UAE unveils new dirham symbol and digital currency
DUBAI (Agencies): The Central Bank of the UAE on Thursday introduced a new symbol for the nation’s currency, both in its physical and digital forms, marking a significant step in…
Trump’s Auto Tariffs and Leaked Yemen Plans Trigger Global and Domestic Uproar
Washington (Agencies): US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts, set to take effect on April 2. The move has sparked global backlash,…
US introduces new Green Card restrictions
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has put Green Card applications filed by immigrants granted refugee or asylum status on hold, CBS has reported. The decision is…
Namibia Imposes Visa Requirement for US Travelers Starting April 1
Windhoek (Agencies): The Namibian government has announced that, starting April 1, US citizens will no longer be able to enter the country without a visa. The US Embassy in Windhoek…
Putin to Visit India – Lavrov
Moscow (Agencies): Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit India, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Thursday. Preparations for the…
Xinjiang Rail Ports Surpass 90,000 China-Europe Freight Train Milestone
Urumqi (Agencies): A China-Europe freight train carrying auto components and goods departed from Horgos Port in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Sunday, marking a significant milestone. With this…
Samsung Co-CEO Han Jong-Hee Passes Away at 63
Seoul (Agencies): Samsung Electronics has announced the sudden passing of its co-CEO Han Jong-Hee, who died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday at the age of 63. The South Korean tech…
China-bound United flight turns around after pilot forgets passport
San Francisco (Agencies): A United Airlines flight bound for Shanghai had to turn around mid-journey after one of the pilots realized he had forgotten his passport. The incident, described by…
China Releases Detained US Mintz Group Staff After Two Years
Beijing (Agencies): China has released five employees of the US-based consultancy firm Mintz Group, two years after their detention as part of a crackdown on foreign-linked consulting firms. The release…
Millions of UK Tyres Sent to India for Recycling Fuel Black Market and Environmental Crisis
London (Agencies): A BBC investigation has revealed that millions of waste tyres exported from the UK to India for recycling are being funneled into an illegal black market, where they…