Category: International
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Two Britons charged over Iran plot to hit RAF Fairford airbase
British prosecutors have charged two London men under the National Security Act over a September incident at RAF Fairford, with police saying they were suspected of assisting Iran. Read more →
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US tells Gulf allies to brace for Iran strikes.
US officials have quietly warned Middle East allies to prepare for possible new strikes on Iran after the 3 November midterm elections, and for Iranian retaliation that could follow. Read more →
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Photo-filter gang blackmailing influencers in 14 countries
A single complaint to Sharjah Police uncovered a cybercrime gang that used malicious photo filters to steal private images and blackmail victims across 14 countries. Read more →
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Golden Visa steps : How to nominate yourself online
You no longer need to wait for a nomination letter to apply for a UAE Golden Visa. Here's how to check your eligibility and submit a request online through ICP, step by step. Read more →
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NVIDIA alone beats 48 other US states’ top firms combined
A new ranking shows NVIDIA, Microsoft and SpaceX are worth more than the top companies of all 48 other US states combined, a sign of how far the AI boom has reshaped American wealth. Read more →
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US tells Gulf states to brace for possible Iran strikes
The US has warned Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a possible short, intense military campaign against Iran after the 3 November midterm elections, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Read more →
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Philippines e-Visa Launches in Dubai: What It Means for You
The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has started issuing e-Visas, removing the need for applicants to appear in person. Here's what it covers, the fees, and what Kuwait residents should check before travelling. Read more →
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Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Entry App for GCC residents.
Saudi Arabia has launched a digital entry service for GCC nationals and visitors crossing by land, and it becomes mandatory within six months. Here's how to register and what you need. Read more →
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315 people are missing
The UN has urged Iraq and Kuwait to speed up the search for 315 people, mostly Kuwaiti nationals, still missing since Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait. Read more →
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US Orders Non-Emergency Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia
The US has ordered non-emergency government staff and their families out of Saudi Arabia, as Houthi threats continue and Riyadh's King Khalid Airport only partly reopens. Read more →