In the frozen mountains of northern British Columbia, there was the unusual occurrence of a rare incident in the wildlife scene where the bald eagles were gathered in their hundreds in one spot, and in the middle of winter. Against the background of mountains laden with snow and the icy river valley, the sight was […]
Shaaban crescent not sighted in Saudi Arabia / AI Image Saudi Arabia’s official moon-sighting committees reported that the crescent moon marking the start of Shaaban 1447 AH was not sighted on the evening of January 18, 2026. As a result, Monday, January 19, 2026, will be observed as the 30th day of Rajab, and the […]
Dubai’s RTA pilots a luxury shared transport service for students, offering 15% cheaper fees / AI Generated Image The traditional big yellow bus is getting a high-tech makeover. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially rolled out a pilot program that lets students trade the standard bus seat for a luxury SUV. Launched in […]
Lara Trump has recently bestowed upon social media participants a rare treat with a glimpse into the less familiar, more personal side of the Trump family. Through the sharing of just a few images on X, she has reached the hearts of many with this intimate family picture involving her young daughter’s fun-filled golf game […]
Swan Hill, a regional town in Victoria, Australia, has tried an unusual way to deal with vandalism and late-night gatherings: playing classical music outside public toilets to discourage people from hanging around the area.The move was introduced by Swan Hill Rural City Council after the public toilets on McCallum Street, in the town centre, were […]
Residents in West Sumatra, Indonesia have been urged to stop collecting and drinking water from a newly formed sinkhole after authorities found it was contaminated with E. coli, a bacteria linked to serious gastrointestinal illness.The incident unfolded in Limapuluh Kota Regency, where a large ground collapse drew crowds of locals who believed the water pooling […]
Two Indian nationals fled after leaving their deceased friend at Mubarak Hospital, fearing legal consequences/Representative Image Hospital staff at Mubarak Hospital were left alarmed when a man brought in for treatment was discovered to be dead, and the people who brought him had already disappeared.Arab Times Kuwait reported that the incident began when two Indian […]
Kuwait will test civil defence sirens nationwide at 10:00 am on January 19, monthly thereafter/Representative Image Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has announced that civil defence sirens will be tested across the country on Monday, January 19, at 10:00 am local time. Authorities reassured citizens and residents that the test is purely routine and there is […]
Saudi Arabia bans use of Allah’s name on disposable bags, packaging, and promotional commercial materials/Representative Image A new directive from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce is reshaping how religious expressions appear in everyday commerce, as authorities move to prevent the sacred names of Allah from being placed on items that could be mishandled or discarded.Saudi […]
High demand lifts Ramadan 2026 Umrah package prices / AI Illustration As the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 is expected to appear around February 19, thousands of UAE residents are already eyeing the journey of a lifetime. Performing Umrah during the Holy Month is often described as having the spiritual reward equivalent to Hajj, leading […]
