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UAE: Remarkably preserved 7th-century Christian cross unearthed on Sir Bani Yas Island | World News

The monastery complex on Sir Bani Yas Island includes courtyard houses where monks lived in seclusion, indicating a structured early Christian community/ Image: National A newly uncovered Christian cross from a seventh- to eighth-century monastery on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island is offering rare insight into the region’s deep-rooted religious coexistence. Found during the […]

UAE: Remarkably preserved 7th-century Christian cross unearthed on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island | World News

The monastery complex on Sir Bani Yas Island includes courtyard houses where monks lived in seclusion, indicating a structured early Christian community/ Image: National A newly uncovered Christian cross from a seventh- to eighth-century monastery on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island is offering rare insight into the region’s deep-rooted religious coexistence. Found during the […]

Six severed heads found on Mexico road: Blanket note signed by ‘La Barredora’ recovered; authorities launch probe | World News

Six severed heads found on Mexico road: Blanket note signed by ‘La Barredora’ recovered; authorities launch probe (Representative image) Mexican authorities launched an investigation after six severed human heads were discovered on a road between the central states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, the Tlaxcala Prosecutor’s Office said on Tuesday. In a statement posted on X, […]

‘Washington won’t be bullied’: Governor Ferguson slams Trump admin threats over sanctuary laws; says ‘not intimidated by Pam Bondi or the President’ | World News

Governor Ferguson slams Trump admin threats over sanctuary laws; says ‘not intimidated by Pam Bondi or the president’ Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on Tuesday vowed that the state would not be intimidated by threats from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi of lawsuits or possible criminal prosecutions against leaders of so-called sanctuary states and cities. Bondi […]

Bahrain’s new traffic law: Up to BD 10,000 fines, 10 years’ jail for severe violations | World News

Bahrain rolls out strict road safety penalties/Image: File Bahrain has enacted sweeping amendments to its Traffic Law under Royal Decree Law No. (30) of 2025, introducing stiffer penalties, including jail terms of up to 10 years and fines reaching BD 10,000 ($26,500), for serious traffic violations. The move, initiated by His Majesty King Hamad bin […]

‘Make Americans fit again’: RFK Jr. teams up with Pete Hegseth in an ultimate fitness showdown; launches ‘Pete & Bobby Challenge’ | World News

RFK Jr. teams up with Pete Hegseth in an ultimate fitness showdown; launches ‘Pete & Bobby Challenge’ (Pic credit: X/@HHSGov) Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has rolled out the “Pete and Bobby Challenge”, pairing up with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as part of the Trump administration’s nationwide “Make America […]

America we are BACK!’: White House starts TikTok account despite legal uncertainty; Trump posts first video | World News

White House launches TikTok account The White House on Tuesday launched its official TikTok account, tapping into the short-video app’s vast user base of more than 170 million in the United States to effectively communicate President Donald Trump’s messages. The new account, @whitehouse, went live on Tuesday evening with an inaugural video featuring footage of […]

Radioactive shrimps found? FDA warns against consuming certain frozen shrips; cites potential Cesium-137 contamination | World News

FDA warns against consuming certain frozen shrips; cites potential Cesium-137 contamination (Representative image) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday warned consumers not to eat certain frozen shrimp products sold at Walmart after tests revealed possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. Federal officials said three lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp […]

‘Make it too hot to climb over’: Trump administration pushes for US-Mexico border makeover; paint walls black to deter migrants | World News

Trump administration pushes for US-Mexico border makeover; paint walls black to deter migrants (Pic credit: AP) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday said President Donald Trump had directed that the US-Mexico border wall be painted black, arguing that the dark surface would make it too hot for migrants to climb. Speaking at a press […]

UAE:Sharjah is bringing solar-powered trailers in the mountains without Wi-Fi or lights for true nature escape | World News

The Sharjah Collection includes seven eco-retreats offering 154 units across deserts, coasts, mountains, and heritage towns, promoting slow travel/ Image: Shurooq As the demand for wellness and slow travel grows globally, Sharjah continues to strengthen its position as a sustainable tourism hub. At the heart of this expansion is the “Sharjah Collection,” an eco-luxury retreat […]