Twitch streamer ‘Agent’ achieved a historic milestone by finishing a full day of streaming from the Arctic region during his 24-hour broadcast. The North Pole served as the location for the challenge, which experienced temperatures that reached below -45°F (-42°C). The first streamer to survive extreme conditions for an entire day became Agent. He ended…
Margaret Marsilla, a Canada mother, has been devastated after his 26-year-old son died by euthanasia in Canada. Kiano Vafaeian, the son, had no terminal illness, he only had type 1 diabetes, partial blindness and depression. His mother protested the decision but Kiano was approved for a government euthanasia scheme and died on December 30, The…
Jimmy Kimmel broke down in tears twice on Monday night’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” as he was talking about the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis.Pretti was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday, just three weeks after they fatally shot mother-of-three Renee Good in the same…
As Amazon has come forward and announced that it would allow its H-1B employees stuck in India to work remotely, experts warned that US businesses risk hefty tax bills if they allow workers this option, as no one knows how long the delay may take. Thousands of H-1B workers are stuck in India since November…
As H-1B visa stamping dates are now deferred to 2027 in India, the Indian-American Advocacy Council co-founder Rajeev Sharma said this is 100% targering of Indian-Americans who have won their right to work in the US legally and have been contributing to the US economy. Contrasting the H-1B workers from India, whose visa stamping is…
Texas governor Greg Abbott has ordered all public K-12 (Kindergarten through the 12th grade) schools and universities to provide a complete list of employees working on H-1B visas, saying there is “no reason” for foreign workers to be employed in public schools.Abbott said his office is examining whether taxpayer dollars are being used to fund…
Scott Bessent is often held up as one of the saner and more sober members of the Trump administration. His appointment in November 2024 piqued more than a few eyebrows, given he is openly gay, co-hosted a fundraiser for Al Gore in 2000, and even worked for many years at Soros Fund Management, an investment…
Germany Tuesday issued a travel alert for its nationals in the US, urging them to exercise caution amid the ongoing ICE crackdown in Minneapolis which led to the death of US citizen Alex Preeti, the second shooting after Renee Good was shot dead earlier this month. Both Good and Alex were American citizens. “In Minneapolis…
In a surprising twist, billionaire Bill Ackman has stepped forward with a $10,000 donation to a fundraiser for Alex Pretti’s family, who was tragically killed by ICE agents. This contribution mirrors his previous support for an ICE agent implicated in another contentious incident. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has contributed $10,000 to an online fundraiser for…
Japan’s coast just revealed a species no one knew existed (Image Credit – Tohoku University / Cheryl Lewis Ames et al) A vivid blue jelly-like organism appeared on a beach in northern Japan and did not seem to belong there. The water was cooler than the places where such creatures are usually seen, and locals…
Pop star Katy Perry has urged her fans to step into political action, calling on them to help block a proposed $10 billion increase in funding for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying it is time to “turn anger into action”.In a series of Instagram slides, Perry laid out a clear plan for her…
Source: National Geographic Antarctica is also known to have some of the most extreme and harsh environments on the planet, where life struggles to exist in the freezing climate and harsh winds. However, even in such extreme conditions, there exists a fascinating natural wonder that is nothing short of surprising: Blood Falls, a waterfall that…
MrBeast surprised 12-year-old Kai Pollnitz with a custom bionic “Beast Arm” after learning insurance would not cover a prosthetic. Partnering with Open Bionics, the YouTuber delivered the arm during a routine clinic visit. The gift helped Kai regain confidence after facing bullying and daily challenges at school. The situation was subdued in a clinic in…
Winter weather across the United States is easing in places, though the effects of a major storm remain visible from the Plains to New England. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread across dozens of states over several days, leaving deep accumulations, icy roads, and widespread disruptions. The storm has now moved offshore, but cold air…
Foggy mornings and humid conditions expected across UAE this week/Representative Image Early mornings across parts of the UAE are expected to remain sticky and hazy over the coming days, with the National Centre of Meteorology warning of recurring humidity and the possibility of fog or light fog in several inland and coastal areas. Meanwhile, clouds,…
Three French tourists died after a tour boat capsized near Muscat, Oman/Image: X A boat carrying French tourists capsized in waters near Muscat, Oman , today , resulting in three deaths and prompting rescue operations and an official investigation by Omani authorities.The incident took place in the Wilayat of Muttrah in the Muscat Governorate during…
Yas Island chosen for Disneyland Abu Dhabi / Image: @Disney The mystery of Mickey’s Middle Eastern home has officially been solved. On January 26, 2026, Disney CEO Bob Iger took a monumental walk across a sun-drenched stretch of coastline, confirming that the world’s seventh Disneyland will be built on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Sharing photos…
Saudi Arabia and Poland sign diplomatic visa exemption agreement/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia and Poland took a step towards deeper diplomatic engagement during high-level talks in Warsaw, where discussions on bilateral cooperation and global security culminated in a new agreement easing official travel between the two countries.Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan…
File photo: Tom Homan (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has announced that his border czar, Tom Homan, will be sent to Minneapolis, a city that has emerged as the epicentre of protests against the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics following two fatal shootings involving federal agents this month. Trump on Monday said Homan would…
Can Nipah reach the UAE? India outbreak explained in simple terms / AI Generated Image A shadow of concern has fallen over international travel routes as India battles a fresh outbreak of the Nipah virus (NiV) in the southern state of Kerala. Health authorities have confirmed multiple cases and, tragically, a small number of fatalities…
