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 […]
Lando Norris topped the times in the opening session of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, edging Max Verstappen by a tiny 0.008 seconds. Norris set his fastest lap at 1 minute 24.485 seconds around Yas Marina Circuit, showing strong pace ahead of the weekend’s title-deciding race. Verstappen and other leading drivers were close behind, […]
On December 4, 2025, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a life-size bronze statue of their characters, Raj and Simran, from the 1995 film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) in Leicester Square, London. The statue marks the first time an Indian film has been honoured in the square’s “Scenes in the Square” walk-of-fame. The sculpture […]
Miley Cyrus, 33, and musician Maxx Morando, 27, have confirmed their engagement after four years of dating. The announcement followed their appearance at the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash on December 1, 2025, where Cyrus was seen wearing a custom diamond ring designed by Jacquie Aiche. The ring features a cushion-cut the diamond set […]
At a meeting in Nyon, Switzerland on December 3, 2025, the governing body UEFA awarded hosting rights for the 2029 Women’s European Championship to Germany national women’s football team / Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB). Germany beat out competing bids from Poland and a joint Denmark-Sweden offer. The tournament will feature 16 teams competing across eight German […]
A mass wedding for 54 Palestinian couples was held on December 2, 2025 in Khan Younis, Gaza, under the banner of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The event was organised by the UAE and funded by Al Fares Al‑Shahim to coincide with the country’s 54th National Day. The ceremony, named Thawb Al Farah (Garment of Joy), […]
India’s bizarre run of luck at the coin toss continued as they lost their 20th consecutive men’s ODI toss during the second match against South Africa in Raipur. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bowl first. The unusual streak started during the 2023 World Cup and the odds of 20 […]
The film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa, has been selected as India’s official submission for the Best International Feature category at the Oscars 2026. A 12-member committee picked Homebound from 24 films across multiple languages. The film has already received acclaim on the global festival circuit, […]
The Emirate of Ajman has entered the Guinness World Records by arranging 603 vehicles to spell out the phrase “EID AL ETIHAD UAE 54.” The event was part of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations and took place under the patronage of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Tourism, […]
David Beckham visited a girls’ residential school in Visakhapatnam to observe the new Project-Based Learning (PBL) initiative being implemented under Mantra4Change and Education Above All (EAA). Over 107 government residential schools across several states are now using PBL to replace rote methods with student-led projects, collaboration, and real-world problem solving. Beckham attended a live PBL […]