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This African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blackout | World News

In today’s digitally connected world, the idea of living without internet access seems almost impossible. We rely on the internet for everything — from communication to entertainment, education, and even daily financial transactions. However, one country stands apart from the global web: Eritrea. This East African nation remains largely disconnected, with extremely limited internet access, […]

NYC Times Square shooting: 3 injured in gunfire after ‘verbal dispute’; videos show people fleeing, victim on stretcher

NY police arriving at the scene of the incident (Photo: X) Three people were injured after gunfire broke out in New York City’s Times Square early on Saturday.The New York police department said the shooting happened around 1.20 am at the intersection of West 44th Street and 7th Avenue, following a dispute between two people. […]

Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP image) KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Saturday the planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that any peace deal excluding Kyiv would lead to “dead solutions.“ The Trump-Putin meeting, scheduled for Friday in Alaska, is seen as a potential breakthrough. Trump had previously […]

Abu Dhabi welcomes UAE’s first-ever free K-Pop workshop with dance, vocals, video training this August | World News

Abu Dhabi is set to welcome a major cultural first: a free K-pop workshop open to youth, adults, and children. Spanning three days in August, the K-Pop Academy X DIMA Dream School will offer hands-on training in performance, vocals, and video creation, delivered directly by Korean industry professionals, including professors and student artists from one […]

Israel’s New Plan to Take Gaza City

new video loaded: Israel’s New Plan to Take Gaza City By Adam Rasgon, Christina Shaman, Karen Hanley and Laura Salaberry•August 9, 2025 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced opposition at home and abroad on Friday as his office said that the Israeli military would take control of Gaza City. Adam Rasgon, a reporter for The New […]

What is Emirati Traveller Services Card: Why every UAE citizen going abroad should get one | World News

Travellers can instantly access all services by scanning the QR code linked to the Emirati Traveller Services Card anytime, anywhere/ Image: X (Screen Grab) The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced the Emirati Traveller Services Card, a comprehensive digital solution designed to enhance the travel experience of UAE citizens overseas. This one-stop service package […]

UAE: No more power banks on Emirates flights? What to know about new policy starting October 1 | World News

Power banks use lithium-ion batteries where ions move between electrodes; overheating or damage can cause thermal runaway, leading to fires/ Image generated using AI for illustrative and creative purposes Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will implement a strict new safety policy prohibiting the use of power banks on all its flights. The measure aims to […]

Social media stunt: 12-year-old boy pours boiling water on sleeping younger brother; prank goes wrong

In a startling incident, a nine-year-old boy was left with severe burns after his 12-year-old brother poured hot water on him while he slept, as part of a social media stunt. According to the Lancaster Township Police Department, the older brother boiled water in a microwave before dousing his younger sibling to perform “Hot Water […]

Elon Musk’s Tesla Cybertruck to be hit by US Air Force in live missile tests | World News

The US Air Force is literally putting Elon Musk’s Cybertruck in its sights. Two of Tesla’s futuristic, stainless steel electric trucks will be purchased for live-fire missile tests at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. According to NY Post, the military says the vehicle’s unique angular design, stainless steel exoskeleton and advanced 48-volt […]

‘Stop the slide’: Passengers scream as Royal Caribbean water slide glass breaks mid-way – Watch

Aboard the world’s largest cruise liner, Royal Caribbean ship Icon of the Seas, panic erupted when a glass panel on a water slide suddenly shattered mid-ride, sending torrents of water cascading onto the deck below, NY Post reported. Dramatic video captures stunned passengers screaming “Stop the slide!” as the deluge poured through the jagged opening.Royal […]