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Iran’s top prosecutor on Friday called U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that he halted the hangings of 800 detained protesters there “completely false.” Meanwhile, the overall death toll from a bloody crackdown on nationwide demonstrations rose to at least 5,032, activists said. Activists fear many more are dead. They struggle to confirm information as…

If you’re an expat driver, here’s a simple breakdown of who can swap their home licence for a UAE / AI Image For many expatriates, securing a UAE driving licence quickly is a top priority after moving here. Rather than taking months of lessons, tests, and fees, residents from certain countries can exchange their existing…

The U.S. National Park Service staff tore down an exhibit on slavery at the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, following claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that historical and cultural institutions promote “anti-American ideology.” The exhibit was at the President’s House Site in Independence National Historical Park, where the first U.S. president,…

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website In six months, Dubai’s first-time buyer programme helped 2,000 residents purchase homes worth AED3.25 billion/Image: WAM For thousands of Dubai residents, owning a home is no longer a distant ambition. A government-led initiative launched last year is rapidly changing that reality, turning long-term renters into homeowners and injecting fresh…

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website When Steve Scherer began driving an Uber in northern Virginia, he was not trying to rediscover immigration as a subject. He had already spent years reporting on it from Europe.Scherer, a former foreign correspondent and bureau chief, published a first-person essay on his Substack this week describing how working…

New details are emerging in the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7. A preliminary private autopsy found that the 37-year-old mother of three was shot at least three times, sustaining wounds to her head, arm and breast. Lawyers…

File photo: US President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has reacted cautiously but positively to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that he could use frozen Russian assets to pay for entry into Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”.Also read: Who is in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Speaking…

A five-year-old Minnesota boy and his father were detained by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday while returning home from school and transferred to a detention centre, according to the boy’s school district. Liam Ramos — who recently turned five — and his father were taken into custody on the driveway of their Minneapolis…

No outdoor loudspeakers this Ramadan/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, Saudi authorities have reaffirmed strict rules governing mosque operations, with a renewed focus on sound discipline, prayer timing, and preparations for worshippers. The measures are intended to preserve the sanctity of prayers while ensuring comfort, order, and consideration for surrounding communities during the holy month. Outdoor…

By Kelly Geraldine Malone The Canadian Press Posted January 22, 2026 9:15 pm Updated January 22, 2026 9:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump has rescinded his invitation to Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his new “Board of Peace.” 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean…