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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for European companies to reconsider planned investments in the United States following the imposition of sweeping global tariffs on American imports by U.S. President Donald Trump. The move has sparked concerns over escalating trade tensions and strained transatlantic relations. Macron, aligning with the...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rolled out new guidelines for diplomats overseas, directing them to dig into the social media profiles of people applying for student and exchange visas. The move, detailed in a cable sent on March 25, is part of a broader effort by the Trump...

The United States launched a new round of airstrikes on Yemen this Monday, hitting key sites controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi movement. If you're keeping track, this is now the most significant U.S. military operation in the Middle East since President Trump took office back in January — a sign...

OTTAWA: Mark Carney has officially won the leadership race of Canada's ruling Liberal Party, putting the former central banker and political newcomer on course to become the next Prime Minister after Justin Trudeau, official results announced Sunday show. The 59-year-old Carney landed an overwhelming 86 per cent of the votes of nearly...

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky officially arrived in Jeddah on Monday to bolster bilateral relations, bilateral cooperation with Ukraine and regional and international issues. King Abdulaziz International Airport played host to senior Saudi officials and Ukrainian diplomats who welcomed President Zelensky. The visit is being discussed in the context of...

U.S. President Donald Trump commended Pakistan for its critical role in apprehending a high-ranking Daesh commander responsible for the deaths of 13 American service members. The deadly explosion occurred at Kabul airport during the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, a moment Trump described as a dark chapter in U.S. history. The...

WASHINGTON DC: A dramatic and fiery confrontation erupted today in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, casting a dark shadow over hopes of ending the ongoing war with Russia. What began as a high-stakes meeting to negotiate a peace deal and a mineral...

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced reduced working hours for employees of federal ministries and departments during the holy month of Ramazan 2025. This decision, aimed at supporting employees during the fasting period, was announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) through an official circular,...

A fragile ray of hope has emerged in the conflict between Israel and Hamas as both sides have agreed to a deal that will pause fighting in Gaza. The agreement, which involves a phased ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, and the release of Palestinians...

A devastating aircraft crash in the popular tourist city of Gramado, located in southern Brazil, has resulted in the tragic loss of all ten lives on board. The incident occurred on Sunday, sending shockwaves through the region and prompting an immediate emergency response. According to Brazil's Civil Defense Agency, the...

The U.S. military has acknowledged a friendly fire incident in which one of its own fighter jets was mistakenly shot down over the Red Sea early Sunday morning. The incident forced both pilots to eject from the aircraft. According to a statement released by U.S. Central Command, the two pilots...

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has officially declared Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, a public holiday for all government employees in the United Arab Emirates in celebration of the New Year. The announcement, made via the authority's official Twitter account, confirms that government operations will return to normal...