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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,…

Once again, Elon Musk has taken the technological discourse to the next level, now integrating SpaceX and xAI as one corporate. It was a soft release in the form of an official release, but its news made an immediate ripple effect on social media, among investors, and throughout the tech community. Having been combined with…

US visa policy changes explained for UAE and Gulf residents / Image: AI In a decisive move to protect its borders and ensure legal compliance, the U.S. Department of State has officially expanded its visa restriction policy, targeting citizens from 39 countries. This new directive, rooted in Section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act,…

Dubai’s Glydways and Autonomous Transport Revolution / Image: File Traffic congestion in Dubai may soon become a thing of the past. At the World Governments Summit 2026, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) officially unveiled Glydways, a groundbreaking autonomous transit system designed to glide above or alongside existing roads. These small, sleek, self-driving electric vehicles…

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…

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…

Prayer timings announced for today, Fajr at 5:37am and Maghrib at 6:09pm / Image: file Across the seven Emirates, the call to prayer provides a moment of reflection amidst the country’s fast-paced lifestyle. For Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (AWQAF) has released the official timings. In the capital,…

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…

A former nurse has pleaded guilty to fraud and drug possession after admitting to defrauding a Quebec medical clinic of more than $55,000 to obtain opioid medications.Lovedip Sandhu, a 35-year-old Canadian national and resident of Pierrefonds, entered her guilty plea in mid-January to charges of fraud over $5,000 and simple possession of narcotics. The offences…

A conservative influencer and sports journalist stirred row after her reaction to a political moment at the 2026 Grammy Awards.During the ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night, singer Billie Eilish won Song of the Year for “Wildflower.” In her acceptance speech, she addressed immigration issues and criticized US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying, “no…