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Date: May 18, 2025By: NewsMakers Desk A potential cyclonic storm named Cyclone Shakti is brewing over the Bay of Bengal, according to the latest alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While the system is currently classified as a low-pressure area, it has the potential to intensify between May 23 and May 28, 2025. If it happens, it may bring …

Web Desk – France says it may consider imposing sanctions on Israel if humanitarian aid continues to be blocked from reaching civilians in the Gaza Strip, according to Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. Calling the humanitarian situation in Gaza “unacceptable,” Barrot urged the Israeli government to allow immediate and unrestricted access to essential supplies, including food, water, and medical aid. “The …

Web Desk – Hadi Matar, the man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie onstage during a literary event in 2022, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, officials confirmed on Friday. The attack, which took place at the Chautauqua Institution in Western New York, left the novelist partially blind and severely injured. Rushdie, now 77, has lived under threat since …

. Jay Shah’s Indian Army Statement Triggers ICC Double Standards Debate. ICC under fire as fans question silence on Jay Shah’s pro-army stance, while Usman Khawaja faced a ban for a peace message …………………………………………….. Web Desk:International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah is at the center of a growing controversy after expressing open support for the Indian Army during recent …

Web Desk: Following its recent setback at the hands of Pakistan, the Indian government and right-wing elements within the country appear to have lost composure, directing their frustration toward nations seen as allies of Pakistan. Among those countries, Turkey has particularly drawn India’s ire after issuing pro-Pakistan statements during the recent conflict. Enraged by Turkey’s stance, Indian media has gone …

🇦🇪 UAE opens 180-day multiple-entry visa for eligible individuals abroad to apply for the prestigious 10-year Blue Residency. 🌍 Blue Residency targets global contributors in environmental protection, sustainability, climate change, and clean energy. 🕐 Fast-track digital application process via UAEICP app or website—takes just 7 minutes, with approval in one working day. ……………………………….. Web Desk: The Federal Authority for Identity, …

Web Desk: In a significant diplomatic development, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has publicly praised the leadership of India and Pakistan for reaching what he described as a “historic and heroic” decision. Taking to Truth Social, the US President wrote, “I am proud that the USA was able to help you arrive at this historic and heroic …

Web Desk: US President Donald Trump met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Washington on Tuesday amid strained ties, sparked by Trump’s tariffs and provocative calls for Canada to become the 51st US state. The meeting began cordially, but Trump didn’t shy away from controversial topics. “It would be a wonderful marriage,” he said of statehood, to which Carney replied …

Web Desk: A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet accidentally slipped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman and plunged into the Red Sea during a towing operation on Monday, the US Navy confirmed. The incident occurred while sailors were maneuvering the jet inside the aircraft carrier’s hangar bay. As the crew lost control, both the …

Web Desk: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a stern warning and detailed penalties for individuals violating Hajj permit regulations, as well as those who facilitate such violations. Starting Tuesday and continuing until around June 10, individuals caught performing or attempting to perform Hajj without a permit could face fines of up to SR20,000 (approximately $5,331). This also applies …