Nestled in the sun-drenched plains of Alicante province, the quaint Spanish town of Villena guards a secret that bridges earth and sky. Back in 1963, workers digging a gravel pit stumbled upon the Treasure of Villena, a dazzling hoard of over 60 Bronze Age artefacts weighing nearly 10 kilograms, mostly gleaming gold bowls, bracelets, and…
Citibank temporarily closes UAE branches as regional tensions rise / Image: file Global banking giant Citibank has temporarily shut several of its branches and financial centres across the United Arab Emirates as a precautionary measure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The move affects most Citi branches across the country for a short…
Canadian leaders, some critics say, may be taking cues from political rhetoric south of the border. A social media post by Canadian political figure Daniel Tyrie questioning the presence of Indian-origin officials in government has triggered sharp backlash online, reigniting debate over immigration, identity and representation in public institutions.Canada is home to a rapidly growing…
Imagine a vast underground palace, brimming with treasures and guarded by an army of stone warriors, sealed tight for over two millennia. This is the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor, who unified the nation in 221 BC and chased immortality until he died in 210 BC. As per BBC, it was discovered…
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued an urgent safety guidance on the dangers of handling shrapnel after accidents or explosions. In a statement made on Tuesday, the MOI explained the need to maintain a safe distance from shrapnel and avoid touching it. The ministry noted that shrapnel is often irregular and sharp, which could…
UAE residents can enter Dubai Miracle Garden for free this March / Image: @dubaimiraclegarden Residents across the UAE are being offered a chance to unwind and enjoy one of Dubai’s most colourful attractions for free. The iconic Dubai Miracle Garden has announced complimentary entry for UAE residents from March 15 to March 31, allowing families…
Dubai confirms four-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break for public and private sector employees / Image: file The Dubai Government Human Resources Department announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for Dubai public sector employees, confirming a four-day break for government workers. The break will begin on Thursday, March 19, and government offices will reopen…
According to NASA, Lake Untersee is an underground body of water resting in the snow-capped peaks of East Antarctica. Hidden like a time capsule, it provides scientists with a necessary resource with which to look back and study how life came to be formed. It has a very unique chemistry (i.e. pH = 10.4), and…
Picture a frozen colossus drifting silently through icy waters, big enough to blanket London twice over. That’s iceberg A23a. As per the European Space Agency, it’s one of the world’s largest, now stranded near South Georgia, a stunning sub-Antarctic island famed for its penguins, seals, and jagged peaks. Grounded like a beached whale, this 3,460…
Hasan Piker (Image Via Getty) During a livestream on March 9, 2026, political commentator and Twitch streamer Hasan Piker shared a small detail that quickly caught the attention of viewers online. While talking about his upcoming Nuestra America Flotilla trip, Hasan Piker told his audience that he had invited popular YouTube streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins…
