Risky robots: German researcher exposes 11,000 robot lawnmowers that could be hacked and controlled worldwide | World News

A German security researcher has exposed a serious set of vulnerabilities in Yarbo’s internet-connected robot lawnmowers, showing that the machines could be remotely accessed and controlled from anywhere in the world. In a live demonstration reported by The Verge, Andreas Makris was able to steer a Yarbo unit from nearly 6,000 miles away, with the […]

World’s most unsafe countries for women: Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria ranked lowest in global women safety index | World News

Safety for women is often perceived as deeply divided, almost as if it exists in two different worlds at the same time. On the one hand, there are places where everyday life moves relatively peacefully. On the other hand, there are regions shaped by war, instability, and deep-rooted social challenges. Countries ranked among the most […]

Quote of the day by Haile Selassie: “We must become bigger than we have been: more courageous, greater in spirit, larger in outlook. We must become members of a new race, overcoming petty prejudice, owing our ultimate allegiance not to nations but to our fellow men within the human community.” | World News

Haile Selassie (Image: Wikipedia) There are quotes that have lived for decades, not just because they were poetic, but because they passed the test of time across generations. An example is the words of Haile Selassie, the former Emperor of Ethiopia, whose words on courage, humanity and unity continue to echo in discussions on leadership, […]

Cannes Film Festival 2026: Arab Cinema shines at Cannes 2026 as Gulf Filmmakers lead major festival categories | World News

Arab Cinema’s biggest Cannes yet? Regional filmmakers shine across major festival sections / Image: File The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years yet for Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. From Palestinian and Moroccan stories to Egyptian industry collaborations and Iranian auteurs competing for […]

Inside a cave older than Egypt’s pyramids: 12,000-year-old stitched piece of elk hide may be the world’s oldest clothing | World News

In the quiet high desert of Oregon, a small discovery is once again reshaping how we think about early human life in North America. It is not a dramatic artefact or a famous skeleton. It is something far more fragile. A tiny stitched fragment of elk hide, preserved inside a cave for roughly 12,400 years, […]

Quote of the day by Queen Victoria: “Then, dear Mamma, I hope you will grant me the first request I make to you, as Queen. Let me be by myself for an hour.” | World News

Queen Victoria (Image: Wikipedia) History remembers rulers often for their wars, their political reforms, their royal ceremonies and their powerful speeches. But sometimes one quiet sentence can tell you more about a person than years of official records. One such moment came from Queen Victoria, who, upon becoming queen, reportedly said, “Then, dear Mamma, I […]

UK’s ‘first gay dad’ Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and husband charged with rape, sex trafficking | World News

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow with husband Scott Hutchison British businessman and television personality Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, who became widely known in the UK after he and his former partner were among the country’s “first gay fathers” through surrogacy, has been charged with multiple serious sexual offences alongside his husband Scott Hutchison.Essex Police said 57-year-old Drewitt-Barlow and Hutchison, 32, […]

Romania History: A newly discovered 6,000-year-old mega-structure in Romania is rewriting Europe’s prehistoric history | World News

In Botoșani County, Romania, a team of archaeologists uncovered a monumental mega-structure dating back 6,000 years. This discovery challenges our basic ideas about how human societies developed. According to a study published on PLOS One, the structure, associated with the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture from around 4000 to 3900 BC, covers about 350 square meters. That’s almost […]

World Thalassemia Day: Importance of Early Detection of Genetic Disorder

New Delhi, May 8: Frequent fatigue, weakness, and anemia can often signal serious blood-related illnesses. Ignoring these symptoms can be dangerous. Timely identification and awareness of thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder, are crucial. Every year, May 8 is observed as World Thalassemia Day. On this day, efforts are made to spread awareness about thalassemia, support […]

Afghanistan’s ‘one-kidney village’ where residents sold organs to survive | World News

On the outskirts of Herat in western Afghanistan, one settlement drew international attention in 2022 after reports emerged that many residents had sold a kidney to survive deepening poverty and hunger. The area became widely known as the “one-kidney village,” a grim reflection of the humanitarian crisis that followed Afghanistan’s economic collapse after the Taliban […]