Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, while underlining that the ceasefire does not extend to Hezbollah Lebanon.Netanyahu’s remarks mark Israel’s first response to the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, which is aimed at creating a temporary pause in hostilities and opening…
Donald Trump (AI-image) In a sudden turn of events, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just hours before a self-imposed deadline that had the world holding its breath.The conflict, which erupted on February 28 after US-Israeli airstrikes killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei had pushed global oil prices up by 60%…
UAE launches world’s first ultra-fast U6GHz internet network/Representative Image The UAE has taken a big step in internet technology by launching the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network. The announcement was made during the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, with the rollout led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).Simply put, this…
Twitch streamer Fiona “Fanfan” faced backlash after a viral clip showed her joking about being “scared” of gay people. While some fans defended her tone as sarcastic, others called it insensitive. The controversy has reignited debate over streamer accountability, especially as her past remarks, including comments involving Kai Cenat, continue to resurface. Twitch streamer Fiona…
Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei (R) Thirty-eight days into the war, a ceasefire was declared. Early on Wednesday, Donald Trump reached terms with Iran, agreeing to halt military actions for two weeks. What began as an American-Israeli campaign aimed at regime change in Tehran saw Ayatollah Ali Khamenei eliminated on the first day of Trump’s…
In Western Australia’s goldfields, researchers have discovered a strain of the fungus known as Fusarium oxysporum that has an actual ‘Midas touch.’ This organism has a pink colour and is capable of interacting with the mineral deposits below the ground, breaking them down into a liquid state, and ultimately growing solid gold crystals on the…
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed Tuesday. Her release follows coordinated efforts involving Iraqi authorities and US agencies, including the State Department and FBI.Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad in late March, was freed after approximately a week…
Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy rises to nearly 80 years, up from 74 in 2016/Image: Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy has increased significantly over the past decade, reaching 79.9 years by the end of 2025, up from 74 years in 2016, bringing the country close to its Vision 2030 target of 80 years.The update was…
Dubai police launch weekly cycling initiative at Autodrome. Dubai Police have launched a new cycling initiative that brings residents onto the track alongside officers in a structured, fitness-focused setting. The programme, titled “Ride with Police”, began on Wednesday at Dubai Autodrome in Dubai Sports City and will run every week through April. The sessions offer…
Located in the scenic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Naivasha has gone from being a beautiful lakeside destination to one of Africa’s leaders in terms of renewable energy production. By taking advantage of the geothermal power produced by the volcanic forces found under Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha now serves as the primary anchor…
