Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has hailed the newly signed Gaza ceasefire agreement as a “historic moment,” expressing optimism for lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis. In a rare interview with Israel’s Channel 12 on Thursday, Abbas said he hoped the truce would mark an end to years of violence and instability across the region.“What happened […]
On Diwali 2025, the universe will witness an extraordinary cosmic alignment that adds a deeper spiritual glow to the festival. Seven major planets will form a rare planetary garland on October 21, clustering across just four zodiac signs: Jupiter in Cancer, Ketu in Leo, Venus in Virgo, and the Sun, Moon, Mars, and Mercury all […]
Long before he said he would stop the Ukraine war within a day of becoming president, Trump said he would get Dr Shakil Afridi out of prison in two minutes: “I would tell them, ‘let him out,’ and I’m sure they would let him out.” But nine years and some months after Trump’s boast, Afridi, […]
The Hunter Supermoon on October 7 will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter, offering spectacular views across the UAE/ AI Image for Illustrative and creative purposes only On the night of October 7, 2025, the UAE will witness a rare and brilliant celestial display — the Hunter Supermoon. Appearing 14% larger and 30% brighter than […]
The Pentagon is convening a rare gathering of top US military leaders next week in Quantico, Virginia. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned senior commanders from around the world, though the purpose of the meeting remains unclear.“People are scrambling to change their plans and see if they have to attend,” a source was quoted as […]
US lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare visit to Beijing BANGKOK: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers pushed for more military-to-military dialogue in a meeting Sunday with China’s Premier Li Qiang, a rare congressional visit since the US-China relations soured. The last trip by a group of senators was in 2023, and Sunday’s […]
Russia returns bodies (AP) Ukraine on Thursday said it had received the bodies of 1,000 people that Moscow identified as fallen Ukrainian soldiers, while returning the remains of 24 Russian servicemen in exchange.“Repatriation measures took place today. 1,000 bodies, which according to the Russian side belong to Ukrainian servicemen, have been returned to Ukraine,” the […]
The eclipse begins with the Moon entering Earth’s penumbra at 7:28 PM, visible across all seven UAE emirates/Representative Image On the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025, skywatchers across the UAE are set to witness one of the longest total lunar eclipses in recent memory, with 82 minutes of deep red totality. The International Astronomical […]
Bhopal, September 7 (Udaipur Kiran): Skywatchers are set to witness a rare celestial spectacle tonight, as the longest lunar eclipse since 2022 takes place. At midnight, the moon will appear deep red in colour, popularly known as the “Blood Moon.” This will be the last lunar eclipse of the year and will be visible across […]
President Donald Trump has told House Speaker Mike Johnson he will not spend $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, invoking a little-used budgetary maneuver that hasn’t been deployed in nearly half a century.In a letter sent Thursday to Johnson, R-La., and later posted on the White House Office of Management and Budget’s X account, […]
