Ras Al Khaimah set a Guinness World Record with 2,300 drones in 15 minute phoenix show/Image: WAM Ras Al Khaimah kicked off 2026 with a bang, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest aerial phoenix formed by drones. The night sky lit up with a breathtaking combination of drones and fireworks, drawing thousands…
Painting of Jesus Christ (Image/X@BoLoudon) and Donald Trump with Melania Trump (AP image) US President Donald Trump marked the New Year at his Mar-a-Lago resort with a live painting of Jesus Christ created onstage. The artwork was later auctioned for charity before a high-profile audience at the event.“I want to just do something very special,”…
Russia on Tuesday released video footage of what it said was the deployment of its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in close ally Belarus, a move that would expand Moscow’s ability to strike targets across Europe in the event of a war.State news agency TASS said this was the first time the Russian defence ministry…
Protesters march in downtown Tehran (AP image) Iran’s unrest entered its fourth day on Wednesday as large parts of the country ground to a standstill under a government-ordered shutdown. According to news agency AFP, members of Iranian security forces were killed during the protests. Businesses, universities and government offices were closed across 21 of Iran’s…
First cries of 2026 echo across UAE / AI Generated Illustrations As 2026 officially began, hospitals across the country heard the sound that matters most: a newborn’s first cry. From Abu Dhabi to Fujairah, babies born in the very first minutes of the year turned January 1 into an unforgettable moment for families, doctors and…
Russian President Vladimir Putin (PTI photo) The CIA has turned down Moscow’s claim that Ukraine tried to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence earlier this week. US officials said CIA director John Ratcliffe briefed President Donald Trump on the assessment on Wednesday.Russia had publicly accused Ukraine of trying to strike Putin’s home on Monday, and…
Petrol and diesel prices announced for January 2026/Representative Image The UAE has reduced petrol and diesel prices for January, reversing the increases seen in December and marking a notable drop across all fuel categories. The UAE fuel price committee announced the new rates on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. These rates will apply from 1 January…
MrBeast and Thea Booysen combined net worth: How the world’s richest YouTuber and his partner built their massive wealth (Image via Getty) MrBeast and Thea Booysen are one of the most talked-about couples on the internet today. Their rise is not just about views and fame. It is about smart business moves, hard work, and…
Adin Ross stunned as 6ix9ine names Kai Cenat ex Gigi during viral diss stream (Image via Getty) Adin Ross went quiet during a livestream after rapper 6ix9ine made a sharp comment about Kai Cenat’s former girlfriend, Gigi Alayah. The moment happened during a stream on Tuesday, December 30, and the short clip has since spread…
Perez Hilton reacted strongly to reports that Nick Reiner allegedly showed interest in owning a gun before the fatal stabbing of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Calling the detail “eerie,” Hilton emphasized how it raises questions about intent, despite authorities confirming a knife was used. He also noted the emotional toll on the community…
What is YouTuber Nick Shirley exposing? Minnesota daycare fund fraud claims raise Somalia group controversy and federal investigation (Image via Getty) Nick Shirley is a 23-year-old YouTuber from California. He is now at the center of a big national debate. On December 25, 2025, Nick Shirley posted a long video about daycare centers in Minnesota….
Candace Owens shared a fast paced video filled with pop culture and political memes, featuring references to Stranger Things, Justin Bieber, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Charlie and Erika Kirk. The montage blended celebrity controversy with internet humor, fueling speculation about her teased 2026 return and reinforcing her strategy of using viral content to drive attention…
HasanAbi hinted he may quit Twitch streaming in 2026 during a heated livestream, expressing frustration with his community’s behavior toward fellow creators. He criticized viewers for misplaced aggression, warned of bans, and admitted he “hates Twitch streaming.” While no final decision was announced, his comments signaled burnout and raised real questions about his future on…
Russian drones blasted apartment buildings and the power grid in the southern Ukraine city of Odesa in an overnight attack that injured six people, including a toddler and two other children, officials said Wednesday. The attack came as Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in his country’s eventual victory in the nearly four-year war against…
Sea of mourners at Zia’s funeral DHAKA: Former Bangladesh PM and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was laid to rest with full state honours beside her husband and former President Ziaur Rahman here on Wednesday, as hundreds of thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to the three-time PM.External affairs minister S Jaishankar, among the foreign…
Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh’s special assistant to the chief adviser for the health ministry, Sayedur Rahman, has resigned, becoming the second senior official to exit the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt within a week….
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation. Although the number of women politicians rose at the last election – and despite Takaichi becoming the first female prime minister in Oct – Japanese politics remains…
Indians can now apply for the H-1B renewal from a third country. Yes, this is what a Reddit user claimed. Indian H-1B visa holders can now opt to apply from third countries such as the United Arab Emirates amid long appointment backlogs at US consulates in India, provided they hold valid residency permits.One Indian citizen…
Youtuber Nick Shirley, who exposed the Minnesota fraud, is receiving death threats for posting that 42-minute video, and said that they are telling him, “you will be the next Kirk.“While talking in a podcast, Shirley said that he felt bad for his family, and his younger sister is getting phone calls from the media for…
The Trump administration was exploring the denaturalisation of Somali-Americans in Minnesota who engaged in fraud, a move that would seek to strip US citizenship from those who illegally obtained tax dollars intended for social services.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed the potential action in a December 31 appearance on Fox News, one day after…
