On December 10, 2025, Cambodia national team pulled out of the SEA Games in Thailand after a sudden flare-up of border fighting with Thailand. The withdrawal came just a day after Cambodia’s athletes took part in the opening ceremony. The National Olympic Committee of Cambodia cited serious safety concerns and pressure from families to return […]
Season 4 of The Great Indian Kapil Show will begin streaming globally on Netflix from December 20, 2025. The show brings back the full regular cast — Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek, along with returning panel members Archana Puran Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu. Fans can expect comedy sketches, celebrity guests, and […]
Starting 1 January 2026, the UAE will tax soft drinks based on how much sugar they carry instead of using the old flat 50% rate. Drinks with more sugar per 100 ml will cost more, while low-sugar or zero-sugar beverages could end up cheaper. Drinks sweetened with only non-sugar substitutes may get zero tax. This […]
The UAE has updated its speed regulations to improve road safety and traffic flow across emirates. Abu Dhabi introduced real-time variable speed limits on major roads, adjusting for traffic and weather conditions. Speed limits were lowered on Sweihan Road (E20) from 120 km/h to 100 km/h and parts of E11 from 160 km/h to 140 km/h. The 120 km/h minimum […]
Mohamed Salah has been left out of Liverpool FC’s squad for the upcoming Champions League match against Inter Milan following his public criticism of the club and head coach Arne Slot. Salah had expressed that he felt “thrown under the bus” after being benched for a third straight game and said his relationship with Slot […]
At the ongoing Bridge Summit in Abu Dhabi, Priyanka Chopra preached and we listened. She shared that although social media is incredibly important for brand image, it is still just a tool for connection and not validation. “Scrolling constantly, comparing yourself to curated snapshots, can consume your mental space. It can make you feel like […]
Get ready to ride. Etihad Rail is finally launching passenger services in 2026. This nationwide network will connect 11 major cities and regions, making it easier than ever to travel across the UAE. Beyond convenience, the railway is expected to boost the economy, reshape the real estate market, and encourage city-dwellers to live farther out […]
Named the 2nd most popular Indian director of 2025 by IMDb, Aryan Khan is still on our minds more than two months after his debut piece Bads of Bollywood premiered. In a recent interview with GQ reminiscing about Aryan’s directing journey, he shared anecdotes about working with an ensemble cast of well-known Bollywood stars, including […]
This race weekend we witnessed Lando Norris’ maiden F1 Drivers’ World Title. Ending four-time world champion Verstappen’s hopes of equalling Michael Schumacher’s record of five consecutive Drivers’ titles, Norris was the strongest contender with a 12-point lead over Verstappen, who was four points ahead of third-placed Piastri in what was a dramatic battle for the […]
The UAE is changing the VAT rules from 1 January 2026 to make things simpler for businesses and residents. Companies using the reverse charge system no longer have to create self invoices but still need to keep records. People and businesses have five years to claim any VAT refunds. The Federal Tax Authority can deny […]