A widespread outage disrupted Verizon’s mobile and data services across the United States on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of customers unable to make calls or access cellular data, The New York Times reported. According to the report, Verizon said it was working to restore services after more than 170,000 users flagged problems on Downdetector, […]
Inside one of El Salvador’s sprawling prison complexes, rows of sewing machines operate in day and night shifts. Inmates produce clothing for public institutions as part of a state-backed prison labour programme that expanded in early 2025. The initiative, promoted by the administration of Nayib Bukele, is presented by officials as a way to make […]
Dubai Tenants vs Landlords: The AI Tool Deciding Who Wins the Rent Fight Dubai, January 08, 2026: As Dubai’s rental market continues to evolve amid strong demand and population growth, tenants often grapple with rising rents and the question: Is this rent increase even legal? Fortunately, the Dubai Land Department’s Smart Rental Index, an AI-powered […]
Udaipur, January 1 (Udaipur Kiran): A wave of devotion and spiritual fervour swept through Udaipur as thousands of devotees gathered to welcome the New Year at a grand religious congregation held at Meera Nagar. The occasion witnessed an overwhelming turnout at the Mahalakshmi Koti Kumkumarchan Yagya Mahotsav, held under the divine guidance of Jagadguru Pujya […]
People gather next to the Christmas tree at Manger Square in Bethlehem (Pictur credit: AP) BETHLEHEM: Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned Wednesday, overlooking a parade of scouts playing […]
Representative image (AI-generated) Three men are set to stand trial next year over the suspected theft of silverware and valuable tableware from the official residence of the French president, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.The disappearance of items, estimated to be worth between 15,000 and 40,000 euros ($17,500–$46,800), was first reported by the Élysée Palace’s head […]
A police boat patrols Bondi Beach in Sydney, ahead of a ceremony to mark the National Day of Reflection for victims and survivors from the mass shooting (Picture credit: AP) MELBOURNE: Thousands of mourners gathered under tight police security at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday evening to mark a week since two gunmen targeting […]
A JetBlue Airbus A320 flight flying from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey, suddenly lost altitude by thousands of feet, injuring at least 15 passengers. The incident took place on October 3,0 and now, after a month, a space expert has suggested that a cosmic ray might have caused the disruption. The aircraft dropped down […]
In a recent speech, President Trump highlighted the vital role skilled foreign workers play in advancing technology projects, particularly referencing the upcoming chip factory in Arizona. He emphasized that these professionals not only bring expertise but are also essential for mentoring American workers in high-tech positions. US President Donald Trump defended the use of skilled […]
Members of the religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) are reflected on a puddle of water as they participate in a three-day anti-corruption rally at Manila’s Rizal Park, Philippines, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Cristino) Members of the religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) hold a placard as they participate […]
