Abu Dhabi saw dense fog between 2am and 8:30am on September 1, with visibility dropping to near-zero in multiple areas/Representative Image On September 1st, residents in Abu Dhabi woke up to dense fog that severely impacted visibility across several areas, as the UAE continues to battle intense summer heat and dusty conditions. Weather alerts from […]
In September 2018, the former CEO of Twitter (as the predecessor of X was then called) Jack Dorsey set the cat among the pigeons when he posed with a group in India holding a sign that read: Smash Brahminical Patriarchy. Vijaya Gadde, the then legal, policy and trust and safety lead of Twitter, had to […]
Florida’s controversial immigration detention facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is expected to be empty within days as a federal judge orders its operations to wind down. Built rapidly in the Everglades with a capacity of 3,000 detainees, the centre briefly held nearly 1,000 individuals. Emails from Florida officials indicate that the population has already dropped significantly, […]
Athulya Sekhar, found dead in Sharjah on her 30th birthday, was filmed being assaulted and threatened by her husband Satheesh/Image: X Fresh video evidence has emerged in the case of Indian expatriate Athulya Sekhar, who was found dead in her Sharjah apartment last July. The footage shows her being physically abused and threatened by her […]
Elon Musk has recently sparked debate with a forceful critique of the UK government’s immigration policies, describing them as “treasonous and illegitimate” on X (formerly Twitter). His remarks followed comments by UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, who emphasized that asylum seekers’ rights take precedence over local community concerns in Epping Forest, citing obligations under the […]
US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned that the United States would become a “Third World Nation” if tariffs imposed by him were struck down by courts. Defending his sweeping tariffs, Trump said that more than $15 trillion will be invested in US, a figure he described as […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese premiere Xi Jinping (AP image) As global leaders gathered in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, a moment of warmth and familiarity between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping drew attention on the sidelines of the event.The two leaders were seen warmly greeting each […]
It may be known as the happiest place on earth, but behind the scenes Disney World has a language of its own that guests rarely hear about. A recent Reddit thread has uncovered a list of secret code words used by staff to discreetly handle incidents across the park. In the r/todayilearned forum, one user […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently admitted in an interview that he no longer separates work from life, revealing the extreme intensity behind his leadership style. Speaking to Stripe CEO Patrick Collison, Huang disclosed that even while watching movies, his mind is consumed by Nvidia, leaving him unable to recall the films he sits through. “I […]
The AI-powered traffic lights adjust in real time, using sensors to control vehicle flow and reduce congestion during peak hours/ Image: File Abu Dhabi is set to revolutionize traffic management with the introduction of a new AI-driven smart traffic light system. Designed to address congestion and enhance road efficiency, this cutting-edge technology will dynamically adjust […]
