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Sharjah Unveils Landmark Design Hub to Drive Innovation and Creativity

Sharjah Unveils Landmark Design Hub to Drive Innovation and Creativity

Sharjah is setting the stage for a new era in design and manufacturing with the establishment of the Sharjah Design Centre (SDC). The initiative, launched under an Emiri Decree by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aims to position the emirate as a leading hub …

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Saudi Arabia Introduces E-Passport Service for Adopted Family Members

Saudi Arabia Introduces E-Passport Service for Adopted Family Members

In a move to streamline official documentation, Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has rolled out a new service allowing citizens to electronically issue passports for adopted family members through the Absher platform. This initiative simplifies the process for families by enabling them to complete applications online. To access the service, users log in …

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Kuwait’s Roads Under Watch: Over 43,000 Traffic Violations Logged in One Week

Kuwait’s Roads Under Watch: Over 43,000 Traffic Violations Logged in One Week

Kuwait City’s streets saw a major crackdown as authorities recorded a staggering 43,760 traffic violations in just seven days. The General Traffic Department ramped up enforcement between February 1 and 7, leading to swift action against reckless drivers and other offenders. Among the measures taken, 47 juveniles were referred to Juvenile Prosecution, while 48 individuals …

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USAID Contractors Fight Back: Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Foreign Aid Shutdown

USAID Contractors Fight Back: Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Foreign Aid Shutdown

A coalition of USAID contractors, including major players like the American Bar Association and international development firm Chemonics, has taken legal action against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully dismantling the U.S. foreign aid agency. Filed in federal court in Washington, the lawsuit argues that the president lacks the authority to unilaterally shut down …

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Missouri Takes Starbucks to Court Over Alleged Hiring Bias

Missouri Takes Starbucks to Court Over Alleged Hiring Bias

Starbucks is facing legal action from the state of Missouri, accused of using its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as a cover for discriminatory hiring and promotion practices. The lawsuit, filed in a St. Louis federal court, claims the coffee giant prioritizes race, gender, and sexual orientation over merit, allegedly tying executive pay to …

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Edison Faces Shareholder Backlash Over LA Wildfire Fallout

Edison Faces Shareholder Backlash Over LA Wildfire Fallout

Southern California Edison’s parent company is under legal fire from its own investors, accused of misleading shareholders about its wildfire prevention measures before a devastating blaze tore through Los Angeles County. A proposed class-action lawsuit, filed Tuesday, claims Edison International falsely reassured investors that its power shutoff program could prevent wildfires by proactively de-energizing lines …

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Musk Ramps Up Attacks on Law Firms Battling Trump’s Agenda

Musk Ramps Up Attacks on Law Firms Battling Trump’s Agenda

Elon Musk, never one to shy away from controversy, has now set his sights on U.S. law firms that are challenging key policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. “Which law firms are pushing these anti-democratic cases to impede the will of the people?” Musk posted on his social media platform, X, calling out legal efforts …

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Court Rejects Trump’s Push to Freeze Federal Funds, White House Vows to Fight

Court Rejects Trump’s Push to Freeze Federal Funds, White House Vows to Fight

A federal appeals court has denied President Donald Trump’s attempt to pause a lower court ruling that blocks his administration from freezing billions in federal spending, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle over executive power. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to halt an order from U.S. District Judge John McConnell, …

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Judge Rebukes Trump Administration for Defying Court Order on Federal Funds

Judge Rebukes Trump Administration for Defying Court Order on Federal Funds

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration violated a court order lifting a freeze on government spending, directing officials to immediately release withheld funds. U.S. District Judge John McConnell, based in Rhode Island, had already issued a temporary restraining order on January 31, blocking a sweeping freeze on federal funds. However, Democratic state …

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