More than 40,000 users across the United States reported experiencing service disruptions, according to data collected by the monitoring website Down Detector. The reports surged within a short time, indicating a major outage affecting multiple platforms and services. Users voiced their frustrations on social media, highlighting issues such as connectivity failures, app malfunctions, and difficulties…
USA: In a recent interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” President Donald Trump refrained from ruling out the possibility that his economic policies, including aggressive tariffs on America’s trade partners, might lead to a recession. When asked by host Maria Bartiromo about concerns regarding an economic slowdown, Trump acknowledged that economic transitions can take…
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti authorities have intensified efforts to combat begging during the holy month of Ramadan, leading to the arrest of 11 expatriates—eight women and three men. This move is part of a broader campaign to uphold public order and prevent the exploitation of religious sentiments for financial gain. The government has reiterated its commitment to…
YEMEN: The Ministry of Agriculture has officially lifted the ban on animal imports from Yemen, a decision that has significant implications for both the livestock sector and agricultural trade. The ban, which had been in place for several years, was initially imposed due to concerns over the spread of diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease, and…
MUSCAT: Karwa Motors has issued a public clarification to address recent comments circulating on social media about the quality of its buses. The company has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to providing high-quality buses that meet the Gulf standard specifications, ensuring that its products continue to serve the region’s transportation needs with reliability and safety. This…
CANADA: Mark Carney has emerged victorious in the first ballot of the leadership race, a contest that was set in motion following the unexpected political turmoil in Canada earlier this year. The race was triggered by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement in early January that he would be stepping down, a decision that came amid…
UAE: Residents across the UAE can expect moderate winds to stir up dust and reduce visibility in certain areas over the coming days. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), gusty conditions will prevail, particularly in open and desert regions, where airborne dust particles may create challenging driving conditions. Authorities have advised motorists to…
UAE: The UAE’s gold market is witnessing an increasing trend of 0% making charge promotions, with retailers expanding their offers every weekend. These deals, which were initially limited to select jewelry pieces, are now covering a wider range of gold items, attracting more buyers looking to invest in gold without additional costs. As competition among…
MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said has issued Royal Decree No. 2025/29, which addresses important matters related to governance and administrative matters in Oman. The decree comes as part of the ongoing efforts to improve the administrative structure and enhance the country’s legal framework in line with the strategic goals of the…
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Education (MoE) is scheduled to release the results of the General Education Diploma (GED) exams for the first semester of the 2024/2025 academic year today at 4:00 PM. This eagerly awaited moment for students marks the culmination of months of hard work and dedication. The GED exam results will be made…
