New Delhi, February 23: A lunar eclipse is a stunning astronomical event that occurs four to seven times a year. During this phenomenon, the Earth, Moon, and Sun align in a straight line. Due to the tilt of the Moon’s orbit compared to Earth’s orbit, a lunar eclipse does not happen every full moon, but […]
A large fire broke out at an Abu Dhabi warehouse on February 23; emergency teams worked through the morning to control the blaze / Image: file On the morning of Monday, February 23, 2026, a significant fire broke out at a warehouse in the Al Muzoon industrial district of Abu Dhabi, prompting an immediate emergency […]
UAE authorities confirm AI-driven cyber attacks on critical infrastructure were blocked, preventing disruption / AI Image In a weekend that tested the nation’s digital resolve, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) successfully blocked a series of organized and sophisticated cyberattacks. Described by the UAE Cybersecurity Council as having a “terrorist nature,” these assaults directly targeted the […]
Sunny Deol began 2026 with a bang with Border 2 and he’s expected to release multiple films this year, all of which look exciting. The most awaited of them is Lahore 1947. It reunites Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi and is produced by Aamir Khan. Aamir will also be seen in the film in a […]
UAE launches first 7-year Islamic sukuk, attracts AED3.1 billion in bids/Representative Image The UAE has introduced its first-ever seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk, marking the longest maturity issued under the programme so far. The AED550 million tranche attracted nearly six times its value in bids, underscoring strong investor appetite and confidence in the country’s Islamic finance […]
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir clarified his remarks about Abhishek Sharma, acknowledging that many did not appreciate the “slogger” tag he gave the out-of-form India opener. Speaking after India’s humbling 76-run defeat to South Africa in a T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match on Sunday in Ahmedabad, Amir said he rates Abhishek as one […]
An anti-billionaire activist group called ‘Everyone Hates Elon’ has hung a photograph of former Prince Andrew on the day of his arrest in the Louvre museum. (Screenshot) A British activist group staged a provocative stunt inside the Louvre Museum of France, hanging a framed image of ex-Prince Andrew — born Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — following his […]
Saudi Arabia launched a 16-language Visit Guide covering visas, rituals, services and departure procedures/Image: SPA The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a comprehensive multilingual guide designed to support worshippers at every step of their Umrah journey, from pre-departure planning to final exit procedures. Available in 16 international languages, the new resource seeks to […]
India registered a significant achievement at the BAFTA 2026 awards as the Manipuri-language film Boong won the Best Children’s & Family Film honour. Backed by Farhan Akhtar, the film emerged victorious over international nominees including Arco, Lilo & Stitch and Zootropolis 2. Farhan Akhtar-backed Boong wins at BAFTA 2026; beats Arco, Lilo & Stitch and […]
Iran and the United States are set to hold a third round of nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva, Oman’s foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi said, amid rising tensions between the two countries.“Pleased to confirm US-Iran negotiations are now set for Geneva this Thursday, with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalizing […]
