NEW YORK: TIME Magazine has named US President-elect Donald Trump as its 2024 ‘Person of the Year,’ acknowledging his unparalleled political resurgence in modern American history. This recognition follows Trump’s historic comeback after a tumultuous first term that ended in controversy, including his role in the January 6 Capitol attack. Despite legal challenges and a…
NEW DELHI: The 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), held in New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation as both nations signed an MoU to boost collaboration in polar and ocean research. The agreement, inked between the Emirates Polar Mission Steering Committee of the UAE and India’s National Centre for Polar and Ocean…
MUMBAI: Indian Chess grandmaster D. Gukesh has etched his name in the sport’s history by becoming the youngest-ever FIDE World Chess Champion at the age of 18. The historic victory came after a thrilling final match against China’s Ding Liren, which ended with a 7.5-6.5 score in Gukesh’s favor. This remarkable achievement has sent ripples…
KARACHI: In a coordinated operation spearheaded by the Pakistani government, 318 citizens stranded in Syria due to recent turmoil safely landed at Islamabad International Airport on Thursday. The successful evacuation was made possible with significant assistance from Lebanon, ensuring the safety and well-being of affected individuals. The stranded Pakistanis were first moved to Lebanon following…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reports an 850% surge in gas prices over the past four months, driven by IMF-backed reforms. Similarly, electricity tariffs rose by 35% in November, with a further 75% increase expected by February 2024. These utility hikes have significantly contributed to the inflation that has strained households and businesses….
Late Wednesday, users of WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook across the globe, including in Muscat, were relieved as Meta resolved a significant outage. The disruption, described by Meta as a “technical issue,” had peaked with over 23,900 users affected globally, leaving many unable to send messages or access their favorite platforms. Meta addressed the situation on…
