A ruling by the UK’s media regulator, Ofcom, has found that the BBC misled audiences with its Gaza documentary, a rare and serious rebuke that strikes at the core of public trust in the broadcaster. The decision centres on Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, a film that failed to disclose that its 13-year-old narrator…
New Yorkers, brace yourselves—your post-work sunlight hours are about to get much shorter. The city will witness its last sunset after 6 PM in 2025 on Saturday, October 25. From the following day, the sun will dip below the horizon before 6 PM, marking the start of darker evenings that will persist until spring next…
Salem Al Dawsari makes history as the first Saudi to win AFC Player of the Year twice, inspiring Asia / Image Credit: Saudi Professional League Association (SPL) Salem Al Dawsari, Saudi Arabia’s football superstar, captured hearts across Asia at the AFC Awards 2025 in Riyadh on October 16, where he was named AFC Player of…
When the world tunes in every October to see the latest Nobel Prize winners, the first images that greet audiences are not photographs but striking gold-and-black portraits. Behind these instantly recognisable illustrations is Niklas Elmehed, a Stockholm-based visual artist and Art Director at Nobel Media AB. Known for combining classical portraiture with modern illustration, Elmehed…
Dubai’s Nol Card evolves into an all-in-one payment solution, now usable for transport, dining, parking, attractions, and student travel / AI-generated illustration Dubai’s Nol Card, long your go-to for metro, tram, and bus rides, has just transformed into a full-fledged cashless lifestyle tool. From paying for meals at cafes and restaurants, to parking fees, and…
UAE residents unite today for Salat al-Istisqā, a nationwide prayer for rain, led by leaders, officials, and communities across Emirates / AI-generated image for illustration purposes As the clock nears noon today, mosques across the UAE are filling with worshippers answering President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s call for a nationwide Salat al-Istisqā — the prayer…
John Bolton and Donald Trump (Images/Agencies) Former national security adviser John Bolton has been indicted over the handling of classified information, drawing comparisons to US President Donald Trump, who faced similar allegations in the past.Bolton, who served in the Trump administration for over a year before being fired in 2019, is accused of illegally sending…
Admiral Alvin Holsey (Courtesy: Southern Command) Admiral Alvin Holsey, who leads the US Southern Command overseeing operations across Central and South America, announced on Thursday that he is retiring from service. In his role, Holsey has overseen ongoing operations targeting suspected drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean.“It’s been an honour to serve our nation, the American…
The Senate voted down the House-passed spending patch for the tenth time on Thursday, as the government shutdown continued with no end in sight. Because the chamber does not plan to be in legislative session again until Monday, it nearly ensures the funding lapse will reach the three-week mark at midnight Tuesday.Senate Majority Leader John…
Edmonton Police busted a poppy plantation field hidden behind a residence and charged four Indian-origin men. The Edmonton Police in Canada busted a massive poppy plantation site hidden behind a residence in the city and charged four Indian-origin men. The police described it as an elaborate poppy-growing operation, which is rarely encountered in Canada. Sukhdeep…