Dubai to roll out ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ plan

Tenants in Dubai could soon be able to pay their annual rent in monthly instalments, with a new Dubai Land Department-backed “Rent Now, Pay Later” service expected to launch in September 2026.

Cholera surge puts millions of children at risk

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sounded the alarm over the rapidly worsening cholera outbreak across West and Central Africa, with six countries reporting active outbreaks and millions of children facing an increased risk of infection.

Qatar permanently bans 27 individuals from

Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has permanently banned 27 individuals from working in the country’s healthcare sector after they were found to have submitted falsified experience certificates while applying for professional practice licences.

Historic solar eclipse to cross Europe as Spain

Millions of people across Europe are preparing to watch a highly anticipated solar eclipse, with parts of Spain set to witness a rare total eclipse as the Moon passes in front of the Sun shortly before sunset.

Nepal: Bodies of three elite Nepali climbers

Emotions ran high at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport on Tuesday as officials brought out the coffins one by one and placed them in a hearse.

“We own it”: Trump reiterates

The US President further warned Iran against taking any action, saying that it could face a forceful response.

Pakistan, Iran hold high-level talks as Hormuz

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday, as Islamabad continues diplomatic efforts aimed at easing the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States.

Trump hid in airport catering truck before secret

US President Donald Trump was secretly transported out of Turkey aboard a military aircraft last month after a reported Iranian assassination threat triggered an elaborate security operation involving a decoy Air Force One and an airport catering truck.

Syria court sentences former president Bashar

Syria’s former president Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia after a Damascus court convicted him over crimes committed during the violent crackdown in Deraa at the start of the country’s uprising in 2011.

US court drops criminal charges against Gautam

A US federal judge has dismissed criminal fraud and bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, bringing a major case against one of India’s richest businessmen to an end.

Airline cannot comment on any findings,

According to a statement by a spokesperson from the airline, the carrier said that it would continue to provide all necessary cooperation to the concerned authorities as required for the probe.

Colombia: At least 132 killed, 570 injured in

The association, which participated in a disaster response meeting with the president, said the city of Pereira alone has reported 60 deaths.