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File photo: US President Donald Trump (left) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (Picture credit: AP, ANI) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday confirmed that he has ordered the start of talks with the United States, provided negotiations take place in an environment “free from threats and unreasonable expectations,” marking Tehran’s clearest signal yet of willingness…

A day after celebrity doctor Peter Attia apologized for his association with sex offender Jefrrey Epstein that continued long after Epstein’s conviction, David Protein CEO Peter Rahal announced that Attia stepped down from his role of Chief Science Officer. “We remain focused on serving our customers,” Rahal announced. Attia will also be shown the door…

27-year-old Jashanpreet Singh has pleaded guilty to unlawfully dealing firearms and unlawfully possessing a machine gun, the US Department of Justice said. Singh was arrested last year at the San Francisco International Airport as he was trying to flee to India. He was charged with unlawful dealing of firearms, unlawful possession of a machine gun,…

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that from March 1, they will not give loans to those businesses that are not owned by US citizens. Businesses owned by legal permanent residents, Green Card holders, will not get this loan. The new policy note said 100% of all direct and indirect owners of a loan applicant…

Dubai launches the first phase of its futuristic Loop transport system / Image: AI Dubai is officially taking its “transport of tomorrow” beneath the surface. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company, has identified the initial corridor for the revolutionary Dubai Loop.The first phase of this underground network…

Saudi Trolls Use ‘Indian’ as Insult: Emirati Analyst Fires Back, Igniting Cultural War A viral tweet by Emirati political analyst Amjad Taha has ignited a broader online conversation about identity, racism and regional tensions after some Saudi social media users used “Indian” as an insult towards UAE citizens in the context of celebrating a Hindu…

BTS Reunion in Dubai? All Seven Members Spotted Flying to The UAE Ahead of ‘Arirang’ Album and World Tour Global K-pop sensation – RM (Namjoon), Jin, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V and Jungkook of BTS are once again making headlines, this time with airport sightings that have set the BTS ARMY (or as their worldwide fan…

Billionaires around the world always have a different story of wealth as business scenarios change with time. There are more than 2600 billionaires globally, out of which over a third of billionaires live in the United States, followed by China ranking at number two globally. The number of billionaires has reportedly accelerated and declined from…

Discover the official UAE Ramadan 2026 prayer timetable / Image: File As the Islamic calendar turns toward the most sacred month of the year, residents across the Emirates are preparing for a unique “Winter Ramadan.” According to the Emirates Astronomical Society, the crescent moon of Ramadan 1447 AH is predicted to be visible on the…

Will You Bid on Dubai’s Most Exclusive Number Plates? 300 Up for Grabs in February 2026! Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to launch its 82nd online auction of premium vehicle number plates, giving residents a chance to secure some of the city’s most distinctive registration numbers, ranging from 2-digit classics to 5-digit…