Deaths & blackouts: Storm Goretti, howling gales hit UK, France; rail services affected

A man was killed in southwest England after a tree fell on a caravan during record winds brought by Storm Goretti, as large parts of Europe continued to face power outages and transport disruptions caused by severe weather.The man, believed to be in his 50s, was found dead in the town of Helston in Cornwall […]

Garbage avalanche: Death toll rises in Philippines landfill collapse; 34 feared trapped

At least four people were killed and dozens remained missing after a landfill collapsed in the central Philippines, triggering a major rescue operation that was continuing into Saturday, according to local authorities. The incident occurred shortly after 4 pm on Thursday at a private landfill in Binaliw, a mountainous area on the outskirts of Cebu […]

‘Unpardonable hysteria’: North Korea accuses South of drone intrusion, warns of consequences; Seoul denies claim

North Korea’s Kaepoong village is seen from Ganghwa, South Korea, near the border with North Korea (Picture credit: AP) North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea of flying drones across their shared border this week, warning that Seoul would ‘pay a dear price’ for what it called a serial encroachment upon its sovereignty. South Korea […]

Etihad Airways connects Middle East with Europe: Non-stop Abu Dhabi to Luxembourg flights start from October 2026

Etihad Makes Aviation History: First-Ever Direct Flights Link UAE and Luxembourg Abu Dhabi, January 10, 2026: In a major expansion of international air links, Etihad Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg in Europe. This will mark the first time a Middle Eastern airline […]

Iran protests: Is Reza Pahlavi planning to return after 50 years in exile? What the former crown prince said

Iran’s former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Saturday said that he is preparing to return home. He linked the possible move to the ongoing mass protests against the country’s clerical leadership.Pahlavi, who has lived in exile in the United States for five decades, announced the move in a video message and a post on X, […]

Brendan Kane drops 5 real growth strategies for content creators at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit

Brendan Kane Debunks Social Media Myths at 1 Billion Followers Summit: 5 Real Growth Strategies Revealed At the world’s largest content economy gathering, Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit, global social media strategist Brendan Kane delivered a reality check for creators who are tired of chasing fleeting virality and illusions. The bestselling author took the stage […]

Rising tensions in Iran: Kuwait urges its citizens to stay alert | World News

Kuwait urges its citizens in Iran to stay vigilant, avoid crowds, and contact emergency numbers/Image: MoFA Amid increasing safety concerns in Iran, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MoFA) has issued a strong advisory for its citizens in the country, urging them to stay alert, avoid public gatherings, and closely follow local guidelines to ensure their […]

‘Lesbian partner, ICE Warrior’: American media called out for vilifying Minneapolis mother Renee Nicole Good | World News

The killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minnesota mother of three, by an ICE agent during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis has triggered not only protests and political debate, but also a wider argument over how the incident is being framed in pro-Trump and right-wing media.In the days following the shooting, outlets including Fox […]

How to make video that achieves million views? UAE content creator Khalid Al Ameri answers at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit

Beyond the Likes: Khalid Al Ameri Calls Out the ‘Destructive’ Race for Followers at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit Content and social media personalities from different parts of the world are thronging one of the greatest gatherings for the creator economy in the world, the 1 Billion Followers Summit taking place in Dubai. The 4th […]

Oman announces fireworks display in Muscat for Sultan Haitham’s accession anniversary | World News

Oman announces Muscat fireworks at Al Khoudh Dam on Sunday, January 11, starting 8 PM sharp/Representative Image The General Secretariat of National Celebrations has officially announced a grand fireworks display in Muscat to mark the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Accession to the Throne. The event will take place tomorrow, January 11, […]