Egypt’s ‘lost golden city’ resurfaces after 3,400 years and it’s rewriting history | World News

Archaeologists working near Luxor have identified the remains of a large royal city dating back around 3,400 years, offering a detailed look at daily life during one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful periods. The settlement was built under Pharaoh Amenhotep III and later inherited by his son Akhenaten, whose radical religious reforms reshaped Egyptian history. […]

Saudi Arabia rolls out Nitaqat 2.0, targeting 340,000 private sector jobs over three years | World News

Saudi Arabia launched Nitaqat 2.0, targeting 340,000 private sector jobs for citizens over three years/Image: File After the success of its first phase, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched the second phase of the Nitaqat Al-Mutawar programme, aiming to create more than 340,000 private sector jobs for citizens over the […]

Canada prepares for a hypothetical attack from America for the first time in 100 years: ‘Unlikely but…’

The Canadian military has been working on a hypothetical scenario in which the US military attacks Canada, Globe and Mail reported adding that it is believed to be the first time in a century that the Canadian Armed Forces have created a military model that includes a conceptual and theoretical framework. Canada does not believe […]

‘submitted false applications to obtain Covid-19 relief money’: Indian-origin US businessman sentenced to six years for fraud

An Indian-origin businessman, Rahul Shah, from Chicago, was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in schemes to defraud banks and obtain pandemic relief funds, federal prosecutors said.Rahul Shah, 56, of Evanston, was also sentenced to two years of supervised release and ordered to pay $23,226,005 in restitution, according to the US Department […]

After 44 years in prison, man reacts to seeing iPhones and digital billboards for the first time |

Otis Johnson spent 44 years in prison for the alleged 1975 attempted murder of a police officer/ Image: Youtube Otis Johnson stepped into Times Square in 2014 and felt as though he had landed somewhere unreal. The crowds moved quickly, faces fixed forward, thin white wires trailing from their ears. To Johnson, who had last […]

Billionaire Bill Ackman defends donating $10K to ICE agent who shot Minnesota woman: ’23 years ago, I was accused…’

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman responded to backlash after donating $10,000 to an online fundraiser supporting a US immigration officer who fatally shot a Minnesota woman earlier this month.Ackman confirmed on X that he contributed to a GoFundMe campaign created to help cover any future legal costs for ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Ross is […]

This African city wakes up to snowfall for the first time in 25 years | World News

The morning did not arrive quietly in Oujda. For the first time in nearly 25 years, snowfall was observed in the central area of the city, located in the northeastern region of Morocco, on January 7, 2026. Approximately two centimetres of snow settled across the downtown streets, while the adjacent villages experienced significantly more snowfall. […]

Who is Abla El Hawary, Egypt’s first woman to lead parliamentary proceedings in 160 years?

Historic moment: Abla El Hawary leads Egyptian Parliament, first woman to lead proceedings in 160 years In a milestone moment for Egyptian politics, Dr Abla El Hawary made history on January 12, 2026, by presiding over the opening session of Egypt’s House of Representatives, the first woman to do so in the modern history of […]

Meet Nalini Joshi: Indian-origin mathematician who predicts humans will have ‘quantum money’ in 20 years

Nalini Joshi, a globally respected mathematician of Indian origin, has been named the 2025 NSW Scientist of the Year, marking the first time a mathematician has received the state’s highest scientific honour.Professor Joshi received the award at the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science ceremony held at Government House in Sydney. The recognition places her at […]