‘She nearly died’: 18-month-old girl was returned to ICE custody, denied medication despite life-threatening illness, lawsuit says

An 18-month-old girl, Amalia, was hospitalized with a life-threatening respiratory illness while detained by US immigration authorities. She was returned to custody and denied medication after her release from the hospital, amidst a measles outbreak at the Dilley, Texas facility. Her parents, also detained, sued for their release.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi sentenced to fresh jail term in Iran

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has received over seven additional years in prison, alongside a two-year travel ban and internal exile, according to her lawyer. The Iranian activist, already incarcerated, is reportedly on a hunger strike. This latest sentence follows her persistent campaigning against the regime’s human rights abuses, including the death penalty and mandatory dress […]

Two Indian American men indicted for allegedly using 3,000 stolen identities to defraud online gambling sites of $3 million

Two Indian American men from Glastonbury face federal charges for allegedly using thousands of stolen identities to defraud online gambling platforms, including FanDuel, of approximately $3 million. Amitoj Kapoor and Siddharth Lillaney are accused of exploiting new user incentives with illicitly obtained personal data, leading to charges of fraud, identity theft, and money laundering.

Dubai’s beach makeover: Women-only beaches to night swimming, floating bridges and mega coastline expansions

Dubai is undertaking a massive coastal transformation, expanding public beaches to 105 km and enhancing facilities by 400% through the Blue and Green Spaces 2030 Roadmap. Projects like Jumeirah Beach 1, Al Mamzar Beach Corniche with its floating bridge and a Dh500 million Umm Suqeim Beach makeover are set to redefine the emirate’s shores, introducing […]

UAE 2026 investment guide: Step-by-step tips to buy an off-plan property in Dubai, with costs and risks

Buying off-plan property in Dubai offers strategic entry into the market with flexible payment plans and potential price appreciation. Read on as we outline the process, from developer research and DLD/RERA registration to understanding costs, signing SPAs and navigating handover. While offering benefits like lower entry prices and customisation, buyers must be aware of risks […]

Future of a giant golden Trump statue ‘Don Colossus’ remains uncertain despite completion; here’s why

A colossal gold-leafed statue of Donald Trump, “Don Colossus,” remains uninstalled in Ohio over a year after completion. Commissioned by crypto entrepreneurs for $360,000, sculptor Alan Cottrill claims he’s still owed $92,000. The project highlights crypto venture instability and shifting alliances, with the statue potentially finding a home at Trump’s Doral resort.

Saudi Arabia cracks down: Over 20,000 arrested for residency, labour and border law violations

Saudi security agencies arrested over 20,000 individuals for violating residency, labor, and border laws during intensified enforcement operations. The crackdown, which also saw 11,656 deportations, targeted illegal residents and those aiding them. Authorities continue to warn against facilitating illegal entry, with severe penalties for offenders.