Author: Editorial Team

RICHMOND — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, inside their home and then killed himself shortly after midnight on Thursday, police said. Fairfax, 47, was a rising star in Virginia politics before his ascent was derailed by sexual assault allegations in 2019. The couple’s two teenage children were inside the home when the shootings occurred, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said, noting their son had placed the 911 call. The shooting stemmed from an ongoing domestic dispute surrounding “what seems to be a complicated or messy divorce,” Davis said. It happened…

MANILA — A key suspect at the heart of a corruption scandal that sparked widespread anger in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday. Zaldy Co, a former Philippine congressman, fled the country and had his passport canceled after being charged in a corruption scandal over flood control projects. The alleged crime, believed to have cost taxpayers billions of dollars, sparked protests and arrests across the storm-battered archipelago, which was hit by hundreds of floods last year alone according to United Nations data. Elizaldy Co was charged alongside a number of…

“Babba, tomorrow will be the last day of online classes, right?” a nine-year-old asked his father a simple question that captured what many students across the UAE have been quietly feeling over the past few weeks. After nearly a month of learning from home, students said what they missed most was not lessons or homework, but everything around, like the noise of classrooms, the laughter in corridors, and the little moments that made school life special. “I miss my friends. I couldn’t see them for so long, so we mostly just chat on social media,” said Zayaan Arfaz, a student…

ASHGABAT, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Turkmenistan and China broke ground Friday on works to expand production at the giant Galkynysh gas field. Turkmenistan, which holds the world’s fourth-largest gas reserves, has exported nearly all its production to China since 2009, when the Central Asia-China pipeline opened. Galkynysh, in the Karakum desert about 400 kilometres (250 miles) east of the capital Ashgabat, has been producing gas since 2013 and is the world’s second-largest gas field, according to the British consulting firm GaffneyCline. Expansion works are being carried out by the state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Source: Emirates News Agency

Flydubai, a Dubai-based carrier, is now looking for cabin crew according to a job posting it has made on LinkedIn. The airline said: “If you are passionate about people, are hardworking and have an unwavering commitment to provide a great experience then we would like to hear from you” It also detailed a list of minimum requirements to become cabin crew, while stating that there will be a training bond of $2,650 (Dh9,700) for the first year. Here is the full list of minimum requirements: • Must be at least 21‭ ‬years old• Minimum height of 158cm, in accordance with our safety…

Recruiters across the UAE say hiring is becoming more selective, but opportunities remain for candidates who adapt, stay visible, and focus on impact. For many professionals, the job search is starting to feel different. Roles are still being posted, interviews are still happening, but the pace, expectations, and experience have shifted. Recruiters say the market is not slowing down, but becoming more selective, with companies focusing on value, adaptability, and long-term fit over rapid hiring. From volume to precision According to recruiters, companies are now prioritising quality over quantity when it comes to hiring decisions. “Hiring right now is less…

A new BCG-Meta study reveals that the UAE is entering a pivotal new era of customer engagement, with AI-enabled rich messaging becoming the country’s most important digital channel. Fares Akkad, Regional Director of MEA at Meta, has said that the UAE sets the standard for digital excellence when it comes to customer engagement. As one of the world’s most digitally advanced markets, the UAE now sees consumers expecting interactions that are instant, personalized, and seamlessly connected — a standard shaped by the country’s globally recognized digital government services. The report shows a decisive shift in how UAE enterprises plan to…

PARIS —France and Britain gathered more than 40 countries in Paris on Friday to discuss a possible multinational mission to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz once fighting subsides. The Europe-led coalition, which includes South Korea, Australia and Japan, is expected to announce the broad outline of a plan to resume navigation through the Strait away from both the US‑led pressure campaign and Iran’s leverage over the waterway. Officials said the talks would focus on practical steps such as mine clearance, naval escorts, and support for commercial shipping, with Germany indicating it could contribute demining and reconnaissance vessels if…

ISTANBUL — Investigations are ongoing into the death of a Saudi citizen in Istanbul after he reportedly suffered suspected food poisoning following a meal at a hotel restaurant, Okaz newspaper reported. The deceased, identified as 82-year-old Saeed Suwailam Al-Mohammadi, had traveled to Istanbul on a tourist trip with his wife and was staying at a hotel in the Sisli district. Sources said Turkish authorities have collected samples of meat and food from the restaurant where he ate, while also verifying hygiene conditions at the hotel prior to the incident. The investigation has included the restaurant manager, chef, and a hotel…

ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) – The UAE economy maintained its upward trajectory during the first months of 2026, supported by the strength of the financial and banking sector and rising foreign trade and investment indicators, according to official data and local and international reports. The UAE has further reinforced its sustainable leadership at both regional and global levels, establishing itself as a model of stability and flexibility in addressing evolving challenges. According to the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), total banking assets increased by 1.1 percent in February 2026 to exceed AED5.472 trillion, compared to AED5.414 trillion…