December 2024

World’s Fastest G-Class Unveiled: HOF Sir Class Honors Lewis Hamilton Ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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Luxury car tailor HOF (formerly Hofele) has unveiled the world’s fastest G-Class SUV, the HOF Sir Class, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, ahead of the Grand Prix. This supercharged SUV boasts an astounding 1,063 horsepower, breaking new ground as...
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Cholera outbreak in South Sudan ‘rapidly escalating’, aid group warns
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A cholera outbreak in South Sudan is worsening at an alarming rate, with fears growing that the disease may spread to surrounding areas, humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned on Friday. The outbreak has already led to 737 reported...
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16-Year-Old Sprinting Sensation Gout Gout Runs Fourth-Fastest U18 100m Time in History
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Australian teenage sprinting star Gout Gout stunned the athletics world on Friday, recording the fourth-fastest under-18 100m time ever with a wind-assisted 10.04 seconds during the heats at the All-Schools Athletics Championships in Queensland. While the tailwind prevented the time...
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Vietnamese Tycoon Truong My Lan Loses Appeal Against Death Sentence in $12 Billion Fraud Case
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Truong My Lan, once one of Vietnam’s wealthiest businesswomen, has lost her appeal against a death sentence for masterminding one of the largest financial frauds in history. The 68-year-old real estate tycoon was found guilty of embezzling more than $12...
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Stanley’s next collaboration partner is Lionel Messi. What is this special bottle created with the world’s greatest soccer player?
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Stanley, a brand renowned for its collaborations with fashion labels and artists, has now entered the world of sports by partnering with none other than Lionel Messi, widely celebrated as the greatest soccer player of all time. This marks Stanley's...
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The Pope’s new wheels! His Holiness is gifted a ‘G-Wagon popemobile’ made especially for him – and it’s all-electric
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Pope Francis has added a new set of wheels to his collection: a custom-built, all-electric G-Wagon popemobile from Mercedes-Benz. This environmentally friendly vehicle aligns with the pontiff’s advocacy for climate action and marks the first fully electric popemobile in history....
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How South Korea woke up to the shortest martial law in history
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Nation Overcomes First Attempted Coup in Over 40 Years Within Hours Seoul, South Korea – South Koreans woke up on Wednesday to an unprecedented chapter in their nation’s history: the briefest imposition of martial law, which lasted only two hours....
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What time will Maroon 5 perform at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024?
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The highly anticipated Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is in full swing, and tonight the spotlight is on Maroon 5 as they take the stage at the Yasalam After-Race Concerts at Etihad Park. Fronted by the charismatic Adam Levine, the band...
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Dubai to Reinstate 30% Alcohol Sales Tax Starting January 2025
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Dubai will reintroduce a 30% sales tax on alcoholic beverages beginning January 1, 2025, marking the end of a temporary suspension of the tax. The announcement was communicated to restaurants and bars by alcohol retailer African + Eastern via email....
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New Year 2025 holidays: Kuwait declares 4-day weekend
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Kuwait’s cabinet has officially announced a four-day weekend to mark the New Year 2025, providing a festive break for government employees and institutions. The holiday will span from Wednesday, January 1, through Saturday, January 4, 2025, with regular work resuming...
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