The former reality TV star called on the House to pass the Defiance Act, a bill that would give victims of deepfake pornography the right to sue individuals who produce and share the content, citing her own experience of having intimate images shared without her consent.The former reality TV star, who previously appeared on Capitol…
In six months, Dubai’s first-time buyer programme helped 2,000 residents purchase homes worth AED3.25 billion/Image: WAM For thousands of Dubai residents, owning a home is no longer a distant ambition. A government-led initiative launched last year is rapidly changing that reality, turning long-term renters into homeowners and injecting fresh momentum into the emirate’s property market.Dubai’s…
The seabed off southern Japan has long held shapes that look out of place. Divers near Amami Oshima Island began noticing large circular patterns etched into sand in the 1990s, precise enough to seem artificial. Each year, they appeared and then faded, leaving little behind except curiosity. For a long time, no clear explanation followed….
Viral posts claimed IShowSpeed was assaulted and robbed in Lagos during his Africa tour. A fact check found no evidence supporting the claim. Full livestream footage shows no attack, while edited images and AI-generated summaries fueled misinformation. Speed continued engaging with fans and praised Africa’s energy throughout his trip. Some rumours spread faster than the…
When Steve Scherer began driving an Uber in northern Virginia, he was not trying to rediscover immigration as a subject. He had already spent years reporting on it from Europe.Scherer, a former foreign correspondent and bureau chief, published a first-person essay on his Substack this week describing how working as a ride-hail driver in the…
Each summer, the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica turns a brighter shade of green. Vast blooms of phytoplankton spreading across the water, forming the base of one of the most important marine food webs on the planet. These blooms also play a role in drawing carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. For years, scientists have explained…
The Indian Ocean holds the lowest gravity anomaly on Earth, a vast and subtle depression in the planet’s gravitational field located south of Sri Lanka. Known as the Indian Ocean geoid low, it causes sea level in the region to sit more than 100 metres lower than the global average, even though the ocean surface…
Saudi Arabia launched Nitaqat 2.0, targeting 340,000 private sector jobs for citizens over three years/Image: File After the success of its first phase, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched the second phase of the Nitaqat Al-Mutawar programme, aiming to create more than 340,000 private sector jobs for citizens over the…
UAE faces a stretch of unsettled winter weather with rising humidity, cloud cover / AI Generated Image After weeks of clear, dry skies, the UAE is bracing for a change in pace as a weak low-pressure system moves in from the east. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), residents can expect a shift…
Saudi Arabia begins accepting property ownership applications from non-Saudis/Representative Image The waiting is over. Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority has officially announced that the law allowing non-Saudis to own property entered into force yesterday, January 22. With this, applications are now being accepted through a unified digital platform, marking a decisive shift in how…
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has reacted cautiously but positively to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that he could use frozen Russian assets to pay for entry into Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning…
President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its chief executive Jamie Dimon, accusing the bank of cutting off his accounts for political reasons after he left office in 2021.The civil suit, lodged in Miami-Dade County court in Florida, claims the United States’ largest bank abruptly closed several accounts linked…
No outdoor loudspeakers this Ramadan/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, Saudi authorities have reaffirmed strict rules governing mosque operations, with a renewed focus on sound discipline, prayer timing, and preparations for worshippers. The measures are intended to preserve the sanctity of prayers while ensuring comfort, order, and consideration for surrounding communities during the holy month. Outdoor…
President Donald Trump (AP photo) Scotching off speculation about his bad health triggered by a bruise on a hand, US President Donald Trump said he “clipped” his hand on a table and that his regular consumption of “big aspirin” resulted in bruising.“I’m very good. I clipped it on the table. So I put a little,…
Florida is moving towards a one-year freeze on new H-1B visa hiring across its state university system, a proposal supporters say is meant to protect American jobs and cut reliance on foreign labour. The plan is expected to be introduced by Florida’s Board of Governors at its January 29, 2026 meeting and would prevent public…
AI image (Picture credit: Google Gemini) US President Donald Trump has said that the United States has an “armada” headed toward Iran, renewing warnings to Tehran over the killing of protesters and the potential restart of its nuclear programme. US warships, air defence headed to Middle East US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to…
Popular streamer iShowSpeed has finally reacted to the criticism that he has been disrespecting local content creators in the ongoing Africa tour. The backlash started after several Nigerian content creators came forward with claims that Speed had completely ignored requests for collaboration as he visited Lagos. Clips of the criticism quickly spread online, with some…
Candace Owens criticized Brooklyn Beckham after he publicly accused his parents of undermining his marriage to Nicola Peltz. On her podcast, Owens questioned his decision to cut off family contact, blamed Peltz’s influence, and mocked the wedding disputes cited as reasons for the rift, fueling further debate around the highly publicized Beckham family fallout. The…
Canada does not live because of the US, Canada thrives because of the Canadians, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday, responding to US President Donald Trump’s humiliating nudge from the Davos stage when the world was celebrating Carney’s Davos speech. Speaking at the Citadelle of Quebec, Carney recounted Canada’s history and said Canada can show…
During a high-profile ceremony at Davos, President Trump’s visibly bruised hand ignited fresh discussions about his health transparency. The White House quickly explained the marks were due to a minor mishap with a table and that daily aspirin intake, which he increased for blood thinning, could lead to more bruising. Fresh questions about President Donald…
