Dubai Emerges as a Global Magnet for Billionaires in 2025
Dubai leads global wealth and luxury markets in 2025, attracting billionaires with tax-free benefits, stability, high incomes, and record-breaking inheritance trends.
FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport
 President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw — giving the spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial soccer tournament even more of a Trumpian flair.
Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says
The Trump administration will be expanding its ban on travel for citizens of certain countries to more than 30, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, in the latest restriction to come since a man from Afghanistan was accused of shooting two National Guard members.
Mediators Egypt, Qatar, others ‘concerned’ about Israel opening one-way Gaza exit
Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar and six other Muslim-majority countries said on Friday they were concerned about Israel stating it would open a one-way crossing for Palestinians to exit the Strip.
Clashes erupt in tense Afghanistan-Pakistan border area
Clashes erupted late Friday in a tense border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with each side accusing the other of launching "unprovoked" attacks.
Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol Unveil Iconic DDLJ Statue in London’s Leicester Square
A historic tribute as DDLJ becomes the first Indian film honoured in London’s ‘Scenes in the Square’.
Putin and Modi to discuss Russia-India trade and defense ties amid US pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in India this week for a summit aimed at deepening economic, defense and energy ties, a visit that will also test New Delhi’s efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the war in Ukraine grinds on.
Field Marshal Asim Munir Officially Takes Charge as Pakistan’s New Defence Chief
Field Marshal Asim Munir has been appointed Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces, a new role created under the 27th Constitutional Amendment. He will oversee all armed forces while continuing as army chief, marking a major shift in the country’s defence structure.
AI chatbots can influence voters: studies
A brief conversation with a partisan AI chatbot can influence voters' political views, studies published Thursday found, with evidence-backed arguments -- true or not -- proving particularly persuasive.
Ex-Pornhub owner looking to buy Russian oil giant’s Western assets – Reuters
Former Pornhub owner Bernd Bergmair is considering the purchase of sanctioned Russian oil major Lukoil’s international assets, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
US F-16 crashes in California (VIDEO)
A US F-16C crashed during a training mission over California on Wednesday morning, the Air Force reported.
Five things to know about Gaza’s Rafah border crossing
The Rafah crossing into Egypt is a crucial entry point for humanitarian workers and for lorries transporting aid, food and fuel, which is essential for daily life in a territory deprived of electricity.
