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Blue crabs were first found in Italy's Adriatic in 1949; 74 years later, they exploded, cut clam output 90%, and pushed 160 km up the Po RiverAmerican blue crabs, famed for their presence in coastal cuisine, are now making an alarming, unprecedented journey deep into Italy's Po Ri...- A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...
- Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills two, Hezbollah accuses it of truce 'violation'An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, with militant group Hezbo...
- Fatal fall: Scientists found an Australian carnivorous plant that kills through a fatal fall, where pollinators lose their footing and plunge into sticky tentaclesAn Australian sundew, Drosera hookeri, has a peculiar reproductive strategy. Its flowers, designed to attract pollinators like hoverflies, ...
- UAE visa expiring soon? Here's how to check your status onlineUAE immigration authorities have streamlined visa validity checks via online platforms, a crucial service amid a 30-day grace period ending...
- US Centcom says Iran does not control Hormuz after Tehran closes strait over Israeli strikes in LebanonIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, citing violations of a ceasefire. However, the US Centr...
- Niger airport attack kills 13, Al Qaeda-linked militants claim responsibilityNiger's capital Niamey faced a significant attack on its airport and military airbase. Al Qaeda's West Africa affiliate, JNIM, claimed resp...
- Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...
- UAE provides support to contain Ebola outbreakThe UAE is supporting the World Health Organisation's efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in Africa. This aid aims to mitigate the impact...
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
- PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
- 14 Indians aboard MSV Virat 1 successfully rescued, crew heads to MumbaiAll 14 Indian crew members from the Indian-registered MSV Virat 1 have been rescued safely following the vessel's sinking, approximately 80...
- US Navy coordinates rescue of 14 Indian nationals from sinking dhow off Oman coastA major operation was launched off Oman to rescue 14 Indian crew members from the sinking vessel Virat 1. After detecting the emergency, th...
- Vedanta listing: Why its aluminium business is the undisputed crown jewel of the mega 4-way demergerFour demerged entities of Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group are set to begin trading on Monday, with Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd (VAML) expect...
- Psychology says people who eat the same breakfast every single day aren’t boring: The habit removes one decision from a brain that’s quietly managing more than anyone seesPsychologists suggest eating the same breakfast daily conserves mental energy. This routine reduces the number of daily decisions, freeing ...
- UAE launches major digital upgrade for students and universitiesThe UAE's Ministry of Higher Education is launching a major digital overhaul, consolidating 38 services into 18 streamlined offerings and b...
- A very online Israeli army spokesman is the face of war for millions of ArabsAvichay Adraee, Israel's Arabic-speaking military spokesman, has become a prominent figure. He uses social media to issue warnings ahead of...
- Indian envoy visits mortuary, injured nationals after Kuwait airport attack kills compatriotIndia's Ambassador to Kuwait visited the mortuary and hospitals after an Indian national was killed and others injured in an attack on Kuwa...
- After the West Asia war, Iran's nuclear programme is harder to track — and riskier: ReportIran's uranium stockpile faces reduced international oversight following US-Israel military strikes, according to an IAEA report. This dimi...
- Kuwait partially resumes flights after Iranian attack on airport injures severalKuwait has halted all commercial flights following a drone attack on its international airport. Several people were injured in the incident...
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