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In a big geopolitical and economic move, Indonesia has announced plans to cut its fuel imports from Singapore substantially, and instead seek for supply from the United States and Middle-Eastern nations. This move, fuelled by both price implications and a balancing of global strategic interests, is a major one for the biggest economy in Southeast Asia. Singapore, a regional refinement …

On 19 April 2025, yet another milestone and a significant humanitarian action has been carried out by the UAE with the collaborative cooperation between the nations Russia and Ukraine. The Ukrainian President has officially rolled out the breaking news about the return of 277 Ukrainian defenders from the captivity of Russia. And this historical exchange became possible with the unparalleled …

Mario Vargas Llosa, the famous Peruvian writer and Nobel laureate, breathed his last on Sunday in Lima: age 89. A colossus of Latin American literature, Vargas Llosa is known for his sharp storytelling, rich characters, and courageous commentary in politics and society. His children—Álvaro, Gonzalo, and Morgana—shared the news in a heartfelt letter posted by Álvaro on social media. They …

Asia is still on a high with respect to global travel and, therefore, it was no surprise to see three of its airports on the World Airport Awards 2025, which took place recently in Madrid. At the very top? Singapore Changi Airport, once again crowned the finest in the world. Hamad International Airport at Doha honors the second position, followed …

It is Asia that can boast of having the most powerful and most renowned companies in the world. These companies in energy, technology, aviation, and every other industry seemingly outshine everyone else in the global arena. Let’s take a quick look at the 10 massive corporations stirring up the Asia countries in 2025. 1. Saudi Aramco Industry: Oil and Gas …

The 65-year-old Val Kilmer, versatile and magnetic actor famous for his works in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, has died. As Mercedes Kilmer, his daughter, stated, Kilmer died in Los Angeles on Tuesday night amid family and friends. The New York Times aired the news first. Complications of pneumonia led to the demise of the actor, who had …

Numbeo reports in the 2025 Safety Index that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the second safest country in the world. Only Andorra, the small European country, deserves to stand higher than the UAE-Gulf nation. The ranking is really much praiseworthy for the Gulf nation. Other rankings of the GCC countries are also commendable: Qatar in third place and …

Andrew Cross, a well known YouTuber who used the handle ‘Desert Drifter’ died on March 4, 2025, at the age of 36. He died a month after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a severe car accident on January 31. Andrew was put on life support after the accident and his family kept everyone updated on his status through posts …

In a first for the east coast of Australia for over 50 years, millions of people are preparing for Cyclone Alfred. Residents in flood-prone areas are being urged to evacuate while they can before the worst hits. Cyclone Alfred’s Coast Approach Storm warnings stretch over 500 km along the coasts of Queensland and New South Wales. Cyclone Alfred is the …

The UAE petrol and diesel prices for March 2025 are announced. Compared to last month, people are required to pay lesser prices. These prices are applicable in all of the 7 emirates across the UAE, including Dubai, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah. The UAE fuel prices are announced on the final date of each month. The rates for February picked …