A rescue worker walks in front of residential building which was heavily damaged after a Russian strike in Odesa (AP photo) Russian drone strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, killing at least two people and injuring two others, local authorities said, just hours before a proposed Easter ceasefire was expected…
Abu Dhabi enforces strict distance learning rules attendance and live classes now compulsory / Image: file The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge has introduced stricter distance learning rules across Abu Dhabi, making live online classes and mandatory attendance tracking compulsory for all schools.ADEK said the updated framework is designed to align remote education…
Dubai lifts worship pause as temple darshan and church services restart with limited access / Image: file After days of precautionary closures across Dubai, two major places of worship, the Shri Krishna Temple Dubai and St Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai, have officially reopened to the public on April 11, 2026, marking a gradual return to…
Artemis II crew’s 10-day trip around Earth and Moon — timeline of Nasa’s historic lunar mission Nasa’s Artemis II mission ended with a precise splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, capping a nearly 10-day journey that took four astronauts farther from Earth than any humans before. The Orion capsule “Integrity” parachuted into calm waters off California,…
PC: Vintage Aviation News The remnants of a fighter jet, which belonged to one of the greatest fighter pilots of World War II, Richard Bong, are believed to have been found in Papua New Guinea. The plane, called “Marge,” disappeared in March 1944 after an engine malfunction while flying over the area that is currently…
US intelligence assessments indicate that China is preparing to deliver new air defence systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to CNN.The development comes as China has publicly said that it helped support efforts to broker a fragile ceasefire that paused the recent US–Iran conflict.It also comes ahead of expected high-level talks, with…
Image shared by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf (posted on X) A symbolic gesture, images of children killed in the Minab incident were placed on seats aboard an Iranian government flight to Islamabad on Friday, turning the journey of a high-level delegation into a stark visual statement ahead of key peace talks.In a social…
Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad A high-level Iranian delegation led by Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad late Friday for crucial peace talks with the United States, as efforts intensify to stabilise a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict.Pakistan’s foreign ministry said the delegation was received at…
Scientists have discovered an archaea called ‘Asgard’ in the extremely high-salinity waters of Shark Bay, Australia, which contains microbes that provide a long-standing evolutionary enigma for many centuries – how did simple, single-celled bacteria develop into such complex multicellular organisms, animals, and human beings? These unique microorganisms serve as an evolutionary link; they carry with…
Destruction in Lebanon (File photo) The Lebanese government and the administration of Donald Trump have asked Israel to pause its attacks on Hezbollah ahead of direct Israel–Lebanon talks scheduled for next week, according to sources familiar with the matter.Axios sources said the request is not for a formal ceasefire but for a “gesture” that would…
The Strait of Hormuz has remained a critical chokepoint throughout the conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel. US President Donald Trump has warned several times that if Tehran does not open the strategic waterway to full and safe traffic, it could face severe consequences.The Strait, a narrow passage lying between the Persian Gulf…
President Donald Trump waves as he walks to board Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the Strait of Hormuz “will open with or without Iran,” ahead of ceasefire talks with Tehran scheduled in…
A 58-year-old man in the United States died after delays in insurance approval allegedly prevented him from receiving a potentially life-extending cancer treatment in time, according to media reports.Eric Tennant, a mining safety instructor from Bridgeport, West Virginia, was diagnosed in 2023 with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cancer that had…
Kansas City Chiefs $9M defensive end linked to Minnesota Vikings $42M outside linebacker (Image via Getty: Kansas City Chiefs logo and Minnesota Vikings logo) With just weeks remaining until the 2026 NFL Draft, speculation around picks and subsequent trade packages has started blossoming like no spring this offseason! In light of this, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell…
Quote of the day by Princess Diana People all over the world remember Princess Diana not only as a member of the British royal family but also as a humanitarian who always helped people in need. She was known for working directly with charities, hospitals, and at-risk communities. She often talked about how important it…
Melania Trump’s adviser said the First Lady has a team of lawyers who are ready to go against those who spread rumors about her association with Epstein. Melania Trump’s senior adviser Marc Beckman said the First Lady wants serious implications for people spreading Epstein rumors and she has a team of lawyers ready to go….
Streaming star Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has announced that he is taking an indefinite break from streaming. The decision comes after growing frustration with cheating issues in Arc Raiders. Once one of the game’s most active and popular streamers, Ninja said the current state of the game has made it difficult for him to continue playing…
The Antikythera mechanism has been described as the world’s first analogue computer since it was found in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece in 1901, but until now, we have not known precisely how it was configured inside. The Anticythera mechanism – a corroded chalcographical artefact discovered at a Roman shipwreck in 1901, has…
Missouri senator Eric Schmitt said OPT students are working in restaurants, janitorial service companies. Senator Eric Schmitt, who has been speaking against the Optional Practical Training program that foreign students get at the end of their course, revealed some astounding facts only from his state Missouri as he once again demanded that this practice to…
Kamala Harris said she is thinking about running again for president in 2028. Former vice president Kamala Harris confirmed on Friday that she is thinking about running for president again in 2028. The Rev. Al Sharpton asked the former vice president at the National Action Network conference in New York City if she would run…
