Dubai News: Dubai tourism chief welcomes travellers to the city amid ongoing regional tensions: ‘Dubai is open’

Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, welcomed tourists from across the world to Dubai. He said the city continues to welcome visitors with key experiences, hotels, and attractions operating across the suburbs, despite the evolving regional situation.In an interview with Khaleej Times, Kazim said that public services remain functional in…

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Donald Trump asks Tehran to open Strait of Hormuz; Iran says ‘lost the keys’: Where things stand after a month of war

US President Donald Trump has once again raised the stakes in the ongoing Middle East conflict, demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a self-imposed Tuesday deadline or face sweeping military strikes. His latest warning, delivered in blunt and aggressive language, comes after weeks of escalating hostilities that have already disrupted global oil…

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Filipino bakery owner in UAE offers free grocery to expats facing job loss and unpaid leave: Each branch to distribute 100 packets | World News

As many expatriate families in the UAE grapple with reduced wages and unpaid leave following recent geopolitical tensions, one business owner has stepped in with a personal initiative aimed at offering immediate relief.Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, 59, who runs a well-established pastry chain across the UAE, has announced the distribution of free grocery packets to support…

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‘Muslim-sounding’ radio message from missing F-15 airman sparked Iran trap fears, nearly jeopardised rescue

US President Donald Trump revealed that a brief radio message from downed F-15 airman initially triggered alarm in Washington, with officials fearing it could be an Iranian ploy to lure American forces into a trap.“What he said on the radio sounded like something a Muslim would say,” Trump told Axios on Sunday.“He said: ‘Power be…

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“This is a satanic administration”: Candace Owens sparks online storm with latest comments targeting the White House

Candace Owens is facing widespread backlash after controversial remarks sparked intense debate online. A viral response criticizing her influence and rhetoric has further fueled the discussion. Her statements have divided opinion, with some supporting her stance while others see it as extreme. The controversy highlights growing tensions and shifting dynamics within political commentary on social…

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‘Dragging US towards living hell’: Iran slams Trump’s ‘Tuesday threat’ over Strait of Hormuz closure

US President Donald Trump Iran on Sunday strongly hit back at US President Donald Trump over his expletive-laden ‘Tuesday threat’, stating that his ‘reckless moves’ are dragging Washington towards a ‘living hell’.The sharp response comes as Tehran accused Trump of escalating tensions and pushing the region towards dangerous instability as the conflict in West Asia…

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‘How is that comedy?’: SNL UK faces backlash over crude joke referencing Mark Zuckerberg and Adolf Hitler

A segment on Saturday Night Live UK has sparked backlash after a controversial joke about Mark Zuckerberg and his reported California bunker drew shocked reactions from audiences and viewers.The remark aired during the show’s “Weekend Update” segment, where co-host Ania Magliano referenced reports that Zuckerberg is building a bunker under his California compound. She said,…

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Indian-origin doctor to pay $14 million to settle allegations against him in US; performed unnecessary procedures

An Indian-origin doctor in Georgia agreed to pay $15 million to settle medical fraud allegations against him. Indian-origin urologist Jitesh Patel will have to pay $14 million to settle allegations against him that he defrauded healthcare programs by performing unnecessary procedures on his patients. An employee of Patel’s Advance Urology in Georgia filed a whistleblower…

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