Portugal, which is reeling from a battering by deadly storms, began voting in the second round of a presidential election on Sunday, with the moderate candidate expected to trounce his far-right rival.
I trawl through Assad’s mass graves to identify slaughtered civilians – I’ve seen nails ripped off and kneecaps drilled
HUMAN bones were visible on the surface of a mass grave near Damascus, left behind after years of secret removals. This is Syria after Bashar al-Assad – and Mouaz Moustafa walked through the site knowing his own uncle could be buried beneath his feet. …
xQc sparks controversy after saying MrBeast does not deserve a spot on YouTube’s Mount Rushmore
During a recent Kick livestream, xQc sparked controversy by arguing that MrBeast does not deserve a place on YouTube’s Mount Rushmore. He claimed early creators built the platform without funding or strong monetization tools, unlike today’s stars. xQc …
Japan election: Sanae Takaichi’s ruling conservatives on course for landslide victory
Exit polls point to public endorsement of new prime minister Sanae TakaichiJapan’s conservative governing party is on course to strengthen dramatically its grip on power after exit polls predicted a landslide victory in Sunday’s lower house elections.T…
When Sheikh Hasina Was Addressing A Rally And Grenades Started Exploding
Dhaka witnessed one of the deadliest attacks in the history of Bangladesh on August 21, 2004. A major grenade assault on then opposition leader and future Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s rally left 24 dead.
It’s time to end impunity for those on the edge of treason
Britain has been enfeebled by years of top-level scandals that has gone unpunished, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley. No wonder young people don’t feel their country is worth fighting for
Three suspects in Russian general shooting named, including alleged gunman
The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.
Man named in South Africa’s police corruption probe found dead
Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.
Dubai’s new school age cut-off explained: What parents need to know about kids’ eligibility for FS1, FS2, KG admissions in 2026
Dubai’s early school admissions are changing for 2026-27 with a new December 31st age cut-off for FS1 and FS2. This shift, impacting new admissions, aims for uniformity but has caused anxiety for some families. Schools are introducing transitional prog…
Qatar announces official holiday for National Sports Day 2026
Qatar will observe an official public holiday on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, for National Sports Day. This annual observance, falling on 22 Sha’ban 1447 AH, aims to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles nationwide. Public and private institu…