Japan’s coast just revealed a species no one knew existed (Image Credit – Tohoku University / Cheryl Lewis Ames et al) A vivid blue jelly-like organism appeared on a beach in northern Japan and did not seem to belong there. The water was cooler than the places where such creatures are usually seen, and locals…
Source: National Geographic Antarctica is also known to have some of the most extreme and harsh environments on the planet, where life struggles to exist in the freezing climate and harsh winds. However, even in such extreme conditions, there exists a fascinating natural wonder that is nothing short of surprising: Blood Falls, a waterfall that…
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) publishes the official bank holiday / Image: file In a significant move to boost market transparency, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially released a comprehensive holiday schedule for all financial institutions in the Kingdom, stretching from 2026 through 2029. This long-term roadmap isn’t just a calendar; it’s a strategic effort…
Three French tourists died after a tour boat capsized near Muscat, Oman/Image: X A boat carrying French tourists capsized in waters near Muscat, Oman , today , resulting in three deaths and prompting rescue operations and an official investigation by Omani authorities.The incident took place in the Wilayat of Muttrah in the Muscat Governorate during…
Yas Island chosen for Disneyland Abu Dhabi / Image: @Disney The mystery of Mickey’s Middle Eastern home has officially been solved. On January 26, 2026, Disney CEO Bob Iger took a monumental walk across a sun-drenched stretch of coastline, confirming that the world’s seventh Disneyland will be built on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Sharing photos…
Saudi Arabia and Poland sign diplomatic visa exemption agreement/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia and Poland took a step towards deeper diplomatic engagement during high-level talks in Warsaw, where discussions on bilateral cooperation and global security culminated in a new agreement easing official travel between the two countries.Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan…
Can Nipah reach the UAE? India outbreak explained in simple terms / AI Generated Image A shadow of concern has fallen over international travel routes as India battles a fresh outbreak of the Nipah virus (NiV) in the southern state of Kerala. Health authorities have confirmed multiple cases and, tragically, a small number of fatalities…
File photo: Tom Homan (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has announced that his border czar, Tom Homan, will be sent to Minneapolis, a city that has emerged as the epicentre of protests against the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics following two fatal shootings involving federal agents this month. Trump on Monday said Homan would…
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte on Monday warned that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, pushing back against growing calls for the continent to reduce its military dependence on Washington amid rising transatlantic tensions.Addressing lawmakers at the European Parliament, Rutte dismissed the idea of Europe standing alone militarily. “If anyone thinks here again,…
FBI Director Kash Patel’s firearm remark on Alex Pretti’s murder has stirred controversy over the Second Amendment. Defending the ICE and Border Patrol, Patel said, “No one who wants to be peaceful shows up at a protest with a firearm that is loaded with two full magazines. That is not a peaceful protest, and you…