Opinion

Following increasing online debate regarding the position of the Iranian residents in UAE and their finances in the UAE, the authorities have come out with a straightforward and convincing answer. Not only is it on the need to combat rumors, but on the need to strengthen confidence in the legal systems of laws in the country, social inclusiveness, and sincerity …

The trend that is sweeping across the world towards the adoption of the cashless economy is led by Asia and mobile wallets are making the change reshape the landscape. In 2026, digital payment will cease to be a trend and begin to be a way of life in emerging and developed markets. The emergence of services such as GCash, GrabPay, …

Nowadays algorithms shape much of what we see online. Opinions trade like money across digital spaces. On apps such as X or Instagram, certain people have grown influential just by sharing views. These figures help large groups make sense of current events, political shifts, and society’s changes. They differ from old-school reporters who follow set rules at newsrooms. Free from …

On April 8th, 2025, the New York Times Connections puzzle demanded players make unique word connections that combined vocabulary knowledge with alternative thinking methods. Today’s puzzle number 667 offers four categories, including straightforward and challenging word sets. Category ColorCategory NameWordsYELLOWPRICKJAB, PIERCE, POKE, STICKGREENRADIO LINGOCOPY, NEGATIVE, OVER, ROGERBLUEOLD TESTAMENT BOOKSDANIEL, JOB, JUDGES, NUMBERSPURPLEWORDS PRONOUNCED “SH” WITHOUT AN “SH”SEAN, SIOBHAN, SUGAR, SURE …

One of the greatest diplomatic successes of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lies in the successful mediation of the exchange of 350 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine. The swap completed on Wednesday saw 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives return to their respective countries. Another Humanitarian Initiative This recent exchange is part of a grandeur mediation process …

Sanjoy Roy was given a life sentence by the Additional District and Sessions Court in Sealdah on Monday for the rape and killing of a junior physician at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The court determined that the offence did not qualify for the death penalty even though the prosecution had requested it and hence it …

On December 27, 2023, a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER jet carrying 392 passengers and crew members caught fire and crashed shortly after takeoff from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Japan’s busiest airport. The incident, which was caused by a bird strike that damaged the left engine, could have been a major disaster, but miraculously, everyone on board survived and escaped without serious …

Japan is facing a dilemma of how to attract more foreign workers to fill its labor shortage, as the country is no longer the preferred destination for many migrants, according to a business magazine. Toyo Keizai (Dec 2) reported that Japan is losing its appeal for foreign workers due to its low wages, harsh working conditions, and language barrier, compared …

The year 2024 could be a turbulent one for Asia, as several geopolitical flashpoints could escalate into conflicts or crises, according to analysts and observers. One of the most contentious issues is the future of Taiwan, which China considers a renegade province that must be reunited with the mainland, by force if necessary. Taiwan, however, has its own democratically elected …

Korea is often portrayed as a homogeneous nation with a single ethnicity, language, and culture. However, this image is increasingly at odds with the reality of a diverse and multicultural society, where people of different backgrounds, origins, and identities coexist and interact. According to the latest statistics, there are more than 2.5 million foreigners living in Korea, accounting for about …