Who is winning the US-Iran war? That’s the question gripping the internet, TV debates, and social media worldwide right now.Six days ago, the US and Israel unleashed coordinated strikes on Iran, hammering military bases, missile sites, and key infrastructure nationwide. Iran has fired back with its remaining arsenal against the world’s top superpower — and…
PC: Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology Cyrus the Great of Persia stands out even today, more than 2,500 years after his death. Not just for conquering vast lands, but for the way he did it. He wasn’t like other kings who would rely only on bloodshed. His victories were massive, yet humane. And somehow, he…
IShowSpeed (Image via Getty Images ) Darren Watkins Jr., better known online as IShowSpeed, surprised fans during a livestream on March 4, 2026 when he suddenly said he wanted to search the ocean for the famous treasure from One Piece. The moment came while he was streaming on his YouTube channel during a video titled…
Rep. Tony Gonzales admitted to having a sexual relationship with a staffer who later died by suicide, hours after the House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into the Texas Republican.“I made a mistake, and I had a lapse in judgment, and there was a lack of faith, and I take full responsibility for those actions,”…
US immigration experts advised non-immigrant visa holders in the country not to travel outside as the Middle East crisis and the ongoing travel restrictions could result in delays, causing people to lose their visa status or jobs. But those who are already stuck outside the US and have their deadlines nearing should not sit idle….
Republican Senator Tim Sheehy was involved in a confrontation during a US Senate hearing on the war in Iran. Video from the incident shows the senator helping police forcefully remove an anti-war protester who had disrupted the proceedings with an apparent anti-Israel and anti-war stance.The incident happened during a hearing in Washington on Wednesday. A…
A scuffle broke out inside the United States Capitol as a former Marine’s protest against the war in Iran, leading to his forcible removal from a Senate hearing and injuries to three police officers.While protestor Brian McGinnis was being dragged out from the Senate, a loud ‘snap’ was heard after Tim Sheehy, a Republican member…
UAE announces early spring break from March 9 to 22; classes and work resume March 23/Representative Image The UAE has announced an early start to the spring break for schools and universities, with students and staff set to be off from March 9 until March 22. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher…
Britain is facing sharp criticism from partners in the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes escalated tensions across the Middle East. Regional allies say the UK government responded too slowly to the threat and delayed key military decisions at a critical moment.Britain’s allies in the Gulf and Cyprus have raised concerns that Prime Minister Sir Keir…
Saudi Arabia has formally moved into the booking phase for domestic Hajj pilgrims, with authorities outlining strict payment timelines and updated cancellation rules as preparations intensify.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Wednesday the start of the Hajj package booking phase for domestic pilgrims, including Saudi citizens and expatriates holding valid residency permits.Those who…
Evelyn N. Wang: The scientist who wants to make every home produce its own water (Image source: MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering ) Water touches every part of human life. We drink it, cook with it, wash with it and depend on it for health and hygiene. Yet according to global estimates, more than 2.2…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani quietly promoted his upcoming child care program on Wednesday as he created rangoli with 2-K kids to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi.The Indian-origin leader took to Instagram to share a video of the event while wishing the Hindu community of New York a happy Holi.In the clip, he could be…
For decades, the name Joseph Kony has been synonymous with one of the most gruesome rebellions in Africa. The warlord from Uganda, who has been accused of perpetrating some of the worst atrocities on unarmed civilians, has been on the run for decades, evading capture by forces from various nations who have sought to capture…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the early disbursement of March salaries for Dubai government employees ahead of Eid al-Fitr. The Crown Prince ordered that salaries be paid on March 17, allowing employees to better prepare for the upcoming holiday and support their families during the festive period.The directive comes as…
UAE Immigration Waives Fines for Visitors Stranded by Flight Disruptions: Huge Relief for Travellers The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) in the United Arab Emirates has announced a sweeping waiver of overstay fines for residents, tourists and visitors who were unable to leave the country due to flight cancellations and airspace closures linked…
Kuwait Cracks Down: Two Arrested Over Viral Videos Mocking Armed Forces Amid Iran-US-Israel Missile Threats Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has arrested two individuals accused of publishing videos mocking the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and the country’s air defence efforts on social media, a move that comes amid heightened security concerns and intense US–Israel-Iran conflict. The arrests…
Why Are Saudia Flights Still Suspended to 8 Major Cities Until March 2026? The US-Israel-Iran Conflict’s Aviation Impact Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has extended the suspension of flights to and from eight major destinations until March 6, 2026, as ongoing regional tensions and US–Israel–Iran conflict continue to disrupt commercial air travel across the Gulf…
An elderly Indian‑origin couple from Leicester, England, lost more than £2,500 after falling victim to a sophisticated online flight ticket fraud, police said. The couple only realised they had been tricked when they tried to check in for their flight at London’s Heathrow Airport, reports PTI.Dinesh Jansari (80) and his wife Shashikala (78) had booked…
An Indian‑origin political strategist has launched a new civic data initiative in the United States ahead of the 2026 mid‑term elections. It was developed to map and better understand the Indian‑American community’s political presence.Anang Mittal is a communications strategist who has worked on Capitol Hill. He introduced the platform last month. The initiative is called…
An Afghan national has been arrested and charged after Watervliet (County in New York) police said he attacked his neighbour as a hate crime because of the victim’s Pakistani background.Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Hossein G. Haidar and said the incident began with an argument between the two men over political and military tensions…
