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Explainer: What the Philippine Senate boycott after Estrada plunder arrest means to Filipinos
1+ hour ago (934+ words) Tue, Jun 02, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 16, 1447 | Fajr 04: 00 The Philippine Senate failed to hold its regular session for the second consecutive time on Monday as its leadership refused to hold a plenary assembly following the arrest of one of its allies Senator Jose…...
How can Mecca fit more than two million people
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (25+ words) As more than two million Muslims converge on Mecca, Saudi planners test new crowd systems to prevent deadly crushes and keep the hajj moving safely...
Florida sues Open AI, CEO Altman over Chat GPT 'endangering kids, deceiving parents"
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (520+ words) Tue, Jun 02, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 16, 1447 | Fajr 04: 00 Florida's attorney general on Monday sued Open AI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company's Chat GPT chatbot of endangering young users by making them addicted and encouraging harmful behaviors. "Today we're here to…...
Who gave the best Eidiya during your childhood
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (23+ words) Readers share vivid memories of childhood Eidiya, revealing how small envelopes of cash shaped family bonds, festive joy and the meaning of generosity...
i OS 27 rumours hint at major Siri AI upgrades
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (30+ words) Apple's i OS 27 leak points to a rebuilt Siri with deeper AI, promising smarter on-device help, tighter app control and a new front in the AI phone race...
Taylor Swift pens song for 'Toy Story 5', calls it a dream project
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (453+ words) Tue, Jun 02, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 16, 1447 | Fajr 04: 00 Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has announced that she has written and recorded an original song for Pixar's upcoming animated feature Toy Story 5, according to Billboard. The singer revealed that her new track, titled 'I…...
Cybersecurity: The new core infrastructure of the UAE economy
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (727+ words) The incident became an important reminder of how dependent modern economies have become on uninterrupted digital connectivity. For the UAE, where banking systems, ports, airlines, payment platforms and government services are deeply integrated into cloud-based environments, cybersecurity is increasingly being…...
Trump signs proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper imports
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (276+ words) Tue, Jun 02, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 16, 1447 | Fajr 04: 00 US President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation amending his Section 232 national security tariffs on some aluminium, steel and copper imports, the White House said. The proclamation lowers tariffs on some steel and aluminium…...
Abu Dhabi temporarily freezes rent for residential, commercial, industrial properties
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (23+ words) All residential, commercial, and industrial tenancy contract renewals will be processed at a 0 per cent increase for the duration of the measure....
Trump expects Iran ceasefire extension, Hormuz reopening deal 'over next week"
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (22+ words) Stay tuned to Khaleej Times for latest updates on the ceasefire, talks between warring parties, and other significant developments in the region....