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Deep beneath the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba hides a toxic ‘ocean within an ocean’ where life cannot survive (Image Source – Communications Earth & Environment ) The surface of the Gulf of Aqaba appears calm for most of the year, with little to suggest what sits far below. Nearly 1,800 metres down, researchers…
Nick Fuentes is a 27-year-old far-right provocateur, livestreamer, and ‘Groypers’ leader courting controversy online. Nick Fuentes is 27 years old and, depending on the source, either a marginal provocateur inflated by spectacle or one of the most disruptive figures in American far-right politics. Over the past decade, he has built a loyal online following, founded…
Neon green wall discovered in a pitch-black New Mexico cave may be 9 million years old Microbial communities hidden deep inside the caves of New Mexico have fascinated scientists who study extreme environments and search for extraterrestrial life. In 2018, the team of scientists at Carlsbad Caverns came across strange green colonies on the limestone…
Sweden’s Deputy PM Ebba Busch arrived in New Delhi with Swedish delegations for the AI Impact Summit/ Image: MEA Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch is in New Delhi today to attend the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, as India positions itself at the centre of global conversations on artificial intelligence. Busch, who also serves as…
Qatar announces public sector working hours for Ramadan 2026/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, Qatar has announced shorter working hours for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan, confirming that public sector staff will work five hours per day throughout the period. The decision was issued under Circular No. (1) of 2026 by the Cabinet’s…
Michael Jordan’s post-race gesture toward a child at Daytona 500 sparks heated debate online/ X The Daytona 500 was meant to be a milestone moment for Michael Jordan and his NASCAR team. Instead, a brief interaction during the celebrations has become the centre of attention. Jordan attended the race to support driver Tyler Reddick, whose…
Abu Dhabi schools ban fried snacks, sugary drinks, processed foods and artificial additives from lunch boxes/Representative Image Lunch boxes across Abu Dhabi are now under closer scrutiny. Schools have begun conducting random checks to ensure children are not bringing in banned foods, following the release of a comprehensive Red List that prohibits a wide range…
Saudi Arabia announces revised school timings for Ramadan/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, education authorities across Saudi Arabia have finalised adjusted school schedules to reflect the demands of the holy month. Start times will vary by region, with most morning classes beginning between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., while continuing and adult education programmes will largely…
Saudi Premium Residency requires SR80,000 salary for executive leaders under exceptional talent track/Representative Image With more than 1,028 government and semi-government entities and 3,484 private-sector establishments now approved to nominate foreign professionals under Saudi Arabia’s Exceptional Talent Premium Residency, attention is turning to the eligibility standards, particularly the salary requirements.While the expansion broadens access across…
Madinah schools will begin classes at 9:30am during Ramadan under revised schedule/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, schools in Madinah are adjusting their schedules to reflect the rhythm of the holy month. Education authorities have now confirmed revised working hours for the 1447 AH academic year, ensuring that classes continue in a way that respects the…
