An Abu Dhabi court ordered a man to pay 30,000 dirhams after he filmed a woman without permission. The Civil Family Court added 20,000 dirhams in compensation to an earlier 10,000 dirham criminal fine for privacy violations. Judges determined the woman suffered psychological harm and community stigma from the incident.
The criminal conviction established legal liability that carried weight in civil proceedings. Court documents showed the woman claimed reputational damage and emotional distress. The ruling cited civil law requiring those who harm others to provide redress. The man must also cover court costs and legal fees.
The US Air Force established a permanent drone unit at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea on Monday by reactivating the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. The squadron will operate MQ-9 Reaper drones capable of flying over 1,600 miles and remaining airborne indefinitely through aerial refueling. Lt Col Douglas Slater will command the unit stationed approximately 150 miles south of the demilitarized zone separating the Koreas.
The deployment strengthens American military presence after the recent repositioning of F-16 fighter jets closer to North Korean territory. The move follows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's appearance alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping at a Beijing military parade. The drones can carry weapons ranging...
The White House issued a 20-point framework Monday aimed at halting the Gaza conflict that has claimed over 66,000 Palestinian lives. President Donald Trump will chair a Board of Peace alongside former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to oversee temporary governance through a technocratic Palestinian committee. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed the proposal while Hamas officials said they had not received written terms.
The plan mandates the immediate cessation of hostilities, with all captives returned within 72 hours and 1,950 Palestinian prisoners freed. Israel must complete a staged withdrawal as an International Stabilization Force deploys to train Palestinian police. Hamas members who accept peace terms would...
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus agreed Monday that securing new funding and safe Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar remain top priorities. The meeting preceded a Tuesday conference at UN headquarters addressing the crisis affecting over 1.3 million refugees in Bangladesh. Yunus noted 150,000 additional Rohingyas fled to Bangladesh during the past 18 months as humanitarian conditions deteriorated in Rakhine State.
National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman reported that authorities have verified roughly 250,000 refugees. Grandi praised September's Cox's Bazar conference, where Rohingya leaders participated for the first time, and urged Bangladesh to strengthen diplomatic engagement with...
Netflix has earned an International Emmy Award nomination for Love is Blind Habibi, its first Arabic adaptation of the popular dating format. The Dubai-based reality series competes in the non-scripted entertainment category less than one year after its debut. Singles communicated through walls before meeting face to face, emphasizing emotional connections over physical attraction.
Three couples became engaged during the inaugural season, though only Safa and Mohammed proceeded with marriage. The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the recognition for the United Arab Emirates production. The American version received a similar nomination in 2020 following its launch.
Bangladesh government officials have detected what they describe as a coordinated effort by the ousted regime and international allies to disrupt the country and derail elections planned for early February. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus raised these concerns during United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York, according to Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. The interim government remains focused on conducting free and fair elections despite attempts to undermine the democratic transition.
Yunus warned that substantial funds are flowing to groups both within Bangladesh and abroad who aim to prevent the vote from taking place. He emphasized the administration wants record voter participation and plans extensive campaigns teaching...
Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan will no longer represent the national team after Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan issued the directive Monday night. The announcement followed a social media dispute triggered by Shakib posting birthday wishes for the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Asif told Channel24 he would instruct the Bangladesh Cricket Board to bar Shakib from wearing the jersey again.
The all-rounder faces murder charges, stock market fraud allegations, and corruption investigations while remaining abroad since last year's uprising that toppled the Awami League government. Shakib won a parliament seat representing Magura in the 12th national elections. Asif rejected calls to rehabilitate the...
India will construct two railway lines connecting it to Bhutan under a $454 million project set for completion within four years. The 69-kilometer route will link Kokrajhar in northeastern India to Gelephu near the Bhutanese border, while a 20-kilometer line will connect Samtse in northwestern Bhutan to Banarhat in eastern India. Indian officials said the electric railways will support economic development in the landlocked Himalayan nation of 800,000 people.
Bhutan plans to transform Gelephu into an economic zone attracting foreign investment and tourism, with the new rail infrastructure serving as a vital component of this strategy. The project aims to reduce goods transportation time from days to hours and strengthen connections...
Foreign ministers from eight nations backed a Gaza peace proposal announced by President Donald Trump during talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar and Egypt issued a joint statement praising Trump's efforts and expressing confidence in his ability to broker regional peace.
The 20-point White House document outlines a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, staged Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas disarmament and reconstruction with international assistance. Humanitarian aid would flow through neutral bodies such as the United Nations and Red Crescent, while a transitional authority would manage security until the Palestinian...
