Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
Indian passport, visa appointment suspension in UAE extended till July 1Indian consular services in the UAE will be limited to emergencies until July 1, 2026, due to administrative changes. From July 2, Alhind T...
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...
3 Pakistani Rangers killed in terror attack on Karachi headquartersTerrorists launched a brazen attack on a Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, resulting in the deaths of at l...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia set to sack head coach Donis after group-stage exitSaudi Arabia's football federation is set for a major shake-up following a disappointing World Cup exit. Coach Georgios Donis is likely to ...
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
Cabo Verde reach knockouts in historic World Cup debut, book Round of 32 showdown with Messi’s ArgentinaCabo Verde has etched its name in World Cup history, reaching the knockout stage in its debut tournament as the smallest nation to do so. T...
"Interventionist, irresponsible, provocative": Iran slams US-GCC statement curbing Tehran's nuclear programmeIn a statement released by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Tehr...
In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles DarwinAustralia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA ac...
Hebrew proverb of the day: ‘You can't argue over taste or smell’ - an ‘agree to disagree’ situationEver debated food, movies, or music? A Hebrew proverb, 'You can't argue over taste or smell,' highlights that personal preferences are subj...
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
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...
Rubio reassures UAE, Kuwait as scepticism over Iran deal persistsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies of their security during a visit to the UAE and Kuwait, addressing skepticism over a ...
Life lesson of the day by Stephen Hawking: “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change” — Learn the inspiring and thought-provoking lessons from the man who defied devastating odds to reshape science, and discover why resilience, and adaptability matter more than talent in today's fast-changing worldStephen Hawking’s Life Lesson: “Intelligence Is the Ability to Adapt to Change” — This timeless wisdom offers a vital blueprint for navigat...
Quote of the day from Hollywood legend Al Pacino on the woman who changed his life: 'The world I came from, we weren’t seen or regarded. The first time ever I had...' A reminder of the power of being seen by The Godfather actorLong before Al Pacino became a Hollywood legend, he was a troubled New York teen who felt invisible. His junior-high drama teacher, Blanche...
Israeli fire kills nine people in Gaza, including a child and journalist, medics sayIsraeli strikes in Gaza on Saturday claimed at least nine lives, including a child and Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah. Health officials ...