The city’s usual winter chill made eyes glued with folks whispering about the eerie glow, haunting yet almost surreal alignment of bright spots surrounding the real Moon. St. Petersburg, a city in Russia, viewed something unusual in the sky, which was reportedly addressed with ‘it wasn’t a glitch’ over social media platforms. A sky with […]
Saudi schools announce Ramadan 2026 attendance policy / AI Images As Ramadan 2026 approaches, the Saudi Ministry of Education has issued official guidance on student attendance and school schedules during the holy month. This move is part of a broader effort to balance academic continuity with the special circumstances of fasting and worship that Ramadan […]
Are You Breaking Dubai Metro Rules? Fines Range from Dh100 to Dh2,000! (Representative Image) Dubai’s ultra-modern Metro system is known for being fast, clean and efficient but breaking the rules can cost commuters from Dh100 to a hefty Dh2,000. As the city’s public transport usage surges, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reinforced a […]
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah after, while hosting the 68th Grammy Awards, Noah suggested that Trump had visited Epstein Island with former US President Bill Clinton.During the telecast, while announcing the Song of the Year award, Noah said, “There you have it, song of the year! Congratulations, Billie […]
British envoy to US Peter Mandelson (AP file photo) Former British ambassador to the United States and former minister Peter Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party on Sunday, saying he did not want to cause it “further embarrassment” after newly released US documents renewed scrutiny of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Mandelson, 72, […]
UAE Weather February 2 2026: Fog, Mild Temperatures, Chance of Rain As winter continues in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, February 02, 2026, residents and visitors alike are experiencing a mix of humidity-driven fog, pleasant daytime warmth and partly cloudy skies, typical of the transitional weather pattern that characterises early February in the region. […]
Trump H-1B Visa Overhaul: Impact on Indian Professionals and US Tech Sector A once-strategic partnership between the United States and India, long built on mutual economic benefit, innovation and people-to-people ties, is now straining under sweeping immigration and trade policies implemented under former President Donald Trump’s administration. Policies such as the drastic H-1B visa fee […]
Looking to settle in Qatar? A new 10-year residency is coming / Image: File The landscape of the Middle East is shifting, and Qatar has just made a bold move to ensure it remains at the center of the world’s technological and economic map. During the Web Summit Qatar 2026, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman […]
Did Bryan Johnson Knowingly Engage with Jeffrey Epstein? Tech CEO’s Defence Under Fire Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, best known for his longevity and brain-interface ventures, has ignited a fresh social-media firestorm by revealing a long-buried encounter with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prompting both support and fierce backlash online. Johnson’s candid admission, buried […]
Ramadan 2026: February 18th or 19th? When will the crescent moon be sighted and the month of fasting begins With just weeks to go before the holy month of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and much of the Islamic world, Muslims are closely watching the skies and the lunar calendar […]
