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File photo: Dr Nisha Verma Dr Nisha Verma has drawn national attention after a tense exchange during a recent US Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on abortion pill safety. During the hearing, Republican Senator Josh Hawley repeatedly questioned Verma on whether men can get pregnant, a line of questioning that quickly…
Kuwait introduced a digital multiple-trip exit permit allowing workers repeated travel with one approval, reducing paperwork/Representative Image Kuwait has launched a new digital exit permit system that lets a single permit cover multiple trips abroad. The initiative aims to simplify travel procedures, reduce paperwork, and save time for both employees and employers. What is the…
UAE’s homegrown Falcon-H1 Arabic AI model shatters global benchmarks / AI Generated Image In a move that has drawn global attention across technology circles, Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has launched Falcon-H1 Arabic, a new Arabic-focused large language model. While not positioned as a general-purpose global AI, the model is being presented as a…
Saudi Arabia plans major mining bidding rounds in 2026-2027 to tap $2.5 trillion in minerals/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is preparing to expand its mining sector with large-scale exploration opportunities through competitive bidding rounds in 2026 and 2027. The Kingdom aims to develop its untapped mineral wealth, valued at around $2.5 trillion, and position itself as…
Scientists in Antarctica have inaugurated the world’s first global repository of mountain ice cores, aiming to preserve vital records of Earth’s atmospheric history as glaciers rapidly melt due to global warming.The frozen sanctuary was opened on Wednesday at the Concordia research station on the Antarctic Plateau by the Ice Memory Foundation, a consortium of European…
The Trump administration’s announcement of an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries has sparked outrage among parts of the MAGA base, who are frustrated that India was not included. The suspension is effective January 21, 2026 and is aimed at “bringing an end to the abuse” of the system by those who…
Kuwait property owners can now receive instant alerts on new leases through PACI’s Sahel app/Representative Image Property owners across Kuwait will be notified instantly when a lease linked to their property is registered, as the Public Authority for Civil Information has launched a new digital service aimed at tightening oversight and protecting ownership rights.The Public…
Twitch and Kick streamer Adin Ross is facing heavy backlash after comments he made about rapper Doechii and other Black women sparked outrage online. The 25-year-old streamer reportedly saw his monthly earnings on Kick drop by more than 30%, which has fueled speculation that he may take a temporary break from the platform. While Ross…
A widespread outage disrupted Verizon’s mobile and data services across the United States on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of customers unable to make calls or access cellular data, The New York Times reported. According to the report, Verizon said it was working to restore services after more than 170,000 users flagged problems on Downdetector,…
YouTuber Brandon Tatum steps in to protect YouTuber Nick Shirley after death threats over Minnesota fraud video (Image via Getty) Brandon Tatum says he stepped in to protect Nick Shirley after the YouTuber said he started getting death threats. Tatum explained his reason in simple words: “Exposing fraud shouldn’t come with death threats.” The issue…
