Authorities in Louisiana have recaptured five of the eight inmates who escaped from the Riverbend Detention Center in East Carroll Parish during the early hours of January 30, officials confirmed on Friday. A large-scale manhunt remains underway for the three remaining fugitives, all of whom are considered violent offenders.According to the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s…
An 80-year-old former lottery winner who quietly ran a massive counterfeit drug operation from a countryside cottage has been sentenced to prison, bringing an end to what police described as a highly sophisticated criminal enterprise hidden in plain sight.John Eric Spiby, 80, was sentenced to 16 years in prison in England after authorities uncovered a…
A 2,000-year-old mystery solved: Archaeologists find Vitruvius’ lost basilica in Italy (AI-generated) Italy has identified the remains of a Roman public building in the city of Fano that closely match the only known written description of a basilica attributed to Vitruvius, the ancient architect whose ideas shaped Western architecture. The structure, buried beneath the later…
UAE hosts summits, expos and sporting events across February in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The United Arab Emirates is set to host six major international events through February, spanning governance, tolerance, education, digital trade, healthcare innovation and global sport. The packed schedule brings thousands of leaders, experts and participants to the country, reinforcing the…
Dubai Al Salam Cycling Championship: Desert Races and Record Prize Money Dubai’s vibrant cycling scene is once again in the spotlight as the Al Salam Cycling Championship continues its tenth season with high-stakes desert races, attracting top cyclists, elite competitors and enthusiastic spectators to the iconic Al Marmoom Reserve in the Saih Al Salam area…
The Arctic is breaking its own climate rules, and scientists say it’s getting dangerous The Arctic is not just getting warmer. It is starting to behave in new manners in ways that are dangerous for nature. For decades, scientists mostly tracked average changes. Slightly warmer summers. Shorter winters. A bit more rain instead of snow….
Northern Germany’s fields and forests have held quiet secrets for decades. Near Borsum, in a woodland, something remarkable surfaced, each conveying a remarkable tale. A Roman-era hoard was found, considered as one of the largest in regions containing 450 silver coins, including one gold coin, a ring, and several silver bars. According to the experts,…
Newly released US Justice Department documents claim Prince Andrew invited convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to Buckingham Palace in 2010, two years after Epstein’s guilty plea for child prostitution charges. The documents allege email exchanges between the two, showing Andrew offering dinner at the palace while promising “lots of privacy”, as reported by The Independent…
Qatar Airways launched QVerse Island in Fortnite, letting players explore Doha and unlock flight rewards/Image: X Qatar Airways has stepped into the gaming world with the launch of its first-ever digital destination inside Fortnite, unveiling QVerse Island as an immersive platform that blends virtual exploration with real-world travel inspiration. The initiative reimagines Doha inside a…
Sharjah’s Rainy Roads Turn Into Danger Zone: Police Take Action Against 8 Stunt Drivers Sharjah Police have launched a decisive legal crackdown on motorists caught performing dangerous driving stunts during rainfall, seizing multiple vehicles and initiating action against eight drivers whose reckless behaviour risked lives on public roads. The incident, which went viral on social…
UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for February 2026/Representative Image The UAE has announced fuel prices for February 2026, confirming a slight reduction across petrol variants and diesel, with the new rates taking effect from February 1, 2026.The updated prices were released on Saturday, and apply nationwide across fuel stations. Motorists will see modest relief…
UAE and Scotland Sign Investment MoU: What Does This Mean for Global Business? In a significant development for global investment flows, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Scotland have signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen bilateral investment cooperation, broaden economic ties and unlock new opportunities for businesses in both nations. The agreement,…
Saudi Arabia says non-Saudis may be appointed general managers if job titles match commercial registrations and regulations/Image: File A brief change on Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa platform triggered uncertainty among expatriate workers and employers, but officials have now moved to clear the air. The platform has confirmed that non-Saudis can still be appointed as general managers,…
Trump and Netanyahu (File photo) The Trump administration approved arms sales worth $6.67 billion to Israel and $9 billion to Saudi Arabia, as announced by the State Department on Friday. These deals come amid rising regional tensions and Trump’s ongoing Gaza ceasefire efforts. The timing coincides with potential US military actions against Iran and continuing…
China Just Became Visa-Free for Brits And Travellers Are Loving It In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, China has agreed to relax visa requirements for British citizens, allowing visa-free travel of up to 30 days for tourism and business visits, a move announced during UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing at the end…
A mine collapse triggered by a landslide in Rubaya, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killed more than 200 people on Wednesday, local authorities said.The collapse occurred at a coltan mine that produces around 15 per cent of the world’s supply of the mineral, which is processed into tantalum used in mobile phones, computers, aerospace components…
President Donald Trump’s administration will add some 65,000 H-2B seasonal guest worker visas through September 30, a Federal Register notice said, stating the visas would be available to employers at risk of severe financial hardship due to a lack of US labour, Reuters reported.The move roughly doubled the 66,000 visas available each year to businesses…
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, who once said that he avoided being in one room with Jeffrey Epstein, had planned a trip to his private island, according to documents that the Justice Department released on Friday.The planned visit in 2012 came years after Lutnick had said he severed ties with…
A federal judge Friday dismissed some of Luigi Mangion’es charges for allegedly shooting United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, preventing prosecutors from seeking dealth penalty. Mangione will still stand trial on his two remaining charges, which accuse him of causing Thompson’s death while stalking him. It could land him in prison for life. Margaret…
While people are searching for Donald Trump’s name, another profile caught everyone’s attention, and it was of the first lady, Melania Trump. The Department of Justice’s latest release of records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein contained an alleged email exchange between his former confidant and girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Melania Trump.In the 2002…
