3,000 Golden Retrievers gather for annual celebration in Colorado: ‘Pure magic…’
US - It’s not every day you get to witness hundreds, let alone thousands, of dogs gathering for an event. But in Golden, Colorado, that happens every year. ‘Goldens in Golden’, the annual event which began in 2019, saw around 3,000 Golden Retrievers at the event this year, on February...
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Blood river mystery: What’s polluting Buenos Aires’ river?
Argentina -  A stream on the outskirts of Buenos Aires turned blood red, causing anxiety among residents who blamed it on pollution. People living in Avellaneda, a town six miles (10 kilometres) from the center of the Argentine capital, described being woken by a stench emanating from the river. "The...
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Meet Opera Air, the web browser that wants you to disconnect
Norway - Most digital platforms are all about getting us to spend more time connected. Opera's new web browser gives a good impression of being a tool that wants to do the opposite: encouraging us to take breaks from browsing. With a sleek, minimalist design, Opera Air has the UI...
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Look: Indian expat wins gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck in Dubai
Dubai: An Indian expat has won a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck in Dubai. Someswararao Mungi, a 38-year-old fintech professional from India, emerged as the winner of the region’s first 24K gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck. His unexpected win was the highlight of Dubai Gold Souk Extension’s ‘Shop and Win’ campaign, which ran from...
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Dubai launches novel Rail Bus
Dubai: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) today launched the ‘Rail Bus’ at the World Government Summit in Dubai. The novel bus has an operational speed of 100kmph, the authority said. The bus has a capacity of 40 passengers, it added. What is a rail bus? A rail bus is...
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UAE initiates first phase of decade-long Blue Visa system
DUBAI - The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) have announced the details of the launch of the first phase of the Blue Visa system in the United Arab Emirates. The Ministry said that 20 sustainability thought leaders...
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KFC & Pizza Hut Operator in Turkey Declares Bankruptcy, Shuts Down Over 500 Restaurants
Turkey - KFC & Pizza Hut Operator in Turkey Declares Bankruptcy, Shuts Down Over 500 Restaurants The former operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in Turkey, Iş Gıda, has officially filed for bankruptcy, citing financial distress and an inability to meet obligations. The company, which was responsible for running hundreds...
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Jennifer Lopez is coming to the UAE
ABU DHABI -  get ready to move those hips and sing like your life depends on it because the Jennifer Lopez is heading to the UAE capital. Yep. Actual Jenny from the block… we don’t know about you but we can’t quite keep it together. The icon is set to...
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Mobile-first platforms change UAE media landscape
UAE - The UAE has emerged as a leader in media innovation, with digital consumption trends driven by a tech-savvy population and government-backed initiatives. The rise of mobile-first platforms and personalized content has significantly shaped the way audiences engage with media. Barbie Nuki, Founder and CEO of Yalla TV, shares...
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