Security personnel stand guard outside a prison where deadly clashes broke out on Sunday, in Negombo, 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo) Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka’s capital, killing at least 26 people and injuring more than […]
Top Iranian leaders break down at Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi got emotional during the farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Friday, as the country began a week-long mourning period for the late leader. The solemn ceremony at Tehran’s Grand […]
For years, scientists believed that only humans and a handful of vertebrates could tell the difference between short and long durations, a skill as fundamental as reading the dots and dashes of Morse code. But researchers at Queen Mary University of London have turned that assumption on its head, proving that buff-tailed bumblebees can do […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Pic credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be asked to make “painful and significant” concessions under a US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza, including allowing the Palestinian Authority to play a central role in governing the enclave, Israeli media reported Saturday.The proposals, revealed by the Times […]
Dubai confirms four-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break for public and private sector employees / Image: file The Dubai Government Human Resources Department announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for Dubai public sector employees, confirming a four-day break for government workers. The break will begin on Thursday, March 19, and government offices will reopen […]
A scuffle broke out inside the United States Capitol as a former Marine’s protest against the war in Iran, leading to his forcible removal from a Senate hearing and injuries to three police officers.While protestor Brian McGinnis was being dragged out from the Senate, a loud ‘snap’ was heard after Tim Sheehy, a Republican member […]
UAE Ramadan 2026: Iftar Hiking Trend Gains Popularity in Hajar Mountains and Deserts As Ramadan 2026 unfolds, a rising trend among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is capturing attention: iftar hikes or organised group treks in the Hajar Mountains and desert landscapes where people break their fast together in nature’s calm, far from […]
From the 9th Century to Today: The Blue Quran Finds a Home in Mecca Museum In a landmark cultural moment for Islamic arts and history, the Holy Quran Museum in Mecca’s Hira Cultural District has opened a special display featuring a folio from the legendary ‘Blue Quran’ (Al-Muṣḥaf al-Azraq), which is one of the rarest […]
Popular streamer IShowSpeed has announced that he is taking a break from streaming after rumoured claims that his monthly income from YouTube has dropped to around $800,000. The announcement surfaced on February 7, 2026, through viral clips and posts on social media platforms like X and Facebook. In the videos, the YouTuber appeared visibly frustrated […]
Who Is Julie Menin? Meet the Jewish Power Broker Set to Shape Zohran Mamdani’s New York New York City, January 07, 2026: The advent of Zohran Mamdani as the mayor of New York City marks the beginning of an unprecedented political era in American history in recent times. The rise of Mamdani to power through […]
