UAE: Ministry of Education confirms 1st-term exam dates and key rules for grade 3-12 | World News
1st exams set: Key rules for UAE students / AI-generated illustration On 30 October 2025, the UAE Ministry of Education confirmed the first-term examination schedule for Grades 3 to 12, establishing a unified timetable for MoE-curriculum schools across the country. The announcement provides long-awaited clarity for families, pupils and school administrators as they prepare for […]
“People who feel sh*tty…”: Justin Bieber’s honest Twitch confession uncovers the pain of staying vulnerable in fame
Justin Bieber’s honest Twitch confession uncovers the pain of staying vulnerable in fame (Image via Getty) Justin Bieber got real with fans about how tough it is to stay open online. In a recent Twitch stream, the pop star said that while thousands of people leave kind comments, one mean message can still hurt deeply. […]
US shutdown: SNAP set to expire, troops unpaid, food banks overrun — what happens if deadlock continues?
Nearly a month into the shutdown, food banks across the country were straining to meet rising demand from hundreds of thousands of federal workers who were furloughed or working without pay and were bracing for an even bigger surge as benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were set to lapse on Nov. 1. More […]
Prince William wants to lead a ‘monarchy for the modern age’ — here are 5 ‘totally outdated’ traditions he plans to scrap
Royal robes, swan keepers, and gold-embossed letters may soon be relics of the past if Prince William has his way. The future king is quietly sketching plans to modernise the monarchy, trimming away its “ridiculous” and “totally outdated” traditions to make the royal family more relatable to ordinary Britons. He has made it clear that […]
Who is Shirish V. Dáte? Indian-origin White House reporter who makes Team Trump see red | World News
Shirish V. Dáte, an Indian-origin journalist and veteran White House correspondent for HuffPost, has become one of Washington’s most recognisable media figures for his fearless questioning and sharp accountability journalism. Born in Pune, India, in 1964 and raised across the United States, Dáte’s career spans more than three decades across major outlets including the Associated […]
‘I love Hamas… sorry, Hummus’: Israeli satire show mocks Zohran Mamdani’s message to Jews in SNL-style skit
Impersonator Zohran Mamdani Israel’s satire show Eretz Nehederet, often described as the country’s version of Saturday Night Live (SNL), has poked fun at New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani.The parody mixes Jewish greetings with pro-Palestinian slogans and terrorist jargon.The sketch aired on Channel 12 on Wednesday. It ridiculed Mamdani’s recent Jewish New Year message, […]
UAE Global Win: Dubai crowned for having the best AI governance strategy in the world | World News
Dubai’s GDRFA wins global AI award for smarter services / Image: AI World Series Awards If you’ve ever wished government services were as fast and smooth as your favourite app, Dubai just turned that wish into reality. In a proud moment for the UAE, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has been […]
SNAP CRISIS DEEPENS: Inside America’s $120 billion food lifeline and how the federal shutdown could leave millions hungry | World News
As Talks Stall, SNAP Users Fear Imminent Cutbacks / AI-generated illustration The world’s richest nation is on the brink of a hunger crisis. As the US federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has warned that it will run out of funds to pay food benefits by 1 November, […]
After 104 deaths, Israel says Gaza truce back on — but for how long? | World News
Mahmoud Shakshak, right, holds the bodies of his 5-year-old son, Fadi, and his 8-year-old daughter, Sara, who were killed in an Israeli army strike, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun) After a night of devastating airstrikes that killed at least 104 Palestinians, including 46 children and 20 […]