Noah Zeaiter, Lebanon’s most wanted drug trafficker, arrested in Baalbek

Lebanon has arrested Noah Zeaiter, the country’s most notorious drug trafficker, during a military operation in Baalbek. Wanted for decades, Zeaiter led a vast narcotics network specialising in Captagon and maintained links to Hezbollah and the Assad regime. His detention follows years of evasion, international sanctions, and armed confrontations, marking a significant blow to Lebanon’s […]

Trump puts the endangered in danger: White House moves to roll back key species protections

The Trump administration is rolling back Endangered Species Act protections, allowing economic factors to influence habitat designations and narrowing the definition of critical habitat. This move, critics warn, could significantly increase extinction risks for vulnerable wildlife by prioritizing development over scientific conservation needs and weakening automatic protections for threatened species.

‘I’m going to welcome thousands of people’: Trump defends H-1B as MAGA accuses him of betraying ‘America First’

In a recent speech, President Trump highlighted the vital role skilled foreign workers play in advancing technology projects, particularly referencing the upcoming chip factory in Arizona. He emphasized that these professionals not only bring expertise but are also essential for mentoring American workers in high-tech positions.

UAE launches economic programme to attract 1,000 global trade companies and boost emirati exports

The UAE has launched an international economic programme to attract 1,000 global trade companies, aiming to strengthen its position in global commerce. The initiative includes a digital gateway linking thousands of Emirati exporters to international markets, creating new opportunities and expanding exports. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid highlighted that the programme reinforces the UAE’s role as […]

Global icon Priyanka Chopra is coming to Abu Dhabi this December

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas will headline the BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi from December 8-10. The Hollywood-Bollywood star will join other prominent figures like Idris Elba and Gary Vaynerchuk at the event, which aims to be the world’s largest debut media event, fostering deals and partnerships across the global media and entertainment industries.