Category: World

Dubai: Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi has won the world’s largest AI Film Award for his movie Lily, receiving a $1 million prize from Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai. The award, organised in collaboration with Google Gemini, is part of the summit’s fourth edition held from January 9 to 11 under the theme “Content for Good.” The event brought together over 15,000 creators, influencers, executives, and global experts to explore the future of content creation. The competition received 3,500 film…

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Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed their commitment to deepen India-Germany ties across defence, economy, technology, climate action, and people-to-people exchanges during Merz’s official visit to India, according to a joint statement. Chancellor Merz, accompanied by a delegation including 23 leading German CEOs, made his first official visit to India and Asia since taking office, underlining Germany’s prioritisation of India as a key strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific. The visit marks 25 years of India-Germany Strategic Partnership and 75 years of diplomatic relations. The visit…

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Tehran: A striking new form of protest is emerging in Iran, where women have been seen lighting cigarettes from burning portraits of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The trend, which has spread rapidly on social media, highlights public anger over the ongoing economic crisis, soaring inflation, the plunging rial, and government repression. Since late December 2025, protests across the country have grown into one of the biggest challenges to Khamenei’s rule. Demonstrators have taken to the streets, chanted slogans, damaged government property, and persisted despite internet and telecommunications blackouts. Symbolic…

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BHARATI Startup Zone Showcases Role of Agri-Startups in Strengthening Export Value Chains Dubai:  The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, participated in IndusFood 2026, during which it organised the BHARATI Startup Challenge to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural and processed food export sector. The initiative aims to support export-ready startups by providing mentorship, market access and policy facilitation. Selected startups emerging from the challenge will be provided international exposure through participation in Gulfood in Dubai,…

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Tehran: Once known as “the world’s richest child,” surrounded by luxury yet marked by loneliness, Reza Pahlavi has unexpectedly become the focal point of Iran’s most intense protests in decades. As nationwide demonstrations that began in late December 2025 continue to escalate, chants calling for the return of Iran’s former crown prince are echoing across the country. Iran is currently witnessing widespread unrest driven by a deep economic crisis, soaring inflation, the historic collapse of the rial, and growing anger over the Islamic Republic’s repressive policies. What began as protests…

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New York: The United States carried out a series of intense airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) positions across Syria on Saturday night, unleashing what officials described as a decisive response to the killing of three American citizens. The US State Department and Central Command (CENTCOM) released video footage confirming the operation and showcasing precision strikes on militant infrastructure. The military action is part of “Operation Hawkeye Strike,” launched on the orders of President Donald Trump as retaliation for a deadly attack on US forces last month. According to CENTCOM, the…

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Lucknow: Envisioned as more than just a residential development, NRI Retreat Apartments emerges as a welcoming, cosmopolitan community designed for Non-Resident Indians and elite Indian homeowners seeking global standards of living in the heart of Lucknow. Rooted in the belief that diverse cultures thrive best together, the project promises a harmonious living environment where residents from different geographies feel at home. Positioned as a lifestyle destination, NRI Retreat invites residents to indulge in luxury and discover joy in every moment. The development reflects thoughtful planning, international sensibilities, and a strong…

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Washington:  Amid evolving global tensions and developments in Venezuela, US President Donald Trump has proposed a sharp increase in America’s defence budget to USD 1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027. At the same time, remarks by the Trump administration regarding Greenland have ignited an intense political debate in Washington over national security, NATO relations, and diplomatic priorities. President Trump announced that he intends to raise the defence budget from USD 1 trillion to USD 1.5 trillion, calling the move essential to keeping the United States secure in the current global…

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Seoul | The head of South Korea’s main opposition party, the People Power Party (PPP), expressed public regret on Wednesday over former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived attempt to impose martial law, acknowledging the confusion and public distress it caused. At a press conference held at the PPP headquarters, Representative Jang Dong-hyeok formally apologized, stating that the December 3, 2024, declaration of martial law was “wrong and inappropriate” and had inflicted both inconvenience on citizens and pain to party members. Bowing his head, Jang emphasized the party’s commitment to accountability,…

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