NOME, ALASKA: A tragic Alaska plane crash has claimed the lives of all 10 people on board after the wreckage was discovered on sea ice near Nome, authorities confirmed on Friday. The small commuter plane went down while en route to Nome, a vital hub community in western Alaska. The U.S. Coast Guard led the […]
Did Elon Musk really get nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize? Turns out, yes—but not in the way you might think. In late January 2025, posts started circulating on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that Elon Musk had received a nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. While these posts lacked details, they weren’t entirely false. […]
Apple is reportedly set to announce the new iPhone SE next week, with sales expected to begin later this month. According to Bloomberg, Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone SE is getting a long-awaited update, two years after its last release in 2022. The report notes that Apple Stores have been running low on stock, suggesting an imminent […]
SYDNEY: Imagine stepping into your backyard and spotting a pile of snakes slithering in your mulch. That’s exactly what happened to David Stein, a homeowner in Horsley Park, Sydney, who got the shock of his life when experts uncovered 102 snakes lurking in his garden. It all started when Stein noticed a few red-bellied black […]
A recent study has revealed a shocking truth—your brain might be carrying a plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics. Published in Nature Medicine, the research found high concentrations of microplastics in human brains, raising concerns about their role in neurological diseases. Scientists at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences (UNM) discovered that brain plastic accumulation […]
GAZA: A total of 226 archaeological sites in Gaza have suffered damage due to Israeli military operations, according to a report by the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The destruction has affected all historical locations across the region, raising concerns about the loss of cultural heritage. The ministry’s report outlines the impact of the […]
MOSCOW: Russia has confirmed that its natural gas reserves will last for more than 100 years, based on current production rates, reinforcing its dominance in the global energy sector. According to TASS News Agency, Alexander Kozlov, Russian Minister of Natural Resources, revealed that Russia holds one-fifth of the world’s natural gas reserves, totalling 63.5 trillion […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE’s first joint Antarctic expedition, in collaboration with the Bulgarian Antarctic Research Institute, has successfully returned after completing a pioneering scientific mission. This historic achievement underscores the UAE’s commitment to global scientific research, strengthening international partnerships in meteorology and climate science. Two UAE experts specialising in meteorology and seismic monitoring braved one […]
SAO PAULO: A small plane crashed on a busy street in Sao Paulo on Friday morning, killing both people on board and injuring six others. Authorities confirmed that the aircraft, which took off from a nearby private airport, went down in the Barra Funda neighbourhood, just minutes into its flight. The victims were identified as […]
NEW YORK: If you’ve been to the grocery store lately and nearly dropped your shopping basket at the price of eggs, you’re not alone. Egg prices in the US have skyrocketed, and it’s not just inflation to blame—there’s a much bigger problem. A massive outbreak of avian flu has swept across the country, wiping out […]
DUBAI: Moscow is rapidly strengthening its tourism ties with the UAE, with visitor numbers from the Emirates soaring. Bulat Nurmukhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, revealed that Moscow welcomes 26 million tourists annually, with ambitious plans to exceed 50 million by 2030. Speaking at a media gathering in Dubai, Nurmukhanov highlighted the […]
