GCC set to launch unified tourist visa by Q4

A Schengen-style unified tourist visa for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is expected to debut in a pilot phase by the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a significant step toward simplifying travel across the region.

26-year-old top employee, newlywed sentenced to

DUBAI : Authorities classified the amount as

Trump says Hamas is ready for peace; urges Israel

Israeli media outlets reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “surprised and shocked” by Trump’s statement. Sources quoted by local journalists said Netanyahu had hoped to coordinate a joint Israeli-American response to Hamas’s message to prevent it from being perceived as a positive breakthrough.

Nepal weather alert: Vehicular movement

Alongside, the National Flood Forecasting Division of Nepal has issued a "red alert" for 20 districts across the country, including the capital.

First lawsuit filed against Trump’s

The groups said the Trump administration failed to follow the required regulatory process before announcing the fee.

UK space agency goes global with 23 new projects

They showcase the breadth of expertise across the UK's vibrant space sector, which employs more than 55,000 people and generates £18.6 billion in annual revenue.

World leaders welcome Hamas response to Trump

Hamas has signalled its acceptance of core elements of President Trump’s proposed plan to end the war in Gaza.

Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept

Trump said an agreement must be reached by 6 p.m. U.S. Eastern time (22:00 GMT) on Sunday, or Gaza would face “all hell, like no one has ever seen before.”

Philippines Earthquake: Death toll rises to 72,

According to UN news, more than 200 people were injured in Bogo, Medellin, and San Remigio, and over 1,11,000 people have been impacted, including 20,000 displaced, many of whom are camped outside their damaged homes or in the open.

Here’s how UAE expats can gain quick entry

Whether for work, family visits, or leisure in hotspots like Musandam and Salalah, residents of the UAE can secure an unsponsored visa on arrival or a GCC resident eVisa.

Germany’s Munich Airport shut after drone

Munich Airport in Germany was closed for almost seven hours last night after several drones were sighted in its airspace.

White House warns of mass layoffs as US

White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters outside the White House that administration officials were already preparing for possible layoffs.