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Cities are slowly disappearing under water and streets turning into rivers. People wading through floodwaters is not far in the future anymore. Across the globe, low-lying cities face a mix of rising seas and sinking land. Groundwater pumping, warming oceans, and unstable land make it worse. Experts say some of…

EU’s foreign policy chief says many countries still ‘want to join our club’

Saudi Arabia's crackdown on residency, labour, and border security violations yielded over 21,000 infractions in a week. Authorities arrested thousands attempting illegal entry and exit, including those aiding them. Severe penalties, including hefty fines and imprisonment, await offenders and facilitators. The ministry urges public reporting of violations.

22-year-old Saketh Sreenivasaiah, an Indian postgraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley was found dead on Sunday. Sreenivasaiah, who hailed from Karnataka had been reported missing earlier this week before local authorities confirmed the recovery of his body.

The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General in Dubai have announced revised, shorter working hours for Ramadan 2026, from February 19th. These adjustments aim to accommodate fasting practices and ensure efficient service delivery for the large Filipino community in the UAE. Residents are urged to book appointments early…

Recent disappearances in Balochistan, including at least seven individuals in Panjgur and Karachi, are linked to Pakistan's security apparatus. Residents reported raids and detentions, with families of those taken, like Zulfiqar and Zakir Noor, receiving no information, raising fears of secret confinement.

Dubai authorities have sentenced three men for a sophisticated mobile signal hijacking scam in Dubai Marina. The criminals used jamming equipment to create fake networks, tricking residents into connecting and then stealing financial information via malicious links. This high-tech fraud bypasses traditional security, highlighting growing cybercrime risks in the UAE.

Saudi Arabia has launched a historic National Policy for the Arabic Language, aiming to modernize its use in business, science, and global influence. The policy, with eight core principles, seeks to reinforce Arabic's status as a pillar of national identity and cultural security, promoting its vibrant presence across all sectors…

Saudi Arabia's Exceptional Talent Premium Residency now welcomes more entities, but strict salary requirements remain. Researchers need SR14,000 monthly, while scientific/healthcare pros require SR35,000. Top executives must earn SR80,000. This selective program targets experienced professionals and leaders, offering five-year renewable residency with family benefits and property ownership.

Hillary Clinton described the released Jeffrey Epstein files as "horrific" and called for total transparency to hold individuals accountable. Both Bill and Hillary Clinton are scheduled for depositions in a House investigation, marking a significant congressional appearance for a former president. Their legal team agreed to committee conditions, averting a…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday delivered a sharp warning about Russia’s long-term intentions during high-stakes security discussions with European leaders at the Munich Security Conference. He argued that Russian President Vladimir Putin remains fundamentally driven by war and unlikely to abandon his broader ambitions beyond Ukraine.