“Neither deny nor confirm”: CIA issues rare response to records request on 3I/ATLAS origin |

CIA issues “can’t confirm or deny” response on 3I/ATLAS nature When the interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS was first detected in July last year, it quickly escaped the quiet, technical orbit usually reserved for distant comets. It was only the third confirmed visitor from outside the Solar System, but its behaviour invited far more attention […]

“Best jumper in the tribe”: IShowSpeed earns rare title following viral jumping challenge in Kenya

IShowSpeed (via Getty Images) IShowSpeed’s Africa streams have been a blast for fans as the popular streamer explored and visited various places across the continent. His entertaining attitude and vibrant energy charmed locals everywhere, who welcomed him with love and support wherever he went. His stints in Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana saw Speed embracing […]

A rare moment for gulf skies: International Space Station visible over Qatar for 6 minutes | World News

Residents in Qatar get a rare chance to spot the International Space Station / Image: File Skywatchers and social media users across Qatar got a thrilling celestial moment on the evening of January 11, 2026, the International Space Station (ISS) was visible soaring across the sky above Doha and beyond. According to the Qatar Calendar […]

Astronomical wonders in UAE in 2026: Date, time, locations to watch supermoons, meteor showers, rare planetary alignments

From Supermoons to Shooting Stars: Why 2026 Will Be a Dream Year for UAE Skywatchers Abu Dhabi/Dubai: Attention skywatchers and residents of the UAE! 2026 holds a spectacular show surprise for you from supermoons to meteor showers, planetary alignments and other rare astronomical events lined up throughout this year. As local astronomy groups say, it […]

Super rare case: 17 year old teen wakes from knee surgery speaking only foreign language |

17-year-old boy in the Netherlands temporarily lost the ability to speak his native Dutch after waking from knee surgery/ Representative image When a 17-year-old boy in the Netherlands woke up from routine knee surgery, hospital staff initially noticed something unusual but not alarming. Instead of speaking Dutch, his native language, he was communicating only in […]

Astronomers spot wobbling jets on rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS |

Interstellar objects usually pass through quietly, noticed only by a small group of astronomers before fading back into deep space. Comet 3I/ATLAS has followed a different path. Even as it moves away from Earth and heads out of the solar system, it keeps offering scientists new details to puzzle over. Recent observations suggest this visitor […]

Saudi Arabia sees rare snowfall after 30 years, desert mountains turn into winter wonderland | World News

Rare snowfall blankets Saudi Arabia after 30 years, turning Tabuk’s mountains and deserts into white landscapes/Image: X For the first time in three decades, snow has graced parts of Saudi Arabia, turning desert-framed mountains into icy landscapes and surprising residents with a rare winter spectacle. From snow-capped peaks to desert plains dusted in white, the […]

Saudi Arabia records rare snowfall in Tabuk and Hail as videos go viral | World News

Rare Snowfall Turns Parts of Saudi Arabia White / Image: @suadigazette On December 18, the northern landscape of Saudi Arabia traded its iconic golden hues for a shimmering coat of white. The Tabuk region, specifically the majestic Jabal Al-Lawz (which translates to “Almond Mountain”), became the center of global attention as a rare and heavy […]

Northern lights to light up sky on December 9: When, where and how to view the rare celestial event |

A powerful rise in solar activity could push the northern lights far beyond their usual northern zones, creating a rare opportunity for skywatchers across the United States. Scientists are monitoring a strong burst of energy from the sun known as a coronal mass ejection, which sends charged particles racing toward Earth. When these particles interact […]