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Singapore safely detonates massive 250kg WWII bomb near airport without disrupting flights | World News

Singapore authorities safely detonated a 250kg World War II aerial bomb near Changi Airport overnight without disruption/ Image: Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) A 250kg World War II-era aerial bomb discovered at a construction site near Changi Airport has been safely disposed of following a carefully coordinated overnight operation involving multiple Singapore agencies, with authorities […]

The truth about Tudor England’s ‘most hated woman’: Was she a ‘wicked wife’ | World News

History has never been kind to Anne Boleyn, calling her a wicked wife, a seductress, and even a witch, and yet, she has remained one of the most controversial women in Tudor English history. However, beneath all this lies a much more complex and humanised version of Anne Boleyn, one who was not just a […]

World’s tallest Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge cuts travel time from 2 hours to 2 minutes and makes ‘Greatest Places 2026’ list | World News

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has been a focal point for international interest since its opening in September 2025. Situated high above the Beipan River, the bridge has a height of around 2,050 feet, making it the tallest bridge in the world. While the bridge’s height is impressive, the impact it has had on the […]

Dubai Taxi Fare Cut: Dubai announces 50% taxi fare cut, free parking – Check who is eligible for new RTA benefits | World News

Dubai RTA introduces 50% taxi fare discounts and parking fee exemptions for eligible residents / Image: file Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a new agreement to reduce daily transport costs for select residents, introducing 50 per cent discounts on taxi fares alongside exemptions from public parking fees.The initiative, revealed in early April 2026, […]

‘Go back to your country’: Indian-origin founder highlights hate incidents in US, seeks help | World News

Indian-origin founder Anita Ratnam shared US hate incidents, highlighting abuse faced by Indian-origin individuals/Image: Getty Images An Indian-origin founder has raised concerns over a rise in hate incidents targeting Indians living in the United States, calling for urgent attention and support through a post on X.Anita Ratnam, popular Indian dancer and founder of Narthaki.com, described […]

UAE issues strict warning against illegal domestic worker recruitment: Heavy fines, agency shutdowns for violators | World News

MoHRE warned unlicensed domestic worker recruitment agencies face shutdowns, heavy fines and legal action/Representative Image A firm warning has been issued in the UAE over the illegal recruitment of domestic workers, with authorities making it clear that unlicensed activity will face immediate and serious consequences. The move is aimed at tightening oversight in the labour […]

Rare 1000-year-old Quranic manuscript unveiled in Saudi Arabia | World News

A rare manuscript written nearly a millennium ago has surfaced in Saudi Arabia, offering a detailed glimpse into early Qur’anic scholarship. The discovery not only highlights the depth of classical Islamic studies but also brings renewed attention to a vast archive of rare texts preserved for academic research.The manuscript, titled “Gharib Al-Qur’an” (Rare Terms in […]

A stunning find in Saudi Arabia: 120,000-year-old footprints reveal where humans once walked | World News

Archaeologists have identified 120,000-year-old human footprints at the ancient lake site of Alathar in the Nefud Desert, Saudi Arabia. Ancient human artefacts discovered in the Nefud Desert demonstrate a long history of human habitation in the region. According to the research published in Science Advances, the site includes 120,000-year-old human footprints found at Alathar (an […]

The war that broke Greece: How Athens and Sparta destroyed their own world | World News

The Peloponnesian War, which lasted from 431 to 404 BCE, is one of the most defining conflicts in the history of the ancient Greeks. The war, which saw Athens and Sparta, along with their respective allies, engage in a protracted war, not only redefined the Greek world but did so in ways that went far […]

NYC considers renting out ‘parts of’ Brooklyn Bridge to help close $6 billion budget gap | World News

View from Manhattan towards Brooklyn, 2009/ Wikipedia Beneath the Brooklyn Bridge, a stretch of sealed-off rooms, long closed to the public, has unexpectedly become part of New York City’s latest budget fight. City Council members are now proposing to lease out these hidden vaults to raise revenue, pitching the idea as a way to plug […]