‘Our priorities are democracy & peace’: Myanmar’s new President Min Aung Hlaing vows ASEAN normalcy Myanmar’s newly sworn-in President Min Aung Hlaing said on Friday that his government has “many challenges to overcome” and would seek to normalise ties with the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, as he delivered his first inauguration address to parliament.“Myanmar is…
Sheikh Mohammed issues nationwide call to raise UAE flag, reinforcing unity / Image: file Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called on citizens and residents to raise the UAE national flag across homes, buildings and institutions.The message was shared through his official account…
For decades, the United States has been the cultural and economic epicentre of the global village. However, that influence is currently being leveraged to broadcast a rising anti-Indian sentiment. From online posts to religious pastors, everyone in the country has jumped on the anti-Indian and anti-Hindu bandwagon for clout, inciting fears of the community and…
UAE gold prices ease by Dh4 after weekly peak as Dubai rates retreat from highs / Image: file Gold prices in Dubai edged lower again, slipping by around Dh4 per gram after briefly climbing to near-weekly highs, offering a moment of relief for buyers tracking the fast-moving market.As of the latest update, 24K gold is…
British teen dies after motorbike fall on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop tour A teenager from Britain lost her life when her motorcycle crashed in northern Vietnam, relatives said. Officials there also verified what happened. She had been exploring parts of Southeast Asia while taking time off. The incident occurred as she rode through the well-known…
Katie Price gets seventh driving ban following speeding ruling A ruling in North Yorkshire issued a further driving prohibition against Katie Price, marking her seventh such restriction. This outcome emerged when magistrates examined matters tied to excessive speed and disregard of official communication from law enforcement. Proceedings developed from events documented during October 2025 along…
A 21-year-old Pakistani national based in Canada has pleaded guilty in the United States to plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at a prominent Jewish centre in Brooklyn, authorities said on Wednesday.According to the US Department of Justice, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, admitted to attempting to carry out “acts of terrorism transcending…
President Donald Trump participates in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) “It’s not rocket science” is a popular phrase used to describe something that’s not particularly difficult. That’s because rocket science – of all sciences – has the…
UK weather forecast: April warmth highlights climate shifts in Britain; seasonal temperatures expected to return as weather patterns shift A spike of unseasonable warmth swept over Britain, peaking midweek when readings hit 26.6°C amid the trees of Kew Gardens, among the hottest April starts ever seen. Despite the sunshine tease, meteorologists point to looming Atlantic…
Ann Coulter’s comment on the Indian caste system triggers a fresh row. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week that bars Florida courts from applying foreign laws, including Sharia law. Conservative writer Ann Coulter‘s comment on it triggered a massive row as she did not say anything about the law or the bill;…
