ADDIS ABABA: In a powerful speech delivered at Nelson Mandela Hall within the African Union headquarters, Bill Gates reaffirmed his long-standing commitment to Africa by announcing that the majority of his $200 billion pledge will be directed towards advancing the continent’s health and development sectors. Addressing a crowd of more than 12,000, including African officials, […]
UN experts call for Israel to guarantee safe Gaza flotilla aid delivery as hunger and attacks on aid workers rise. GENEVA: The focus keyphrase Gaza flotilla aid gained renewed attention after United Nations experts demanded the safe passage of the Freedom Flotilla vessel, which left Italy on June 1 carrying medical supplies, food, and children’s […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Faizan Zaki, 13, just became a household name after winning the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee with a word most adults have never even heard of—“eclaircissement.” That’s French for “enlightenment,” and he spelled it flawlessly in the final round. Hailing from Allen, Texas, Faizan didn’t just win—he owned it. The final round was […]
SHANGHAI: In a surprising turn, Antarctica has seen massive ice sheet gained over 100 billion tons of ice in 2021, according to a recent study by researchers at Tongji University. But before we get too excited, scientists say it’s more of a weather blip than a climate win. Using satellite data from NASA’s GRACE and […]
SHARJAH: American University of Sharjah (AUS) proudly celebrated the graduation of 794 students at its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony held at University City Hall, graced by the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS. The event marked a milestone in the university’s journey, honouring a diverse class of students representing 47 […]
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia has issued a crucial heat warning to all Hajj 2025 pilgrims, urging them to prepare for extreme weather conditions during this year’s pilgrimage. Temperatures are expected to soar up to 47°C, alongside potential thunderstorms and dangerously low visibility caused by dust storms. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has released an official […]
RIO DE JANEIRO: In an inspiring example of wealth being used for good, Swedish billionaire businessman Johan Eliasch took Amazon rainforest conservation into his own hands—literally. While social media joked about billionaires like Jeff Bezos buying the Amazon, Eliasch actually did something close to it. Back in 2005, Eliasch purchased around 400,000 acres of lush […]
NEW DELHI: The rising use of generative AI in Indian classrooms and research programmes is stirring concern among educators, as debates grow over how to balance technological assistance with academic integrity. With AI in Indian education becoming increasingly common, the discussion is shifting from “if” to “how” these tools should be used to genuinely support […]
DENVER: Kuwait’s Nasser Borjaib is climbing his way into the Arab record books — literally. At the 2025 Climbing World Cup in Denver, the 24-year-old became the first Arab athlete to break the six-second barrier in speed climbing, scaling the official 15-metre wall in an astonishing 5.8 seconds. It’s a feat that’s not just impressive, […]
MOSCOW: Ukraine just pulled off one of its boldest moves yet — a secret drone strike deep inside Russian territory that reportedly destroyed several strategic bombers and caused a whopping $7 billion in damage. But here’s the twist: these drones weren’t launched from the border. They were smuggled into Russia. Ukrainian sources told BBC News […]
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is once again in the spotlight for spreading a wild clone conspiracy theory—this time suggesting Joe Biden is not human. The claim? That Biden was “executed in 2020” and replaced by a robotic clone controlled by the Democrats. The conspiracy was shared via a repost on Trump’s Truth Social platform, […]
