UAE warns April fool’s pranks can lead to jail/Image: Getty Images Posting or sharing false information online, even as a joke, can lead to serious legal consequences in the UAE, with authorities warning that humour offers no protection under the law. The Sharjah Public Prosecution has cautioned residents that spreading misinformation online, including April Fool’s…
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday reiterated that Britain will not be drawn into the ongoing Middle East conflict, asserting that “this is not our war” and that joining it is “not in our national interest”.Amid rising concerns over global energy supplies, Starmer announced that the UK will host a meeting of around…
JPMorgan Chase, one of the world’s largest banks and a leading global financial services firm, is exploring a potential move into prediction markets, with CEO Jamie Dimon signalling the bank may expand into the space while setting clear limits on how far it would go.Speaking in an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil,…
Penn State researchers are taking the unique resilience of tardigrades or ‘water bears’ as a basis for evaluation into how living organisms will respond and protect Martian resources. These microscopic extremophiles are known for their ability to survive in the vacuum of space; however, this study primarily focuses on their molecular response to Martian-like conditions…
Texas has become the epicentre of the anti-immigrant fire raging through the United States of America. From influencers to local residents, many have been expressing concerns around immigration policies and the perceived impact of H-1B visa programmes on American jobs and communities. In some instances, this sentiment has extended to criticism of Indian-American communities and,…
US President Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US could end the war with Iran within weeks, pointing to a possible early exit from a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, “We’ll be leaving very soon,” adding that the withdrawal…
Pro democracy protests in Myanmar (AP file photo) Myanmar’s exiled National Unity Government (NUG) – formed by elected lawmakers ousted in the 2021 military coup – has constituted what it calls the Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF).In a statement shared with TOI, the NUG says that SCEF’s aim is…
A fatal dog attack inside a home in Essex has led to a prison sentence, after a court found clear warnings were ignored and legal rules were not followed.UK rapper Ashley Warren has been jailed for 10 years and three months after two XL bully dogs killed his 68-year-old mother-in-law, Esther Martin. The incident took…
The Israeli military has released fresh operational details from its ongoing “Operation Roar of the Lion” against Iran, informing that hundreds of sorties and thousands of strikes have been carried out against what it described as Iranian-linked targets. It claimed that it eliminated 40 top Iranian officials in “just 40 seconds”.According to the military, more…
While the country might be battling a regional conflict, nature seems to be showering its blessings upon the emirate. UAE is all set to experience one of the most striking celestial events of the spring season soon, marking the arrival of warmer days and natural beauty. The April Pink Moon will be lighting up the…
Indian schools across UAE have announced the beginning dates for the academic year of 2026-2027. While a few of them had already begun remote classes on Monday, the majority of them will be starting the curriculum on April 6, 2026. Schools have opted for a blended model of synchronous and asynchronous learning, allowing students to…
Saudi Arabia launches special operations rooms for overseas Umrah pilgrims/Representative Image A sharp rise in Umrah arrivals has pushed Saudi authorities to scale up coordination, with a new operations room set up to respond in real time and improve the overall pilgrim experience. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, announced the launch…
War is often described with big words like honour and victory. But when you strip all that away, the core idea is much simpler.Today’s quote of the day, “War: An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will,” is attributed to George Washington. As a military leader, he saw…
Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Will the UAE enter the Iran war and side with the US against Tehran? After being struck multiple times over the past month and with Iran tightening its grip on the crucial oil chokepoint – the Strait of Hormuz — Abu Dhabi has enough reasons to make an entry in…
The discovery of an Ancestral Puebloan chamber dating back to the eighth century in the barren sandstone passageways of a New Mexico canyon has thrown archaeologists completely off their conventional timelines. According to the National Park Service, the site was sealed in a block of solid, non-terrestrial isotopic composite and contains yucca fibre, traditional artefacts,…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged continued support for the resistance against the United States and Israel in a message to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, while also acknowledging condolences over the death of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.In a formal letter, Khamenei thanked Qassem for his sympathy following the “martyrdom” of Ali…
At least 29 people were killed after a Russian An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in Crimea.Russia’s defence ministry said the crash likely occurred due to a technical malfunction. The aircraft was on a planned flight when contact was lost at around 6 pm local time on Tuesday, according to Reuters.A search team…
Candace Owens claims she is “99.9% sure” that Tyler Robinson did not shoot Charlie Kirk, citing a court filing that says the bullet didn’t match the alleged weapon. She alleges a federal setup, questions key evidence, and offers to testify, as Robinson’s legal team seeks more time to review the case. The debate surrounding the…
For many decades, one of the biggest debates in the history of human civilisation has been about the time when human beings first arrived in America. Some sites, especially in South America, were considered to have the earliest signs of human settlement, and many theories were based on these sites. However, recent scientific discoveries have…
Candace Owens flags repeated 33 references in Charlie Kirk murder, calls it cult cult involvement and deeper story (Image via Getty) Candace Owens has again spoken about the killing of Charlie Kirk, and this time she is pointing at what she calls “signals” hidden in plain sight. On her latest podcast, she reacted to new…
