UAE finalises sugar-tax rates for sweetened drinks, sets 0% rate for artificial sweeteners | World News
From January 2026, the UAE will tax sweetened drinks based on sugar content, while artificially sweetened beverages face a 0%…
US Federal Reserve cuts rate by 25 basis points; Jerome Powell-led FOMC says uncertainty about economic outlook remains elevated
Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday cut the…
AWS outage: Amazon Web Services go down for second time this month
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the backbone of much of the internet, has experienced its second major outage this month. Similar…
Ban H-1Bs in universities: Florida Governor’s massive order; ‘We will not tolerate…’
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calls for ban on H-1B workers in Florida colleges and universities. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instructed…
‘I’d love to go home but…’: Sheikh Hasina on life in New Delhi; warns of voter boycott as her party barred from Bangladesh polls
NEW DELHI: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she lives freely in New Delhi, and “would love…
Airline unfairly charged passengers for premium seats when free were available – elderly couple file complaint & win compensation; what ruling means for you
According to the Commission, the airline failed to provide adequate and accurate information about the availability of free seats. (AI…
UAE: Indian embassy announces three new Indian passport designs for residents with advanced security features | World News
UAE unveils three new Indian passport designs today / AI-generated illustration Indian expats in the UAE are witnessing a first-of-its-kind…
Travelling to US: Here’s an important ‘smartphone warning’ for you
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents searched more electronic devices at the border over the past year than ever…
Powered by iPhones, not AI! How Apple becomes third company to join $4 trillion club — explained in charts
Apple became the third company in history to reach a $4 trillion market capitalisation, driven by soaring iPhone sales and…
Hurricane Melissa: 25 dead in Haiti floods; river bursts banks, homes swept away
Hurricane Melissa impact (AP) At least 25 people died in the southern coastal town of Petit-Goave, Haiti after severe flooding…