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The plane that travelled through time: How a flight left Japan on Saturday and landed on Friday | World News

[ad_1] PC: The National Interest The phenomenon of an aeroplane that flies ‘before it takes off’ is not an error in the continuum of space-time; it regularly happens as a result of the way trans-Pacific aircraft cross the International Date Line (IDL) between Japan and California. According to NOAA, a flight from Japan to California, […]

‘Eid ul Fitr 2026 on Friday’ trends online: Do we pray twice? UAE Fatwa Council clarifies as prayer confusion goes viral

[ad_1] One Day, Two Prayers: What Happens If Eid ul Fitr Falls on Friday in 2026? UAE Fatwa Council Clears the Biggest Prayer Confusion As Muslims across the UAE and beyond await the crescent moon sighting that will mark the end of Ramadan, a unique and widely asked question is what happens if Eid ul […]

Dubai Metro announces new Ramadan 2026 timings, adds late-night Friday service | World News

[ad_1] Dubai Metro’s New Ramadan 2026 Timings Confirmed by RTA / Image: file With Ramadan starting on Wednesday, February 18, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially recalibrated the city’s pulse. To accommodate late-night prayers, family gatherings, and shorter office hours, Dubai’s transport network has shifted into high gear. Whether you’re chasing the sunset […]

Friday the 13th 2026 Predictions: Astrological impact of the most unlucky day on zodiac signs, as per an astrologer

[ad_1] A major cosmic shift is likely to happen after Saturn moves into your sign. According to astrologer Sade Jackson’s predictions, “As Saturn enters your sign on Friday, you stand at the threshold of another personal becoming. Reflect on how much you’ve outgrown the urgency to prove yourself”. Friday the 13th floods X with spooky […]

Friday the 13th is here: Shocking legends from across the globe that explain why millions fear it |

[ad_1] Friday the 13th is here: how traditions around the world shape fear of this day Today, 13 February 2026, falls on a Friday, a pairing that, in many Western cultures, carries an air of unease. For some it is a joke; for others, a genuine source of anxiety. The date has inspired secret societies, […]

UAE Ministry of Education announces Friday remote learning during Ramadan | World News

[ad_1] UAE students will attend online classes every Friday during Ramadan under ministry initiative/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, the UAE is once again reshaping the school week. Public school students across the country will study from home every Friday during the holy month, as part of a renewed effort to bring families closer while keeping […]

Saudi Arabia directs imams to use Friday sermons to promote marriage, pushback against ‘deviant’ narratives

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia Directs Mosques to Promote Marriage at Friday Khutba, Counter Discouraging Narratives Riyadh, January 19, 2026: In a new directive aimed at reinforcing traditional family values, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has instructed all mosque preachers across the Kingdom to dedicate their next Friday sermon (khutbah) to urging the […]

UAE Government shifts to remote work on friday amid heavy rain | World News

[ad_1] UAE shifts government offices to remote work / Image: File Unstable weather sweeping over the United Arab Emirates has led authorities to take important steps to keep people safe, especially workers. In Dubai, government offices have been instructed to operate remotely on Friday, December 19 due to weather forecasts showing rain, wind and rough […]

UAE announces new Friday prayer timing across all mosques starting January 2026 | World News

[ad_1] UAE annaounces new Friday prayer timing/Representative Image Starting the first Friday of the new year, worshippers across the UAE will follow a new, unified schedule for Friday prayers. The move, announced by the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat, aims to bring consistency and better organization to mosques nationwide. The General Authority […]

Khaleda Zia to be flown to London: Air ambulance approved for critically ill ex-Bangladesh PM; transfer likely by Friday

[ad_1] Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia (File photo) A medical board overseeing critically ill former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia has determined to send her to London for specialist treatment, according to her personal physician AZM Zahid Hossain.According to PTI, Zia, aged 80 and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson, is scheduled for transfer via air […]