ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is taking a major step towards modernizing its passport issuance process with the introduction of two advanced e-passport printers and six desktop printers from Germany. These high-tech machines are expected to drastically improve the efficiency and speed of passport processing across the country. With a growing demand for passports and delays that have…
WASHINGTON: The United States has announced that it will begin high-level talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program, marking a significant step in international diplomacy. These negotiations, set to take place on Saturday, will aim to address key issues related to Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the terms of a potential new agreement. This comes after…
PARIS: A massive fire erupted on Monday in the northern part of Paris, near a newly built court complex. The blaze, which broke out in one of the city’s largest recycling plants, sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, visible across various parts of the French capital. Firefighters were immediately called to the scene,…
DUBAI: The Dubai Metro Blue Line is set to begin operations on September 9, 2029, marking a significant milestone in the city’s transportation evolution. This 30-kilometer project will serve as a crucial connector, linking several key locations across the emirate. With 14 stations strategically placed throughout Dubai, including key interchange points like Creek Station on…
MUSCAT: Oman has launched a major initiative aimed at creating 885 job opportunities for its citizens across two phases. The initiative targets an ambitious 84% Omanisation rate for permanent contracts, focusing on developing the local workforce. This step is part of Oman’s broader strategy to empower its national workforce and reduce dependence on foreign labour….
BAGHDAD: Iraqi police have made an arrest after capturing a 77-year-old woman and her son, believed to be involved in a series of thefts across the city of Najaf. The pair is accused of committing at least ten thefts targeting homes, shops, and jewellery stores in the region. Authorities stated that the elderly woman was…
NEW YORK: An Indian-origin man, Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla, has been formally charged with committing abusive sexual contact during a domestic flight in the United States. The incident allegedly took place on January 26 during a flight from Belgrade, Montana, to Dallas, Texas. Federal officials say Shukla, who resides in New Jersey, will appear before a…
MUMBAI: An IndiGo flight traveling from Mumbai to Varanasi made an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s Chikalthana Airport on Sunday night following the sudden death of an elderly female passenger mid-flight. The passenger, identified as 89-year-old Sushila Devi from Mirzapur, reportedly began experiencing health complications shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, designated as flight 6E-5028, had…
UAE: The digital world has made our lives easier but has also led to a surge in cybercrimes and scams, with the UAE being no exception. These scams are becoming more sophisticated, with fraudsters employing various techniques to steal personal information, money, and more. One such scam involves fake fines that appear to be from…
SAUDIA ARABIA: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set April 29 as the final departure date for foreign Umrah pilgrims, marking the end of the pilgrimage season before the start of the annual Hajj. This announcement is part of the country’s efforts to streamline preparations for the upcoming Hajj season. The Ministry has…
