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You don’t have to venture very far to find dreamy staycations in the UAE.One might think you need to take a flight for a change of scenery, but we’re here to tell you that that is not always the case. For us Dubai folk, stunning, luxurious staycations await just an hour’s (or a bit more) drive away from the city, offering breathtaking beach views, mountain escapes, desert hideouts, overwater villas and heritage stays.Anantara SantoriniIt’s in the name. Anantara Santorini is perched on the edge of the Arabian Gulf’s pristine blue waters, and will take you away to Grecian lanes drenched…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on a generic drugmaker that was the subject of a ProPublica investigation last year, citing problems with safety tests that delayed the recall of a medicine linked to deaths in the U.S. In December, ProPublica reported that a Glenmark Pharmaceuticals factory in central India was responsible for an outsized share of recalls for pills that didn’t dissolve properly and could harm American patients. Among the string of recalls, federal regulators…
I’m disappointed with President Putin, Trump saysDonald Trump has presented a new, shorter deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire over the war in Ukraine of “ten or 12 days” from Monday.The US president said there was “no reason” in waiting any longer as no progress towards peace had been made. Two weeks ago, Trump said President Vladimir Putin had 50 days to end the war or Russia would face severe tariffs.Speaking at a news conference in Scotland, Trump said he would confirm the new deadline on Monday or Tuesday, but reiterated the threat to impose sanctions and secondary…
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read: Recommended Citation: Zachary Shemtob, The morning read for Monday, July 28, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 28, 2025, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/07/the-morning-read-for-monday-july-28/ Source link
Dubai’s public transport is booming as more and more people look to sustainable mobilityDubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has recorded a big increase in use of public transport in the first half of 2025 in comparison to 2024. Dubai’s public transport served approximately 395.3 million riders in the first half of 2025, which was a 9% increase on compared to around 361.2 million riders during the same period in 2024.The modes of transport include Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, and marine transport, along with taxis and shared mobility options such as app-based vehicles, hourly rentals, and on-demand buses. The…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The continents are rapidly drying out and the earth’s vast freshwater resources are under threat, according to a recently released study based on more than 20 years of NASA satellite data. Here are the report’s key findings and what they portend for humankind: Much of the Earth is suffering a pandemic of “continental drying,” affecting the countries containing 75% of the world’s population, the new research shows. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, examined changes to…
After weeks of tense negotiations between their top trade officials, the European Union and US have finally struck a framework deal – and it comes on the eve of America’s latest round of tariff talks with China.Ultimately it took leaders from Washington and Brussels to sit down face to face to reach Sunday’s agreement.That’s something we’ve also seen with the other deals that President Donald Trump has struck – his personal involvement is what has pushed them over the line – even when the prospects of a breakthrough did not seem bright.The deal matters to both sides because so many…
This new cafe, indoor farm and community space deserves a spot on your summer restaurant listHouse favourite One Life Kitchen is growing – literally and figuratively. The community concept has a brand new outpost in Alserkal Avenue, resident cool club for all the cool kids, and now a culture and dining hotspot in the city, and this one is a little bit different. After wildly successful branches in D3 and JVC, they’ve made a pivot into a farm-to-table experience coming straight from just one level above – The Growhouse by One Life.Necip Camcigil, founder of One Life, tells us that…
Getty ImagesThe Trump administration is spearheading an ambitious, but controversial, peace initiative aimed at ending the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that has also drawn in neighbouring Rwanda.Its mediation efforts come as no surprise, as DR Congo – a nation in the heart of Africa – is endowed with the mineral wealth that the US requires to power the IT, and now AI, revolutions, much of which is currently going to China.US President Donald Trump is expected to host the leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda – Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame – in the coming weeks…
Blending fast-paced city life with storied heritage, Hong Kong is where East meets West. Here, we’ve planned the perfect break for experiencing the best of both worlds…Where to stay: Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong KongWhat’s it like?The first-ever Shangri-La property in Hong Kong, this property first opened its doors in June 1981. Located inthe famous shopping and entertainment district of Tsim Sha Sui East, it overlooks Victoria Harbour, offering a stunning view of the Hong Kong Island skyline. A 35-minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport, it’s also played host to countless celebrities and VIPs over the years, and several famous Hong…