Hurricane Erin nears US East coast: North Carolina’s outer banks hit; NHC warns of ‘life-threatening surf and currents’ (Pic credit: AP) The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of “life-threatening surf and currents” along much of the US East coast as Hurricane Erin’s outer bands brushed North Carolina on Wednesday evening.A storm surge warning was issued […]
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 […]
Mobile authentication is set to replace SMS OTPs as UAE banks tighten digital security/ Representative Image TL;DR UAE banks will stop using SMS and email OTPs for online and money transfer verifications In-app authentication will be the new standard for confirming transactions The shift begins July 25, 2025, with full rollout required by March 31, […]
In the immediate aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared politically and personally battered. Long known for projecting strength and security, Netanyahu looked like a diminished figure, blindsided by the deadliest assault in Israel’s history and engulfed in public outrage. His approval ratings plummeted, and many began […]
NEW YORK: The Campaign Against Hunger was already struggling to feed thousands of families a week when the Trump administration pulled more than $1.3 million in grants. Demand has only increased at the New York nonprofit since the city emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic insecurity. In a first for the pantry, […]
TOI correspondent from London: A consortium of Indian banks celebrated on Wednesday after the UK high court refused Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya permission to appeal his UK bankruptcy order and the amended bankruptcy petition.The State Bank of India-led consortium is trying to claw back a £1 billion debt from Kingfisher Airlines founder Vijay Mallya who […]
