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Dubai Embarks on Building the Globe's Largest Airport

Dubai's Ambitious Plan: Constructing the World's Largest Airport

In a bold move announced on X (formerly Twitter), Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed revealed the commencement of a monumental project: the development of a $35 billion terminal for Al Maktoum International Airport. This ambitious endeavor is poised to transform the aviation landscape, positioning the airport as the largest in the world upon completion.

AstraZeneca admits its COVID vaccine can cause rare side effect

 Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has for the first time admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine could cause a rare side effect that could lead to blood clots and death, according to court documents.

The company is fighting a class action lawsuit alleging that its inoculation, which was developed in collaboration with the University of Oxford, can result in death and serious injury.

New Zealand declares a rarenational emergency due to Cyclone Gabrielle


WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand government declared a national state of emergency Tuesday after Cyclone Gabrielle battered the country's north in what officials described as the nation's most severe weather event in years.

New Zealand reopens to tourists


New Zealand has reopened its borders to more international visitors after a pandemic lockout of more than two years.

Travelers touched down at Auckland Airport on Monday, many to emotional reunions with family and friends.

People from more than 60 countries are now able to enter the country if they’re vaccinated and Covid-negative.

Jacqueline Fernandez Assets Seized


A Rs 7-crore fixed deposit under actor Jacqueline Fernandez's name has been attached as part of the investigation into the Rs 200-crore money laundering case against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, sources have said.

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 7.27 crore - this includes the Rs 7.12-crore fixed deposit and an amount of Rs 15 lakh that was paid by Chandrashekhar to a script writer on the actor's behalf, the NDTV reported.

Elon Musk buys Twitter for US$ 44B


Elon Musk clinched a deal to buy Twitter Inc TWTR.N for US$44 billion cash on Monday in a transaction that will shift control of the social media platform populated by millions of users and global leaders to the world’s richest person.

It is a seminal moment for the 16-year-old company, which emerged as one of the  world’s most influential public squares and now faces a string of challenges.