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Denmark just uncovered a 600-year-old ship, the largest medieval cargo vessel ever found (AI-generated) For centuries, the sound of the seabed between Denmark and Sweden has been disturbed by currents, anchors and passing ships. Little attention was paid to what lay beneath until construction work for Copenhagen’s new Lynetteholm district required closer inspection. During those … Read more

There are moments in global politics when a throwaway detail says more than a thousand policy papers. This week at Davos, it was not tariffs, wars or balance sheets that captured the internet’s imagination. It was a pair of dark, reflective aviator sunglasses perched on the face of Emmanuel Macron.In the thin Alpine air, amid … Read more

How China created artificial islands by dumping sand into the sea in just one decade (AI-generated) Island building in the open ocean is not a modern idea. Cities such as San Francisco and Miami expanded their coastlines decades ago by reshaping shallow waters. In recent years, however, large-scale island construction has increasingly taken place far … Read more

Influencer Snaps at Pedestrian During Sidewalk ‘Fit Check’, Internet Is Furious A short video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked fresh debate about influencer behaviour in public spaces, public etiquette and the growing tension between social media content creation and everyday life in crowded cities. The clip was shared from Instagram, early Thursday, by … Read more

SpiceJet will launch five-day-a-week non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and Sharjah from February 5, 2026/Image: X A new direct air link is set to shorten the distance between Gujarat and the UAE. Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has announced the launch of non-stop flights between Ahmedabad and Sharjah, a move aimed at meeting growing demand from business travellers, … Read more

An oil terminal near the village of Volna in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai was struck late Wednesday by Ukrainian drones, triggering a major fire that killed at least three people and injured several others, according to Russian authorities.Krasnodar region governor Veniamin Kondratyev said four oil product tanks caught fire following the strike. Emergency services said the … Read more

Kuwait vehicle owner need to obtain permit for exhaust repair/Representative Image A routine drive can now take an unexpected turn for vehicle and motorcycle owners flagged for loud exhausts. Instead of heading straight to a workshop, repairs will first need official clearance. In Kuwait, vehicle and motorcycle owners are now required to obtain official approval … Read more

UAE Residents Rush to Plan Summer 2026 Holidays as Schengen Visa Delays and Travel Costs Bite As summer 2026 approaches, UAE travellers are no longer waiting until spring to organise getaways to Europe, the UK or other popular destinations. According to travel agents in Dubai, enquiries and bookings for July and August departures have surged … Read more

UAE recorded its coldest morning this winter as temperatures dropped to 0.2°C today early morning/Representative Image The UAE experienced one of its coldest mornings of the winter season today, with temperatures dropping sharply across several parts of the country. The lowest temperature recorded this morning was 0.2°C in Jebel Jais, as the nation continues to … Read more