Compulsory digital ID for workers in Britain
The British government said on Friday it would require every employee to hold a digital identity document, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s latest attempt to tackle illegal migration…
EU holds talks on ‘drone wall’ to protect bloc from Russian threat
BRUSSELS: EU countries on Friday kicked off their first talks on proposals to build a “wall” of anti-drone defences, after air incursions from Russia rattled eastern members.Focus…
London nurseries hit by hackers, data on 8,000 children stolen
LONDON: Cybercriminals have stolen data on over 8,000 children attending nurseries in London operated by childcare provider Kido International, the hackers said on their dark web p…
Trump slaps new US tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture
US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled sweeping new import tariffs, including 100% duties on branded drugs and 25 per cent levies on heavy-duty trucks, set to come into for…
Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready and values it at $14 bn
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok’s US operations to US and global investors will addres…
EU to start new entry/exit system from Oct 12
The new Entry/Exit System (EES) by European countries will start operations on October 12, 2025. Data collection will be gradually introduced at border crossing points, with full i…
Oman signs 3 aviation agreements, MoUs
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority, signed three bilateral air transport agreements today, Monday, September 22, 2025, with the Syrian Arab Republic…
In Mumbai, the largest slum in Asia, is for sale
Mumbai – Stencilled just above the stairs, the red mark in Mumbai’s Dharavi slum is tantamount to an eviction notice for residents like Bipinkumar Padaya.”I was born here, my fathe…
South Asia monsoon: climate change’s dangerous impact
South Asia’s annual monsoon rains sustain more than a billion people, but climate change is making them increasingly erratic and deadly, with poor infrastructure only exacerbating…
UK to launch digital ID scheme
London – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday announced plans to introduce a free digital ID for both UK nationals and those residing in the country, in a bid to curb illegal m…