DUBAI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - An influential Iranian cleric warned on Friday that Iran may target U.S.-linked investments in the region in retaliation for any U.S. attack on the Islamic Republic, Iranian news agencies reported. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States had an "armada" heading toward Iran but hoped he would not...
Hundreds of curious shoppers, some equipped with camping stools and rain gear, lined up for hours on a drizzly weekday in the western German city of Aachen. They weren't waiting for the latest phone or luxury handbag release: they were after a taste of a new chocolate bar. Swiss chocolate giant Lindt has drawn the crowds...
Her Highness Shaikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, a Dubai princess, wrote a powerful public statement against her now-former-husband, Sheikh Mana Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Bin Mana Al Maktoum. The 30-year-old took to Instagram earlier this week to announce their divorce because he allegedly has “other companions.” “Dear husband, as you are occupied with other companions, I hereby...
DUBAI (Reuters) - Hopes are fading that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have survived a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday (May 20) after search teams located the wreckage. "President Raisi's helicopter was completely burned in the crash. Unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead," the...
PETALING JAYA: Former national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei and his family are stuck in Paris as recent floods in Dubai are causing delays in flights from Europe. Lee, his wife Wong Mew Choo and their two sons, Terence and Kingston, travelled to Paris last weekend to participate in the Paris 100 Sino-French Badminton Charity Gala,...
DUBAI: Passengers at Dubai Airport are contending with the aftermath of the city's worst flood in 75 years, which has led to disruptions in luggage retrieval. Media reports said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed its heaviest rainfall from late Monday through Tuesday night, surpassing anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949. Suzaliana...
Leading crypto exchange, Binance has announced a new airdrop and web3 quest platform dubbed Megadrop. Announced on April 18, Megadrop is primarily a token launch platform that will host airdrops and Web3 quests by integrating the Binance Simple Earn program and the Binance Web3 Wallet. The goal, per Binance, is to make the airdrop experience more engaging for...
At the Token2049 conference, blockchain experts debated the Ethereum chain’s current problems. Experts from the blockchain industry discussed the latest innovations and development opportunities during a panel discussion at the Token2049 conference in Dubai. The discussion participants also touched upon the Ethereum blockchain, which is considered the dominant smart contract platform. According to the panelists, Ethereum has...
Dubai is grappling with extreme weather conditions that has disrupted the city’s infrastructure at a time when crypto elites have descended on the city for several industry conferences. Crypto conferences such as Blockchain Life and Token2049 encountered an unexpected twist on Apr. 16 as rainfall levels in Dubai surged to record highs within a 24-hour span, prompting adjustments...
Carrying Fish Inside The Public Transit Is Surprisingly Prohibited Attention all aquatic enthusiasts and aspiring merpeople! Dubai’s public transit reveals an amusing secret: a peculiar sign that boldly declares, “Carrying fish is not allowed on metro” While it may seem fishy (pun intended), this whimsical decree has a logical explanation. With the aim of maintaining a pleasant...
