Winston Churchill’s statue vandalised in London (Image/X@BROKENBRITAIN0) A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of defacing the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, Westminster. Police said that he is also being investigated for alleged links to the activist group Palestine Action, marking the first such arrest since the high court ruled the […]
Parents across the UAE have just days left to secure places for their children in government schools for the 2026–2027 academic year, with authorities making clear that late applications will not be accepted once the window closes.According to the UAE Ministry of Education, registration for Emirati students and those treated as such will remain open […]
Space is becoming a crematorium for satellites and Earth’s atmosphere is changing (AI-generated image) A new phase of the space race is unfolding far above Earth, but its effects may not stay there. Satellite launches have increased sharply recently, largely driven by commercial mega-constellations designed to provide global broadband and other data services. Currently, the […]
Residents across the UAE and the wider region may witness a remarkable celestial event tonight, as the Ramazan moon is set to appear directly above the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.Astronomers from the Jeddah Astronomical Society, have announced that on February 28, 2026, the moon will be 87 to 89 per cent illuminated, making it bright […]
Israel on Saturday launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, with defence minister Israel Katz declaring a nationwide state of emergency.“The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran. Defence minister Israel Katz has declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the country,” a ministry statement said.An explosion was reported near the […]
As motorists across the UAE wait for the March 2026 fuel price announcement, global oil markets are sending mixed signals. February brought relief at the pump, but a sharp rebound in crude prices, driven largely by renewed US-Iran tensions, is raising the possibility that March could reverse that trend.According to Khaleej Times, fuel became cheaper […]
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is “not happy” with the ongoing negotiations with Iran, asserting that Tehran must say it will not develop nuclear weapons.While addressing a gathering in Texas, Trump claimed that his administration has to “make a big decision,” adding that any deal with Tehran must be “meaningful.”“Now we […]
Ancient Wonders, Modern Queen: Shakira’s Live Concert Comeback to the Pyramids of Giza Is Pure Icon Energy The global music scene is abuzz as Colombian superstar Shakira prepares to return to Egypt’s iconic Pyramids of Giza for a one-night spectacular concert on April 7, 2026, nearly two decades after her last performance at the UNESCO-listed […]
A Health Revolution? Abu Dhabi Pulls the Plug on Junk Food Promotions In a landmark shift toward proactive public health policy, Abu Dhabi has announced a comprehensive ban on outdoor advertising for junk food and unhealthy beverages across the emirate, marking one of the most ambitious food marketing restrictions in the region. This initiative, launched […]
Game-Changer for Global Finance? UAE Unveils World’s First AI-Powered Sovereign Cloud to Guard Banks and Data In a bold leap that could redefine how modern financial systems operate, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has announced the launch of what it calls the world’s first sovereign financial cloud services infrastructure, a secure […]
