For people living across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, early July brought another reminder of how quickly conditions can change in the western Pacific. Super Typhoon Bavi arrived as an exceptionally powerful storm, crossing near the islands with destructive winds, heavy rain and dangerous coastal flooding. According to Nasa, the cyclone reached its greatest […]
On certain evenings along the California coast, the Pacific Ocean appears to behave strangely. Waves roll towards the shore carrying an electric-blue glow, while surfers leave bright trails behind them as they move through the water. Beaches that look ordinary during the day can take on an almost unreal appearance after dark, drawing photographers, kayakers […]
From hundreds of kilometres above Earth, a national celebration looked very different. While crowds gathered across the United States for the country’s 250th anniversary, astronauts aboard the International Space Station watched the evening lights spread across the planet below. On July 4, as fireworks filled the skies over Los Angeles, the display became part of […]
Atlanta, July 8: Argentina made a remarkable comeback in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Egypt, winning 3-2 and securing a place in the quarter-finals. Coach Lionel Scaloni praised the team’s true character and strong belief showcased during the match. At one point, Argentina was trailing 0-2, but in the final […]
Lukaku separates Tielemans and Trossard before the situation escalated further. (X Photo) Belgium’s remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 comeback against Senegal featured more than just late goals and dramatic VAR decisions. Before the Red Devils produced one of the greatest turnarounds in World Cup knockout history, striker Romelu Lukaku was forced to intervene and separate […]
A spectacular drone display over Belfast has captured global attention after recreating the outline of the historic RMS Titanic in the night sky. According to reports and widely shared footage, around 950 drones were used to form a glowing silhouette of the ship above Belfast Harbour. The event took place on April 2, aligning with […]
Archaeologists have identified 120,000-year-old human footprints at the ancient lake site of Alathar in the Nefud Desert, Saudi Arabia. Ancient human artefacts discovered in the Nefud Desert demonstrate a long history of human habitation in the region. According to the research published in Science Advances, the site includes 120,000-year-old human footprints found at Alathar (an […]
Sharjah’s new Al Nasr Mosque opens for Ramadan with a breathtaking glass dome / Image: File In a city known for its record-breaking skyscrapers, one of its most breathtaking architectural triumphs is tucked away in the historic heart of Oud Metha. The Al Nasr Mosque (also known as the Great Mosque of Al Nasr) stands […]
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 […]
Dubai’s 29,577 registered brokers facilitated 42,181 transactions in H1 2025, nearly doubling commissions to AED 3.23 billion/ representative Image A Record Year in the Making Dubai’s real estate market is not just having a good year, it’s having its best one yet. In the first six months of the year, the market recorded its strongest […]
