quell his death rumours has invited scrutiny after X's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, flagged it as "not a real meeting clip".
AI Firms Bring In Chemical, Biological Experts As US War On Iran Intensifies
America's usage of artificial intelligence in its latest war on Iran has compelled top AI companies to hire specialists who can help prevent the misuse of their technology in military settings.
US To Slash Citizenship Renunciation Fee From $2,350 To $450 From April
President Donald Trump administration is set to significantly lower the cost of giving up US citizenship, reducing the renunciation fee from $2,350 to $450, its first major rollback in over a decade.
"Iran Residents' Intel Made Ali Larijani Killing Possible": Israeli Official
Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, was assassinated by the US and Israel using information provided by sources in Tehran, an Israeli official has said.
Pakistan To Mute "National Day' Celebrations Due To War In Iran
The Pakistani government said Tuesday it would not be holding the annual national day parade and ceremonial events this year due to "austerity measures" linked to the Gulf crisis.
Australian Cop Calls Indians 'Bunch Of F***ing Perverts', Punjabi Driver Files Lawsuit
An Indian-origin cab driver in Australia sues Queensland Police over racial vilification and biased investigation following an indecent act charge that was later dropped.
Russia Oil Tanker Bound For China Makes U-Turn. Now, Heading To India
A Russian oil-laden tanker that was bound for China has U-turned in the South China Sea, and is now hurrying to India after New Delhi began doubling down on imports from Moscow.
'Martyrs Make Iran Stronger': Larijani's Message To US, Israel Before Death
Days before his assassination, Ali Larijani, the late secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, had warned the US and Israel that killing Iranian leaders would only strengthen the country.
"Give Me 60 Seconds": X Product Head Responds To "Dislike" Button Feature
The concept is not entirely new. X had experimented with a similar feature as early as 2021, before Elon Musk acquired the platform.
"Fly To India For Free": US' Taj Mahal Post, $2,600 For 'Illegal Aliens'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the programme will waive certain penalties, including fines typically imposed for failing to depart the US after a removal order.
Nearly 90 Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz As Iran Exports Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Despite War
About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, data shows.
Deaf Woman Alleges Frontier Airlines Removed Her From Flight For 'Not Listening', Video Viral
A deaf woman alleges she was kicked off a Frontier Airlines flight after the crew mistook her disability for non-compliance. The airline states she violated alcohol policies.
Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Hit In Israeli Strikes, Says UN Watchdog
The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage.
