Kerala’s affordable Dh1-a-Day Dh62,000 health

In a major relief for Indian expats from Kerala living in the UAE, the state government has extended the registration deadline for its affordable Dh1-a-day health and accident insurance scheme, NORKA Care, until October 30.

India, Oman hold 3rd Army-to-Army Staff Talks in

The Indian Army strengthened its defence cooperation with the Royal Army of Oman during the 3rd Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) held in New Delhi from October 22 to 23.

Scientists uncover molecular

Israeli and US scientists have uncovered how molecular “passports” regulate traffic through nuclear pore complexes in human cells, revealing a dynamic mechanism that could transform understanding of diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and ALS.

Kabul residents face soaring firewood and coal

Kabul residents are struggling with soaring firewood and coal prices ahead of winter, with costs rising sharply due to higher transportation expenses and taxes, creating severe challenges for low-income families in the Afghan capital.

Google says its Willow chip achieved first-ever

Google’s Willow quantum chip has achieved the world’s first “verifiable quantum advantage,” running its Quantum Echoes algorithm 13,000 times faster than the best classical supercomputer and marking a major step toward real-world quantum computing applications in drug discovery and materials science.

Saudi King appoints Sheikh Saleh Al Fawzan as new

Sheikh Al Fawzan will also serve as Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and as General President of the General Presidency for Scholarly Research and Ifta, with the rank of Minister.

New taxi fare structure rolls out in Dubai:

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a revised fare structure for taxis across Dubai, introducing updated booking and flagfall charges based on peak and off-peak hours.

Trump says he wants to be “nice” to

US President Donald Trump announced a 155% tariff on Chinese goods effective November 1, 2025, asserting it as a necessary move to protect American interests despite his stated wish to maintain amicable relations with Beijing.

India donates 81 school buses to strengthen

Reaffirming the enduring India-Nepal partnership, the Government of India has donated 81 school buses to educational institutions across 48 districts of Nepal, strengthening educational access and underscoring its long-standing commitment to development cooperation and solidarity with Nepal.

Sharjah Police write off decade-old traffic

Sharjah Police have cancelled more than 7,000 traffic fines that are over a decade old, benefiting 284 people.

European Union countries agree to ban all Russian

Energy ministers of almost all EU countries voted in favour of the draft regulation, which applies to both pipeline oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), during a meeting in Luxembourg held on October 20.

Some relief for H1B visa applicants, USD 100,000

H-1B workers who are petitioned for or employed at an institution of higher education or its affiliated or related nonprofit entities, a nonprofit research organization, or a government research organization, are not subject to this numerical cap, USCIS noted.