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Aridge’s first manned flying car demo in Dubai thrills GCC buyers, showcasing futuristic eVTOL tech and the skyline of tomorrow/ Illustrative image created using AI Chinese flying-car maker Aridge (formerly Xpeng Aeroht) conducted its first manned flight in Dubai on Oct 12, 2025 and simultaneously announced a bulk order of 600 units from GCC buyers,…

US President Donald Trump on Sunday described achieving peace in the Middle East as a far more difficult challenge than resolving the ongoing US government shutdown, which he said has become “almost customary.” Asked by reporters, “What’s harder, Peace in the Middle east or ending a government shutdown?” Trump replied, “Well, I think the hardest…

I. Fireworks, First Loves and Former Prime Ministers He used to run a G7 country. She sang about kissing a girl and loving it. One wrote policy papers, the other wrote Teenage Dream. And now, Justin Trudeau — former prime minister, liberal poster-boy, occasional box-jumper — has been spotted kissing Katy Perry, the candy-coloured high…

As the middle peace deal is holding up for the fourth day, Hamas is set to release all the surviving hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.This comes as US President Donald Trump is making a flash visit to the region for the peace summit and to celebrate his role in brokering last…

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton (AP images) In a rare moment of bipartisanship, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised President Donald Trump for his role in brokering a historic Gaza peace deal that aims to end the two-year war in the region.“I really commend President Trump and his administration,” Clinton said in an…

Emergency responders at the crash site (X/@americanspress) At least two people were killed after a small plane crashed near Hicks Airfield in Tarrant County, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, hitting several trucks and triggering a fire, officials said.According to the Fort Worth fire department, the crash occurred around 1:30pm in the 12000 block of North Saginaw…

Vladimir Putin (left), Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP) US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Russia that he could send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Moscow does not settle its ongoing war, signalling a potential escalation in pressure on Vladimir Putin’s government.“I might say, ’Look: if this war is not going to get settled,…

US President Donald Trump on Sunday once again reiterated his claim that he has played a key role in resolving several long-standing conflicts worldwide, including the dispute between India and Pakistan, as he flew to the Middle East.Trump also referred to the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, alluding that he would resolve the issue…

US President Donald Trump on Sunday departed for a visit to Israel and Egypt, calling the trip a “very special” moment as he hailed a ceasefire and hostage release deal that he said had brought the Gaza war to an end.“This is going to be a very special time,” Trump told reporters before boarding air…

Emergency responders at the crash site (X/@americanspress) A plane crashed near Hicks Airfield in Tarrant County, Texas, on Sunday afternoon, hitting several trucks and triggering a fire, officials said.According to the Fort Worth fire department, the crash occurred around 1:30pm in the 12000 block of North Saginaw Boulevard, just off Business 287 near Avondale. Multiple…