A girl was shot inside an apartment unit in North York early Tuesday morning.The 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after being injured.Toronto police say the incident occurred around midnight on Grandravine Drive, near Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue. Paramedics confirmed that one adult was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and police…
The path to becoming an American is getting tougher. A revamped civics exam is now in effect which tests applicants on deeper, more contextual knowledge of US history and government.The latest exam could become a major obstacle for many people worldwide, particularly for distant or disadvantaged groups, in clearing it. Whether this is another step…
Food allergies in children have dropped sharply in recent years, and experts believe a simple shift in parenting advice may be behind it — introducing peanuts early in infancy. A decade after scientists first proved that feeding peanut products to babies could prevent life-threatening allergies, new research now confirms the approach is paying off.A study…
Image: X@/Gerashchenko_en A massive Russian strike on energy infrastructure left thousands without power in Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region on Tuesday, according to the country’s energy ministry. The regional capital and northern areas suffered a total blackout, with repair crews unable to begin work due to continued drone attacks.“Emergency crews in Chernihiv region are unable to…
NEOM’s ambitious mega-city project in Saudi Arabia advances rapidly, showcasing futuristic designs and sustainable construction innovations, captivating global attention / AI-generated illustration Saudi Arabia’s NEOM megacity, particularly its centerpiece project ‘The Line,’ has captured global attention as a futuristic urban experiment. Originally pitched as a 170-kilometer, zero-carbon, car-free city, NEOM promised to redefine urban living…
Over 7,000 Christians have reportedly been killed in Nigeria in 2025, with hundreds more kidnapped or displaced, as per Congressman Riley Moore/ Image: X Amid rising reports of violence against Christians in Nigeria, US Congressman Riley Moore, the Republican representative for the state of West Virginia, called for urgent diplomatic action in response to reported…
Emirati-Jordanian poet Najah Al Masaeed opens up about losing millions to a sophisticated scam, vowing justice through official channels / Image Credit: @najah_almasaeed The Arab world was left stunned this week after Emirati-Jordanian poet and television personality Najah Al Masaeed revealed that she had fallen victim to a massive financial scam, losing what she described…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday addressed the Hamas-Israel conflict amid the ongoing ceasefire.He claimed that if he had halted the war earlier, Israelis from all walks of life “would have gone up to heaven in nuclear smoke.” Netanyahu was speaking during the opening plenary of the Knesset’s winter session. Opening his address, Netanyahu…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (AP image) Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will appeal his conviction and four-year prison sentence. His lawyers confirmed on Monday that a notice of appeal has been filed in the Federal District Court of New York.Combs, 55, was sentenced to 50 months in prison earlier this month after being found guilty on…
Dubai Police rescued a woman after cruise control failure left her car unresponsive on Emirates Road/Image: X A female driver traveling towards Abu Dhabi faced a dangerous situation when her car’s cruise control malfunctioned, making the vehicle unresponsive to both acceleration and braking. In a swift, coordinated operation, Dubai Police intervened to ensure her safety…