Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Charlie Kirk, Epstein, and FBI upheaval: Kash Patel’s explosive Senate hearing - 5 key takeaways September 17, 2025 at 01:41AM

FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense scrutiny from Senate Democrats during a contentious oversight hearing, marked by clashes over his leadership and handling of key investigations. Accusations of political bias and mishandling of the Charlie Kirk assassination probe and Epstein case fueled heated exchanges.

Putin responsible for murder? Navalny's wife claims he was 'poisoned' in prison; demands laboratory report to be made public September 17, 2025 at 12:32AM

Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Alexei Navalny, alleges that independent lab tests confirm he was poisoned while in prison. Navalny, a prominent critic of Vladimir Putin, died in February 2024. The labs, located in two countries, concluded that Navalny was killed by poisoning. Navalny previously survived a poisoning attempt in 2020.

UAE: HSBC sets up shop in Dubai with region's first wealth centre to court surge of wealthy clients September 16, 2025 at 11:23PM

HSBC has launched a wealth centre in Dubai to tap into the UAE's growing affluent market, amidst a historic influx of millionaires. The centre offers exclusive services for high-net-worth clients and reflects HSBC’s long-term strategy in the region. As the UAE attracts investors from across the globe, HSBC plans further expansion, considering Abu Dhabi as a future location.

UAE: Abu Dhabi debuts its first driverless delivery vehicles in Masdar city with official license plate September 16, 2025 at 10:29PM

Abu Dhabi has launched its first pilot program for driverless delivery vehicles in Masdar City, using AI-powered autonomous pods developed by K2's Autogo. The initiative, led by the Integrated Transport Centre with EMX and other partners, aims to enhance smart logistics, reduce emissions, and support the UAE’s green economy goals ahead of a wider citywide rollout.