Saudi Arabia's $9 trillion dream city with flying taxis and a 170-km-long skyscraper is scaled back: What went wrong?

Saudi Arabia’s $9 trillion dream city with flying taxis and a 170-km-long skyscraper is scaled back: What went wrong? | World News

When Saudi Arabia unveiled NEOM in 2017, it promised nothing short of a city from the future. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presented the mega-project as the centrepiece of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy to reduce dependence on oil. The plans included flying taxis, robot assistants, a 170-kilometre-long mirrored skyscraper known as The Line, a…

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‘We did nothing wrong’: Indian truck drivers challenge California over mass licence cancellations

‘We did nothing wrong’: Indian truck drivers challenge California over mass licence cancellations | World News

Thousands of Indian truck drivers in California have launched a legal challenge against the state after being told their commercial driving licences will be cancelled. Drivers say the move threatens their livelihoods and has left their families in limbo. The lawsuit follows decisions by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke licences issued to…

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UFC Star Ilia Topuria Roasts Trump With 'Never Thought You'd Be Kind' Quip During White House Visit

Trump invites UFC fighters to Oval Office and unveils never-seen-before Freedom 250 White House fight belt | International Sports News

President Donald Trump meets with UFC fighters, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The UFC’s unprecedented White House event moved another step closer on Wednesday after Donald Trump unveiled a custom-made championship belt designed specifically for the card while hosting four UFC stars inside…

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Indian man killed in Sharjah after alleged TikTok dispute turns into fatal attack

Indian man killed in Sharjah after alleged TikTok dispute turns into fatal attack | World News

Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, Kerala man, killed in Sharjah after TikTok dispute turned into fatal attack. An Indian expatriate was killed in Sharjah after an alleged dispute linked to TikTok escalated into a deadly confrontation, prompting police to arrest multiple suspects.The victim, identified as Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, 40, was a native of Kerala and…

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UAE makes history with launch of first ever licensed sports betting and iGaming platform

Uae Sports Betting: UAE makes history with launch of first ever licensed sports betting and iGaming platform | World News

UAE opens door to regulated sports betting with first licensed online platform / Image – File The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step in developing its regulated gaming industry by licensing its first online sports wagering and internet gaming platform, marking a major milestone in a sector that has rapidly evolved since the…

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Donald Trump set to break one of FIFA World Cup's strictest traditions after receiving green light for final ceremony role

Donald Trump set to break one of FIFA World Cup’s strictest traditions after receiving green light for final ceremony role | Football News

President Trump held the FIFA World Cup trophy during an Oval Office ceremony and joked about keeping it United States President Donald Trump could once again find himself at the centre of a FIFA trophy presentation after reports emerged that football’s governing body has no objection to him taking an unprecedented role during the 2026…

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Due to heavy rain, my helicopter could not fly, so I decided to travel by road: Modi | Guwahati News

Due to heavy rain, my helicopter could not fly, so I decided to travel by road: Modi | Guwahati News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his way to Churachandpur Imphal: What was meant to be a swift helicopter ride across Manipur’s hills to the valley turned into a dramatic and symbolic road expedition as torrential rains grounded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aerial plans on Saturday.Initially, Modi was supposed to take the chopper from Aizawl to…

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