Dubai, UAE — Authorities in Dubai have revealed a detailed traffic and public transport plan for the New Year’s Eve celebrations around Burj Khalifa, as hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors are expected to gather to welcome 2026. Major roads in Downtown Dubai will be closed in phases from 4pm on Wednesday, December 31,…
Melbourne, Australia — England ended an 18-match winless streak in Australia, avoiding an Ashes clean sweep with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Australia in a chaotic two-day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Chasing a target of 175, England reached the mark in just 33 overs under devilishly tricky batting conditions, delighting thousands of…
Miami, FL — Local nightlife influencer and award-winning mixologist Giovanny Gutierrez is taking cocktail lovers beyond the stereotypical frozen daiquiris of South Beach, highlighting the vibrant bar culture that defines Miami. Gutierrez, founder of Chat Chow TV and National Bacardi Ambassador, has made it his mission to explore the city’s nightlife and elevate its drink…
For a century, the Rockettes have been synonymous with Christmas in New York City, dazzling audiences at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. This year, troupe member Brooklyn Bronson shares her personal tips for enjoying the city’s holiday magic. Bronson, in her fourth season with the troupe, explains that for the Rockettes, Christmas starts early. “We…
A lucky ticket holder in Arkansas has won an estimated $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, marking the second-largest lottery prize in US history. The winning numbers—4, 25, 31, 52, 59, and the red Powerball 19—were drawn on Monday, bringing excitement and curiosity to the Little Rock suburb of Cabot, home to about 27,000 residents. Sharon Strong,…
The head of the UK’s largest trade union body has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to keep the option of a customs union with the European Union on the table, warning that living standards must improve or public trust in mainstream politics could erode further. Paul Nowak, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress…
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following nearly three weeks of intense fighting along their disputed border that left dozens dead and forced close to one million people from their homes. The agreement, confirmed in a joint statement by the defence ministers of both countries, took effect at noon local time on…
The US Federal Reserve has acknowledged that economic inequality in the country has widened in recent years — and some policymakers admit it is not a problem the central bank can easily resolve. During the pandemic, the Fed slashed interest rates to historic lows to protect the economy from collapse. While the move stabilized markets…
Russia attacks Kyiv in a large-scale overnight assault just days before planned peace talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump, escalating tensions as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the nearly four-year conflict. Ukrainian authorities said the capital was targeted by a coordinated wave of missiles and attack drones, triggering air…
Residents of a small village in northwestern Nigeria are struggling to make sense of a US missile strike that landed near their community, with locals insisting the area has no history of ISIS activity. A day after part of a projectile fired by the United States hit Jabo village in Sokoto state, fear and confusion…
