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If you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve in Dubai, take note of these crucial road closuresWith New Year’s Eve just around the corner now, the Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a few road closures for the celebrations starting from 4pm on December 31.Those looking to head off to the magical celebrations of Downtown Dubai to ring in 2026 at a fancy restaurant or to catch the stunning Burj Khalifa firework display are advised to start their trips early and to use public transportation wherever possible.The Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) stated that a few roads in Dubai…
Kwasi Gyamfi AsieduNew York CityAFP via Getty ImagesSome 4.3in of snow was recorded in Central ParkNew York has woken up to its heaviest snowfall in nearly four years after a winter storm blanketed parts of the US north-east.New York City’s Central Park recorded 4.3in (11cm) of snow, its highest since January 2022, while other parts of the state saw up to 7.5in of snow, said the US National Weather Service (NWS).New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for more than half of counties in the state ahead of the storm. On Saturday, more than 900 flights were…
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar’s first general election in five years, held under the supervision of its military government while a civil war rages throughout much of the country.Critics charge that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to military rule, which began after the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. Her…
Home Daily News These boutique firms top bonuses given to… Lawyer Pay These boutique firms top bonuses given to associates by BigLaw firms By Amanda Robert December 22, 2025, 11:31 am CST Several elite boutique law firms are offering above-market bonuses to their associates this year. (Image from Shutterstock) Several elite boutique law firms are offering above-market bonuses to their associates this year. Associates at New York-founded litigation boutique firm Selendy Gay will receive base bonuses ranging from $17,250 to $132,250, depending on how long they’ve been with the firm, Law.com reports. Bonuses at Elsberg Baker & Maruri, a commercial…
Your hassle-free NYE commute starts hereAs the New Year approaches, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is gearing up to make sure your journey into 2026 is as seamless as possible. Forget the hassle of traffic and road closures; this year, the Dubai Metro New Year’s Eve service will be operating nonstop for over 43 hours, providing a convenient transport option to navigate the city’s celebrations.Starting at 5am on Wednesday December 31, 2025 and running all the way through to 11.59pm on Thursday January 1, 2026 the Dubai Metro is your ticket to hassle-free travel across the city. The RTA…
Rachel Muller-HeyndykandAdam GoldsmithThe sound of gunfire and blasts can be heard overnight and into the morning in KyivAn intense Russian attack on Kyiv overnight shows Moscow “doesn’t want peace”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday as he prepared for a fresh round of peace talks. Zelensky made the comments en route to Florida, where he will meet US President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss a new 20-point peace plan agreed by American and Ukrainian envoys.The 10-hour missile and drone barrage directed at Ukraine’s capital killed two people and left 32 injured, local authorities said.Damage to energy infrastructure left…
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory. It took effect at noon local time.In addition to ending fighting, the agreement calls for no further military movements and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes.Only Thailand had employed airstrikes in the fighting, hitting sites in Cambodia as recently as Saturday morning, according…
Home Daily News Lawyer sues IRS to recognize her dog as legal… Tax Law Lawyer sues IRS to recognize her dog as legal dependent By John O’Brien December 22, 2025, 1:07 pm CST An attorney licensed in Utah and New York is suing the IRS, seeking to force the agency to recognize her dog as a dependent for tax purposes. (Image from Shutterstock) An attorney licensed in Utah and New York is suing the IRS, seeking to force the agency to recognize her dog as a dependent for tax purposes, according to Forbes. Lawyer Amanda Reynolds filed her lawsuit in…
New theme, same epic energyMega techno and house music festival has headed to Dubai for an annual extravaganza for the last few years – and 2026 is set to be no exception. Yes, that’s right party people, elrow is returning to Dubai in April 2026.The official date on elrowdubai.com has been confirmed as Saturday, April 26, 2026 and as well as announcing the date, we now know the location: once again, this all-singing, all-dancing fiesta will take to the grass at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre for an unforgettable event.For now, the line-up is under wraps, but with headline sets from…
CCTV footage from Japan’s Hiratsuka City Museum captured the moment a meteor soared through the night sky over Japan’s Mount Fuji on Friday.While most meteors appear white, some can glow green, yellow, red, or blue, depending on the elements in the material as it burns up in Earth’s atmosphere. Source link