Sheikh Mohammed unveils DH1 billion campaign to fight hunger this Ramadan | World News

Sheikh Mohammed launches AED1 billion Ramadan 2026 campaign to save five million children/image: X As Ramadan approaches, Dubai’s Ruler has placed the fight against child hunger at the centre of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Friday announced the launch of the “Edge of Life” campaign, an initiative…

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Water and oxygen aren’t enough: Scientists reveal two ‘must-have’ ingredients for life on other planets |

Milky Way galaxy (Source: NASA) For decades, the search for extraterrestrial life has revolved around a simple rule: follow the water. If a distant planet has liquid water, and perhaps oxygen, it is flagged as potentially habitable. But new research led by scientists at ETH Zurich suggests that this long-standing strategy may be incomplete. A…

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says ‘sorry’ after his ‘colonised by immigrants’ remark sparks backlash

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said on Thursday he was sorry that people took offence to his comments on immigration after he was criticised by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for saying the country had been “colonised by immigrants”. “I am sorry that my choice of language has offended some people in the UK and Europe and…

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How to book Emirates flights at lower fares in 2026: Best time for booking cheapest tickets, other tips for savvy travellers

Emirates Flight Deals 2026: Best Time to Book for Lower Fares If you are planning to fly with Emirates in 2026, whether for leisure, family trips or work, timing your booking right can make a significant difference in airfare costs. According to reports, Emirates just recorded its busiest January for family travel ever, with the…

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Not only visa, Green Card can also get delayed after social media scrutiny, says immigration lawyer; ‘Posts about side hustle…’

While consular officers can deny visas after going through the social media history of the applicants, it can happen to Green Card applicants too, New Jersey-based immigration lawyer Abhisha Parikh said. And this can even include old dating app activities as well. The case of Indian CEO Jasveer Singh being denied a B1/B2 visa has…

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Who is Vikash Ramkissoon? Guyana MP whose Hindi speech in Parliament went viral

Vikash Ramkissoon (Image credit: Parliament of Guyana) A debate in Guyana’s Parliament took an unexpected turn when Member of Parliament Vikash Ramkissoon responded in fluent Hindi after an opposition lawmaker questioned his knowledge of the language.The exchange began when an opposition member claimed that Ramkissoon did not understand Hindi. Seeking permission from the Speaker, he…

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US governors cancel White House meeting after Donald Trump didn’t invite Democrats: Report

The National Governors Association cancelled a meeting with US President Donald Trump later this month after the White House excluded Democratic governors, chairman Kevin Stitt told members on Monday, according to Reuters citing a source.Governors from across the US gather every year in Washington for the NGA meeting. It is tradition for the President to…

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Shanghai has been sinking for decades but something invisible beneath the ground is slowing it down | World News

Shanghai city is sinking (Image source: Canva) For decades, scientists have warned that Shanghai, one of the world’s largest and most densely populated coastal megacities, has been slowly sinking because of how humans have used the land beneath it. The problem is not new. As per reports, historical records show that parts of Shanghai have…

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