Protesters in Brampton are demanding a pathway to permanent residency for more than two million temporary migrants whose visas are set to expire in the coming months.A group called the United Immigrant Workers Front led this week’s protest, calling for all temporary permit holders to be allowed to stay in Canada permanently. The demonstration was…
At least 38 people were killed in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara State after armed men opened fire, local authorities reported.The attack occurred overnight from Thursday into Friday in the remote village, which officials said has “few access routes”, AFP reported.“Right now, normalcy has been restored in the area,” said…
A leadership shake-up at Microsoft’s gaming arm sparked online backlash, with gamers accusing the company of “Indian nepotism” after it named AI executive Asha Sharma as the new head of Xbox.Microsoft Corp confirmed that Sharma will take over as chief executive of its gaming division, replacing Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who is retiring. Xbox President…
Witness six planets align over Dubai’s night sky tonight — a rare Ramadan sky event you don’t want to miss / AI Illustration This Ramadan, the heavens offer a gift that requires no telescope, just a clear view of the horizon. On Saturday, February 21, 2026, residents of the UAE are in for a rare…
Sophie Downing, a 29-year-old business owner from Nottingham, has reportedly become the richest person in history according to a local coffee shop receipt. The catch is that her fortune can only be spent at 200 Degrees Coffee.The Nottingham story began with a simple Christmas gift. Sophie received a voucher that she thought was £10 for…
Poverty in Pakistan has climbed to an 11-year high of 29%, while income inequality has reached its highest level in 27 years, according to an official survey released by planning minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday. The report estimates that about 70 million people now live in extreme poverty, defined by a monthly threshold of Rs8,484…
UAE breaks new ground in children’s healthcare with cutting-edge gene therapy initiatives / AI Image The UAE has officially entered a new era of “precision medicine.” Moving away from simply managing symptoms, Emirates Health Services (EHS) recently unveiled two ambitious gene therapy projects designed to strike at the root causes of autism and rare brain…
The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts humid weather with fog from Saturday through Wednesday/Representative Image A spell of humid weather is set to settle over the UAE from Saturday through Wednesday, bringing a strong chance of fog and mist, particularly across coastal and internal areas during the early morning hours. According to the National Centre…
A new report from the United Nations warns that humanity has entered an era researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, rivers and rainfall can no longer meet demand. Countries are increasingly tapping into groundwater reserves that took centuries or even millennia to form. Once depleted, these sources might never fully recover. Experts estimate that…
Registration for Ramadan 2026 i’tikaf in Makkah and Madinah opened on 3 Ramadan/Image: SPA Worshippers planning to observe i’tikaf in the final stretch of Ramadan can now apply, as authorities have opened registration for the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the…