Albert Camus described the Absurd as the clash between humankind’s longing for meaning and the world’s refusal to give it. We search for reason, order and justice, but the universe responds with silence and coincidence. The Absurd is not despair; it is theatre. And last week, the Louvre became its stage.On a quiet October morning,…
Source: The New York Post Eliza Monroe Hay, the eldest daughter of James Monroe, America’s fifth president, will finally be laid to rest in Virginia, almost two centuries after her lonely death in France. On Thursday, her remains will be interred at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, reuniting her with her father and other family members,…
Louvre museum thieves caught on camera escaping with the jewels. A video has emerged showing two thieves calmly escaping the Louvre Museum in Paris with an estimated €88 million (£76 million) worth of France’s crown jewels — in what is being described as one of the country’s most spectacular heists in decades.The 36-second clip, verified…
After India, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan is now taking aim at Pakistan’s water supply. The Taliban government has ordered the rapid construction of a dam on the Kunar River, Russian news outlet RT reported.This move comes amid escalating military tensions between the two neighbours along the Durand Line, the 2,640km (1,600-mile) international border separating Afghanistan and Pakistan….
19-year-old TikTok influencer Immman Atienza was found dead in her Los Angeles home (Image via @feliciaatienza/Instagram A heartbreaking story has gripped the internet this week after the sudden passing of TikTok creator Emman Atienza, also known as Emmanuelle, at just 19. The daughter of Filipino TV host Kim “Kuya Kim” Atienza and Felicia Hung-Atienza, Emman…
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, center rear, attends a dinner with EU leaders at EU-Egypt Summit in Brussels (Image credits: AP) As Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi visited Brussels for the first official summit between Egypt and the European Union, the bloc unlocked billions in EU aid and investments to strengthen economic cooperation with the country,…
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was targeted by thieves on Sunday, October 19, when they stole historic jewellery valued at 88 million euros ($102 million) in broad daylight.The heist was described as a “terrible failure” for the museum by Louvre Director Laurence des Cars, who has subsequently offered to resign. The theft has exposed…
Abu Dhabi welcomes the world’s best kitesurfers for the inaugural Kite World Cup at Fahid Island/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi is set to make waves in the world of watersports as it hosts the first-ever Kite World Cup as part of the Fahid Island Watersports Festival, running from October 25 to November 2. The event will…
Peace March walk on the Margaret Bridge in Budapest (Image credits: AP) Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched through the streets of Budapest on Thursday as rival political rallies were staged in the capital, marking Memorial Day for the Revolution of 1956, the anniversary of the country’s failed uprising against the Soviet Union.It coincides with…
RTA’s offers public and private businesses to open retail shops at Dubai Metro stations. Image: AI Representative Image. Local and international businesses now have the opportunity to operate inside Dubai’s bustling metro and tram stations, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opens retail and commercial leasing opportunities across the network.The initiative aims to boost…
A resurfaced clip of streamer Nina Lin has triggered widespread outrage online, with many fans calling her behavior “unacceptable” and demanding accountability. The footage, originally from a May 2024 IRL stream, appears to show Lin restraining her assistant, Said, while another woman, Zoe Spencer, performs sexual acts on him despite verbal objections from others present….
Director of the Anti-Narcotics Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, saidrumours about “red pills” spreading in schools surface every school year, but these claims are entirely false/ AI representative image for illustrative purposes only Abu Dhabi Police have firmly dismissed circulating social media rumours about so-called “red pills” being distributed in schools and universities, reinforcing the…
In, December 2025, Luigi Mangione will complete 1 year in prison The infamous CEO killer, Luigi Mangione, who is behind bars for fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson, led a somewhat adventurous and eventful life before becoming the figure he is today. For anti-capitalists, he is seen as a hero and messiah, but for Republicans,…
In what he calls a “gift to the American people,” President Donald Trump has begun construction on a massive new ballroom at the White House, with funding coming entirely from private donors that include some of the world’s biggest companies. According to the White House, major firms such as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Lockheed Martin,…
It was the kind of television moment that doesn’t announce itself as historic but lingers anyway. On one side of the screen, Tulsi Virani — stalwart matriarch of Indian primetime melodrama — offered her trademark folded-hand salutation. On the other side, beamed in from across the world, Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist, smiled…
Emirati businessman and former diplomat Hamad bin Ahmed bin Salem Al Hajri / Image: X-DXB Media Dubai’s philanthropic landscape received a major boost as Emirati businessman and former diplomat Hamad bin Ahmed bin Salem Al Hajri donated seven buildings across the city, with an estimated total value of AED 110 million ($29.7 million), one of…
When King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in the Sistine Chapel this week to pray alongside Pope Leo XIV, it won’t just be a royal photo-op — it will be the closest Britain has come to healing a five-century-old religious rift born of politics, power, and love. The Big Picture For the first time…
Taptap Send, a popular UAE remittance app, has temporarily paused transfers for a system upgrade, leaving expats worried before payday/ Image: X Taptap Send, a mobile remittance platform popular among UAE expatriates, has temporarily paused its services for a system upgrade. The app, which allows users to send money abroad at no cost, has reportedly…
Record-breaking Hajj 2026: 72,000 UAE pilgrims compete for only 6,228 spots, highlighting historic demand and rigorous selection process / AI-generated illustration The UAE’s General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat has reported a historic surge in Hajj 2026 applications, with approximately 72,000 residents applying for a quota of just 6,228 pilgrims. This unprecedented number…
Bahrain’s LMRA unveils upgraded Wages Protection System to secure workers’ rights and streamline private sector payrolls/Image: BNA Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has rolled out an upgraded version of its Wages Protection System (WPS), designed to ensure transparent, timely, and documented wage payments across the private sector. The enhanced system aims to protect workers’…
