The passenger recounted his ordeal in a Reddit post, detailing the five-hour flight beside a soiled, ‘human biohazard/ Image: Reddit, File A Delta Air Lines passenger has shared an astonishing account of a cross-country journey that turned into a nightmare after being seated beside an elderly man who soiled himself mid-flight. The incident, which unfolded…
Turns out, Japan’s streets are so clean that you could practically eat your dinner off the sidewalk—or, at least, walk barefoot without regretting it. One Japanese influencer decided to put Tokyo to the ultimate test by strolling around the city in nothing but plain white socks. Yes, socks. Outside. For ten whole minutes.The simple experiment…
Representative image (AI) At least 54 people were injured after an explosion occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque located inside a school complex in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta.City police chief Asep Edi Suheri confirmed at a televised press conference that the blast took place at a site in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, news agency Reuters…
The UAE recalled Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler after tests confirmed microbial contamination in multiple batches/Image: X The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has moved decisively to withdraw the Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler (Yadom) from the UAE market after laboratory testing revealed microbial contamination in multiple batches. The recall underscores the authority’s commitment to public health and…
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian (Image credits: AP) BEIJING: China’s third aircraft carrier has entered service following a ceremony marking its handover to the navy attended by President Xi Jinping, state news agency Xinhua reported Friday.The commissioning of the Fujian marks a key milestone in Xi’s drive to modernise the Chinese military and project…
Qatar’s 2025/2026 agricultural markets open November 6, featuring over 100 farms, seasonal produce, and inspections/Representative Image Qatar’s local agricultural markets reopen tomorrow, signalling a renewed commitment to homegrown produce and sustainable farming. From Al Khor to Al Shahaniya, over 100 Qatari farms will offer seasonal vegetables, honey, dates, and other products, providing direct access for…
The Koh-i-Noor diamond, set in the Maltese Cross at the front of the crown made for Britain’s late Queen Mother (Image credits: AP) PARIS: As French police race to track where the Louvre’s stolen crown jewels have gone, a growing chorus wants a brighter light on where they came from. The artifacts were French, but…
Qatar and Bahrain launch ferry covering 35 nautical miles in 70–80 minutes, offering standard and VIP vessels/Image: Qatar MOT Across the waters of the Gulf, Qatar and Bahrain have drawn a new line of connection. A direct ferry now links Al-Ruwais Port and Sa’ada Marina, reducing the journey to just over an hour, and signalling…
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday recounted the moment when US President Donald Trump authorized and announced US strikes on Iranian nuclear-linked sites and said that this is the time when the world listens “FAFO.“Speaking at an event, Hegseth said, “That moment we realized that our bombers were out of Iran and the bombs…
For a long time, scientists believed that parasitic relationships between marine species developed much later in Earth’s history. But new fossil evidence from Morocco suggests otherwise. A recent study published in iScience found signs of parasitic worms living inside the shells of an ancient sea creature about 480 million years ago, during the Early Ordovician…
Rowan County clerk Kim Davis (Image credits: AP) WASHINGTON: A call to overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide is on the agenda Friday for the justices’ closed-door conference.Among the new cases the justices are expected to consider is a longshot appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused…
Professor Brian Cox has moved to shut down growing online theories claiming that an interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, could be an alien spacecraft approaching Earth. The astrophysicist, known for his accessible explanations of complex science, urged the public to rely on verified research rather than “drivel” circulating on social media. His response comes amid mounting speculation…
The UAE’s Emirati National Identity Strategy integrates heritage, values, education, media, family, and governance nationwide/Image: WAM At the 2025 UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, the UAE Government unveiled the Emirati National Identity Strategy—a nationwide initiative developed by the Ministry of Culture in partnership with the National Projects Office of the Presidential Court. The…
Twitch streamer Félix “xQc” Lengyel has once again stirred discussion in the streaming community after commenting on Hasan Piker’s public image and how appearance may shape his popularity. In a recent clip shared on X by user @Awk20000, xQc suggested that the media and audiences treat Hasan more favorably because of his looks, claiming that…
Why did Kai Cenat’s girlfriend’s mom call him out online? The truth behind the viral video (Image via Getty) Twitch star Kai Cenat is caught in a new controversy after his girlfriend’s mother spoke out against him online. On November 5, 2025, Ashlee Monroe, mother of Kai’s girlfriend Gabrielle Alayah (also known as Gigi), posted…
Tyler Oliveira cancels his India cow dung-throwing festival documentary after growing threats and massive backlash (Image via Getty) YouTuber Tyler Oliveira said he will not release his documentary about India’s poop-throwing festival. He posted this on his X account two hours ago. Oliveira said he was doxxed and threatened by thousands of Indians after he…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that, beginning Friday, 40 of the busiest airports in the US will see a 10% reduction in flights, citing the ongoing strain on air traffic controllers amid the federal government shutdown. Although the FAA has yet to make an official public announcement, The New York Times on Thursday reported…
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed US President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a policy blocking transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers that aligned with their gender identity. The decision, issued on the court’s emergency docket, permits the policy to remain in effect while a lawsuit over it proceeds.A lower-court order had…
John O’Reilly, a forest manager in western Ireland, could hardly believe his eyes when he saw the grainy video on his phone, sent to him by a truck driver. There, slinking through the woodlands of County Clare, in Ireland, was the impossible: A stocky, tan-coloured animal with a shaggy mane and tufted tail, lumbering into…
FILE — U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the former Speaker of the House, addresses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Pelosi announced on Nov. 6, 2025 that she will retire when her term concludes in early 2027, ending a remarkable career in which she rose to become one of the most…
