Resurfaced 3,300-year-old Egyptian document hints at biblical giants being real/ Image: British Museum A 3,300-year-old Egyptian manuscript held by the British Museum has resurfaced at the centre of a renewed debate over whether the Bible’s references to giants were rooted in historical encounters rather than myth. The document, known as Anastasi I, has been in…
A 27-year-old Indian man said he planned to return to India after failing to secure employment in the United States despite completing a Master’s degree and applying for jobs, according to a Reddit post titled “Did everything ‘right’ in the US, still failed, heading back to India”.In the post, he said he followed a conventional…
The Twitch account of a popular streamer, Mizkif, was suspended for a brief period of time, specifically for 24 hours. The suspension of the user was minor, specifically for a different account of Mizkif, which was not his main Twitch channel. In other words, his main channel was not suspended. The suspension was marked as…
New York City recorded temperatures colder than parts of Antarctica on Sunday after life-threatening winds swept across much of the Northeast and New England over the weekend.Temperatures hit 3 degrees in the city on Sunday, with bitter wind chills dragging the real feel temperatures to 14 degrees below zero. Parts of the northeast reported wind…
Two Indian American men from Glastonbury were charged in federal court with using thousands of stolen identities to defraud FanDuel, a major US online sports betting company, and other online gambling platforms of roughly $3 million.A federal grand jury in New Haven returned a 45-count indictment on February 3 charging Amitoj Kapoor, 29, and Siddharth…
Zaima Rahman, daughter of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman, took to the streets of the capital on a rickshaw to campaign for her father in the high-profile Dhaka-17 constituency ahead of the February 12 general elections.Videos circulating online show the London-trained barrister riding through busy neighbourhoods with Fatema Khatun, caregiver to former Prime…
Zaima Rahman, daughter of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman, took to the streets of the capital on a rickshaw to campaign for her father in the high-profile Dhaka-17 constituency ahead of the February 12 general elections.Videos circulating online show the London-trained barrister riding through busy neighbourhoods with Fatema Khatun, caregiver to former Prime…
A 31-year-old Mexican immigrant has alleged that he was brutally beaten by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during his arrest in Minnesota last month, leaving him with multiple skull fractures and brain hemorrhages.Alberto Castañeda Mondragón told the Associated Press that he was pulled out of a friend’s car outside a shopping centre in…
Thailand’s conservative prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared victory in the general election on Sunday after TV projections indicated that his party had secured a commanding lead, winning the largest number of seats in parliament.“We are likely to take first place in the election,” AFP quoted Anutin Charnvirakul saying. “The victory today belongs to all Thais,…
An 18-month-old girl detained for weeks by US immigration authorities was returned to custody and denied medication after she was hospitalised with a life-threatening respiratory illness, according to a lawsuit filed in a Texas federal court.The child, identified in the lawsuit as “Amalia,” was released by immigration authorities in President Donald Trump’s administration after her…
Floridians seeking a driver’s licence were required to pass the state’s exams entirely in English for the first time in nearly two decades, after the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles implemented an English-only policy that officials said followed a fatal crash involving an illegal immigrant who failed a test 10 times before…
The political storm surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer intensified on Sunday after it emerged that Lord Peter Mandelson received a five-figure, taxpayer-funded exit payment following his dismissal as Britain’s ambassador to the United States. This payment is now being reviewed following the latest revelations in the Epstein files.According to The Times, Mandelson was granted a…
Cardi B appeared to trigger a robot into moving towards her and falling on her in San Francisco.TMZ obtained video of the star walking out onto the streets of The City by the Bay on Saturday, approaching a robot and telling an assembled crowd she planned on giving the bot a lap dance.In the video,…
Dubai’s Literary Crowd Was Spellbound as Shashi Tharoor Talked Words, Wit and Wisdom at Emirates Literature Festival 2026 Dubai’s vibrant literary scene was abuzz recently as Shashi Tharoor, Indian politician, author and former diplomat, delivered a memorable session at the Emirates Literature Festival, one of the Middle East’s premier cultural events celebrating books, ideas and…
Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly sought to build links with Russia’s top leadership, including President Vladimir Putin, though there is no evidence he ever succeeded, newly released US Justice Department documents suggest.One of the clearest examples dates to June 2018, a year after the sudden death of Russia’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin. Epstein…
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 also said many people misunderstand the Mount Rushmore concept, insisting it should honor true pioneers. Felix “xQc”…
Ramadan 2026 UAE: When Does It Start? Dates, Duration and Eid Al-Fitr Forecast Muslims across the UAE and around the world are preparing for Ramadan 2026, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a period of fasting, prayer, community and spiritual reflection. As is the Islamic tradition, the exact start and end…
UAE Green Visa vs UAE Golden Visa/Representative Image The UAE offers two long-term residency pathways for professionals, investors and entrepreneurs seeking stability without relying on traditional employer sponsorship. The Green Visa and the Golden Visa are designed for different profiles, with distinct eligibility rules, benefits and timelines. Knowing how they differ helps applicants choose the…
Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier accused of sex trafficking, planned to develop an improved “super-race” of humans using genetic engineering and artificial intelligence,.In a major probe, The New York Times reported that Epstein discussed these ideas with scientists and business figures over several years. His interests were described as “transhumanism,” though they resembled a modern…
Hidden deep in the heart of New Mexico lies a frozen world that defies its desert surroundings. While temperatures outside soar under the summer sun, the Bandera Volcano Ice Cave remains a frigid 31°F (minus 0.6°C) year-round. Inside, ice up to 20 feet thick carpets the floor, a centuries-old layer preserved by the cave’s unique…
