UAE expands Nafis till 2040, adds monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance / Image: file In a significant move to strengthen Emirati employment in the private sector, the United Arab Emirates announced a major expansion of its flagship Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed…
NEW DELHI: Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to travel to Canada for his country’s World Cup match against Germany despite being under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offenses.The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) had earlier said the 23-year-old would not be able to travel to Canada, but confirmed on Thursday that the…
Iran seeks to diversify its customer base beyond China. Photo credit: AP Iran has stepped up efforts to attract some of Asia’s biggest oil buyers after a 60-day US sanctions waiver took effect, creating a temporary opening for Tehran to resume exports and clear millions of barrels of oil currently stored at sea, according to…
Robert Pattinson talks about playing the antagonist in ‘The Odyssey’ and compares his role to ‘The Twilight Saga’ (YouTube) Over the years, Robert Pattinson has become known for one of Hollywood’s most popular franchises, ‘The Twilight Saga’. As he preps for his upcoming film, ‘The Odyssey’, directed by Christopher Nolan, the actor could not help…
Preity Zinta, over the years, has often shared details about her close friendships in Bollywood and is frequently seen talking about them. There was a time when, during an appearance on a popular reality TV show, the actress opened up about a co-actor and close friend, revealing that he would be the last person she…
Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Agency Image) Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma has explained the intent behind his comment describing Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as “unprofessional”, a line that had led to discussion on social media.The remark originally came during a chat with AB de Villiers on his YouTube channel, where Jitesh was…
Cassandra Kulukundis accepts the award for casting for “One Battle After Another” during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Cassandra Kulukundis accepts the award for casting for “One Battle After Another” during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in…
Humanity has already sent five spacecraft on trajectories that will eventually carry them beyond the Solar System, demonstrating that technologically advanced civilisations can launch interstellar probes. That raises an intriguing possibility. Could another civilisation have done the same and sent robotic explorers to our cosmic neighbourhood? According to a new study by astronomer T. Joseph…
US will offer visa interview in 10 days if you pay $750. Conditions apply The US State Department will soon begin a pilot project for an expedited B1/B2 visa appointment at a fee of $750. This will allow the applicants to get an interview appointment at selected posts within 10 days. The pilot project will…
NEW DELHI: Former skipper Rohit Sharma won hearts after an accidental incident during a Mumbai Indians training session ahead of a crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants.Rohit, who is working his way back from injury, was batting in the nets when a shot inadvertently struck a ground staff member on Sunday. What followed,…