Rage bait has been crowned as the Word of the Year, 2025, by Oxford University Press. The phrase was chosen after a three-times surge was noted in its usage online, signaling “a deeper shift in how we talk about attention—both how it is given and how it is sought after—engagement, and ethics online.“The term is […]
New UAE tax procedures reshape refunds, audits, excise / Image: File The UAE has issued amendments to its Tax Procedures Law that take effect from 1 January 2026, aiming to simplify refund processing, clarify limitation periods and strengthen the Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) powers during audits and investigations. Key changes include a clearer five-year window […]
Hong Kong political activist Finn Lau posted a long analysis on social media after a massive fire killed 128, pushing back against officials who blamed the disaster on bamboo scaffolding that was used in the tall buildings. Lau said that bamboo is fire-resistant and has been used safely for decades, so he believes it could […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon are showered with confetti after getting married in Canberra (AP image) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony at his official residence on Saturday. He became the first sitting Australian leader to tie the knot in the nation’s 124-year federal […]
Charlie Kirk, the slain MAGA activist, was an avid political debater and voiced his arguments in favor of biblical-evangelical and traditional conservative Christian views. He was celebrated by many in the GOP and reviled by many progressives, Democrats, and left-leaning Americans. He debated several college students before being fatally shot in the neck in September.After […]
US secretary of state Marco Rubio made it clear that the United States’ visa policy does not automatically entitle a student to a visa. Speaking in detail to Ben Shapiro, Rubio said, “No one. It’s not a constitutional right. It’s not guaranteed by law. Every day, consular officers deny visas for all kinds of reasons, […]
Operation Allies Welcome, a federal initiative meant to aid Afghans escaping the Taliban, finds itself in a troubling spotlight following a shooting incident that injured two National Guard members. Investigations reveal that the program has been marred by substantial data inaccuracies and lack of thorough oversight, raising concerns over the vetting process. A federal programme […]
Screengrab from viral video (Instagram/@thechaosdiaries) A video showcasing the unexpected beauty of Japan’s gutter has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention for its surprising clarity and vibrant aquatic life.Shared by UK travel blogger Alicia Cooper, the clip captures fish swimming in crystal-clear water inside a gutter on Koi no Oyogu Machi Street in […]
In a scene that blended Catholic tradition with EDM spectacle, ravers in a crowded Slovakian square found themselves unexpectedly blessed this month — by the pope. “United by the same faith, your presence is a tangible sign of the fraternity and peace that is instilled in our hearts by friendship with Christ,” Pope Leo XIV […]
A group of airline catering workers held a protest near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Tuesday. They picketed along Century Boulevard and outside the airport’s pickup and drop-off points. Union leaders said the protest was part of their push to “hold Flying Food Group accountable,” reported Fox 11. They accused the company of making […]
