Rain Batters UAE Cities Again: How Long Will This Unsettled Weather Last? A spell of rare spring rain has swept across the United Arab Emirates this week, bringing dark clouds, gusty winds and thunderstorms to cities more accustomed to clear desert skies. From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the eastern and northern emirates, residents have…
KHDA confirms extension of Distance learning until 3 April/Representative Image Dubai’s education authorities have decided to continue remote learning across all private institutions, extending the arrangement until early April as a precautionary measure. The move places student safety at the centre, while allowing limited flexibility for institutions that can justify a return to classrooms.The Knowledge…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Washington is “in negotiations right now” with Iran, signalling diplomatic efforts in the ongoing war. Speaking at the White House, Trump said that several top officials are involved in the negotiations. “We have a number of people doing it. And the other side, I can tell you,…
HasanAbi (Image Via Getty) Hasan Piker, widely known as HasanAbi, is facing strong online criticism after photos and clips from his recent Cuba visit went viral. Many social media users questioned his clothing choices and called them expensive and out of touch with the country’s economic reality. The debate quickly accelerated through all three X…
US president Donald Trump has shared a 15-point proposal with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying that it “all starts with, they cannot have a nuclear weapon,” signalling a renewed diplomatic push even as military operations continue, according to a report by the NYT citing officials privy to the…
Newly released photographs from NASA’s Gemini 8 mission show Neil Armstrong and David Scott after an emergency return to Earth in 1966. The images were reportedly taken by Ron McQueeney and have been donated to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio, by McQueeney’s widow. They capture the astronauts on the deck of…
VTuber AZKi has entered a real-life role as she was appointed by Japanese police as a Traffic Regulation Ambassador. This is part of a new campaign to promote awareness about new traffic regulations, particularly a major change in which speed limits on residential streets will be reduced. There has been a trend of authorities engaging…
An Indian-origin woman has alleged that she was slapped by a stranger in Ireland, claiming the incident was racially motivated. The woman shared her account on social media Reddit, where it went viral and sparked debate around racism and safety abroad, especially for Indians. According to her post, the incident involved a “white girl” who…
Incidents of “blood rain” during times of war usually evoke fear and many unfounded stories and speculations. This phenomenon is particularly common during war times and in war-torn regions, especially when the sky turns red, and it appears to be raining blood. However, the real explanation for this phenomenon is quite simple and not so…
US Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division conduct a live-fire training exercise at Fort Polk, Louisiana, March 23, 2025. The US has moved to deploy around 3,000 troops from its elite 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, signalling heightened military readiness at a time…
