SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned Wednesday that the economic impact of the Middle East war will be felt for months, as fuel prices surge and supplies tighten. In a rare nationwide address broadcast across major networks, Albanese urged citizens to limit fuel use and rely on public transport where possible. He said the conflict has triggered the largest spike in petrol and diesel prices in Australia’s history, driven by disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Australia imports about 90 percent of its fuel and has experienced localized shortages as supply chains are affected. Albanese called on…
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LONDON — President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is “strongly considering” pulling the United States out of NATO, calling the transatlantic alliance a “paper tiger” amid growing differences with European partners over the ongoing Iran conflict. In an interview with The Telegraph newspaper, Trump said leaving NATO was now “beyond reconsideration,” adding, “I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way.” The US president also took aim at the UK leadership, rebuking Keir Starmer over Britain’s decision not to join the US-Israel military effort. “You don’t…
Meta Platforms recently showcased two new Ray-Ban prescription smart glasses in the USA. A product that marks a fresh push by the tech giant to deepen its presence in the fast-growing wearable AI segment. The new Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics models target users who require everyday corrective eyewear. In a blog post, Meta said the new products support “nearly all prescriptions” and are designed for “all-day wear”, with ergonomic design features like adjustable temple tips, interchangeable nose pads and a slimmer frame. Priced from $499, the smart glasses are now available for pre-order with retail sales beginning…
In 2023, as the city of Madison in Wisconsin, US, geared up to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Mahanth Joishy waited for news that could potentially upend his life. His lymph nodes had been swollen and painful for more than a week, and he was awaiting the results of a blood test and CT scan. He was 43, and brimming with plans: as the Superintendent of the City of Madison Fleet Service, he was laser-focused on making the city’s government fleet the best in North America and had won prestigious awards for his efforts. On the personal front, he had entered the…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) has announced a landmark AED45 million strategic minority investment in CarniStore, the nation’s leading premium protein business, bringing together sourcing expertise, proprietary production, and digital retail to elevate food standards across the UAE. This marks EGF’s first investment in the food sector, representing a definitive step in the UAE’s mission to foster “National Champions” and signaling a powerful vote of confidence in the scalability of the country’s premium, locally-rooted F&B sector. Khalifa Al Hajeri, CEO of Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), commented, “EGF’s investment in CarniStore reflects our mandate to support…
Shivkumar Subramaniam. QBurst, a design-led digital engineering company powered by High AI-Q, has appointed Shivkumar Subramaniam as Regional Head, Middle East, based in Dubai, UAE. The appointment underscores QBurst’s strategic commitment to building a locally-rooted presence in the Middle East and strengthening its ability to serve enterprises and governments across the region. The Middle East represents one of the most significant growth opportunities in the global technology services market. According to Deloitte & MBZUAI, State of AI in the Middle East 2025 report, over 80% of organisations in the region feel intense pressure to adopt AI, yet nearly half lack the…
When the low-pressure weather system ‘Azm’ battered the UAE with copious amounts of rain last week, for many it was the time to draw on their experience of the April 2024 floods. While some were out for days volunteering to help those who needed it, others took precautions to ensure that their residential communities remained safe. Deepu AS has been an active volunteer for several years. On April 16, 2024, when the UAE received record-breaking rainfall, he was one of the first along with his team to go to water-logged areas to help those who were stuck. On the day,…
ISTANBUL — A rubber boat carrying migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea on Wednesdayafter a high-speed chase by the Turkish coast guard, officials said.The unfortunate event resulted in the deaths of 18 migrants, while at least 21 others were rescued successfully.According to the Turkish Coast Guard Command, the boat, with dozens of migrants on board, ignored multiple warnings to stop and attempted to flee at high speed, ultimately taking on water in the rough seas before capsizing. The sinking occurred off the coast of Bodrum, a popular Turkish tourist destination.Rescue teams, backed by a helicopter dispatched from Izmir, pulled 21…
JERUSALEM — Israeli settlers on Tuesday mounted another attack in the West Bank village of Tayasir, days after a CNN team covering the establishment of an illegal settler outpost were detained and assaulted by Israeli soldiers. At least four Palestinians were injured in the latest attack, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Eyewitnesses said Israeli settlers set fire to homes, farming sheds and vehicles. Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, already at unprecedented levels over the last three years, has reached a new zenith since the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran at the end of…
Niloy Nag’s story of moving from the corporate grind to entrepreneurial freedom follows a familiar arc. After two decades of thriving in a demanding telecom career in India and Dubai, Nag — like many high-achieving professionals — found himself asking the inevitable questions: What next? What was the one thing he loved most to wake up energised every morning? The answer, he realised, had always been clear: travel. An avid traveller, Nag was passionate about discovering new destinations, often planning every detail himself. Long before AI made trip-planning simple, he would spend hours meticulously researching routes, stays and experiences, charting…