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…
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…
375 held in Abu Dhabi for fake posts and filming violations during tensions / Image: AI-Generated In a sweeping enforcement drive, Abu Dhabi Police confirmed the arrest of 375 individuals for filming sensitive incidents and circulating misleading or false information on social media platforms. The action, announced on April 8, comes amid heightened regional tensions,…
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…
New 68km highway, rapid bus system to transform Dubai–Sharjah travel / Image: file For years, the Dubai – Sharjah – Ajman stretch has been one of the UAE’s most congested commuter corridors, affecting millions of daily travellers moving between home and work.The issue isn’t small. The three emirates together form the UAE’s largest urban cluster,…
Ceasefire in name only? Gulf States sound sirens (AP photo) Missile alert sirens sounded in many Middle Eastern countries early Wednesday, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire in the war. Despite diplomatic efforts, fighting appeared to continue across multiple fronts. In Abu Dhabi, a gas processing facility was…
A month after the death of 21-year-old Indian origin University of Texas student Savitha Shanmugasundaram, her family and friends are working to carry forward what mattered most to her, helping others access education.According to a report by Austin American-Statesman, they are raising funds to create an endowed scholarship at the University of Texas for students…
Who is Kirklin Mack? YouTuber goes viral after convincing Adam Raby to rob fake bank, fans compare him to MrBeast (Image via Getty) Kirklin “Mack” is suddenly everywhere online. The 26-year-old YouTuber dropped a bold video on April 3, 2026, called “I Convinced a Stranger to Rob a Bank.” Within days, it crossed 5.2 million…
Lakes are often thought of as calm bodies of water with clear inflows and outflows, part of a continuous cycle that eventually connects back to the ocean. Some lakes sit in closed basins where water enters but never leaves through rivers or streams. These are known as endorheic lakes. The water simply collects, then slowly…