NEW YORK: The United Nations – UN – has renewed its call for an end to the war in Gaza, emphasising the urgent need for the release of hostages, the cessation of the displacement of Palestinians, and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid. In a statement released by the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle […]
LONDON: Liverpool battled to a 2-1 win over Chelsea, reclaiming the top spot in the Premier League table. Arne Slot’s team made an impressive start, with Mohamed Salah converting a penalty to put Liverpool in front against his former club. The hosts maintained control during the first half, but Chelsea fought back after the break. […]
The Hunter’s Moon, also called the October Full Moon, illuminated the night sky this week, peaking last night on Thursday, October 17 at 7:26 a.m. EDT (4:56 in the afternoon) Institute of Science and Technology (IST). NASA states that the moon will be at its brightest during this time period, and its beauty can be […]
NEW YORK: More than a billion poor people worldwide live in acute poverty and 40 percent are in countries exposed to violent conflict, according to a UN backed study published on Thursday. The finding comes in the latest update to the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), jointly published by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and […]
ABU DHABI: The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 51st airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the Birds of Goodness operation in Gaza. The UAE is continuing its efforts to support families in isolated areas that are difficult to reach. The total amount of aid […]
ZHENGZHOU, China: A royal tomb dating back approximately 5,000 years, presumed to be the grave of a prehistoric king, has been discovered at a ruins site in central China’s Henan Province, with over 350 artefacts unearthed to date. Located in the Wangzhuang ruins in the city of Yongcheng, the tomb covers a total area of […]
FLORIDA: NASA Europa Clipper spacecraft — designed to explore its namesake for potentially habitable ocean worlds, Jupiter’s moon Europa — launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket Monday at 12:06 p.m. ET from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. The long-anticipated lift-off, initially scheduled for October 10, was delayed by Hurricane Milton. But crews on-site […]
Men face unique challenges when it comes to recognising and addressing depression. They are also less likely to seek help due to societal expectations and the stigma associated with mental health issues. Today, let’s discuss overlooked signs of depression in men. By recognising and addressing these issues, men can improve their mental health and overall […]
John Wick star Keanu Reeves, who recently made his professional auto racing debut, spun out at the track after his car went off track event. According to The Guardian, the 60-year-old was competing in the Toyota GR Cup on Saturday at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana, the US. View this post on Instagram […]
NOVGOROD, Russia: Archaeologists from the Centre for Archaeological Research of Novgorod State University have discovered a ceramic pot that is about 6000 years old in the vicinity of the Yuriev Monastery in Novgorod, according to TV BRICS. The research shows that the artefact belongs to the late Neolithic era and was probably made in the […]
Global travel app Skyscanner shares the latest trends shaping industry and traveller behaviour insights in its Travel Trends 2025 report. While last year was all about cultural exploration, 2025 will build on this as the year of truly shared travel experiences, highlighting the power of collective exploration and discovery. Built using Skyscanner’s proprietary search data, […]
