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A hiring process at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) has stirred a row after critics claimed that the job advert bars “white men” from applying. The Department of Biological Sciences is hiring a professor in Computational Biology and Data Science. The job includes a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair.The job posting states that “selection … Read more

Drake Anthony Styropyro experiments with 400 car batteries unleashing extreme currents up to 160,000 amps in his backyard/ Image: Youtube A YouTuber known for building enormous lasers and experimenting with high-voltage equipment has returned with a long-teased project: wiring 400 car batteries together to explore what happens when extreme electrical current is unleashed outside a … Read more

A Pakistani refugee who returned to his home country six times between 2016 and 2022 has won a judicial review, giving him another chance to retain his Canadian refugee status, reports the National Post.Irfan Ahmad came to Canada in 2014 under the “Convention Refugee Abroad” programme. He said he faced persecution as a member of … Read more

Parents across the UAE have just days left to secure places for their children in government schools for the 2026–2027 academic year, with authorities making clear that late applications will not be accepted once the window closes.According to the UAE Ministry of Education, registration for Emirati students and those treated as such will remain open … Read more

Residents across the UAE and the wider region may witness a remarkable celestial event tonight, as the Ramazan moon is set to appear directly above the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.Astronomers from the Jeddah Astronomical Society, have announced that on February 28, 2026, the moon will be 87 to 89 per cent illuminated, making it bright … Read more

Israel on Saturday launched a “preemptive strike” on Iran, with defence minister Israel Katz declaring a nationwide state of emergency.“The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran. Defence minister Israel Katz has declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the country,” a ministry statement said.An explosion was reported near the … Read more

As motorists across the UAE wait for the March 2026 fuel price announcement, global oil markets are sending mixed signals. February brought relief at the pump, but a sharp rebound in crude prices, driven largely by renewed US-Iran tensions, is raising the possibility that March could reverse that trend.According to Khaleej Times, fuel became cheaper … Read more

Harvard University (AP image) Harvard University has issued an apology after a social media post by its Department of South Asian Studies featuring artwork related to its Sanskrit programme sparked allegations of insensitivity and bias online.The controversy began after an image used to represent Harvard’s Elementary Sanskrit course drew criticism on social media. The Coalition … Read more

Ancient Wonders, Modern Queen: Shakira’s Live Concert Comeback to the Pyramids of Giza Is Pure Icon Energy The global music scene is abuzz as Colombian superstar Shakira prepares to return to Egypt’s iconic Pyramids of Giza for a one-night spectacular concert on April 7, 2026, nearly two decades after her last performance at the UNESCO-listed … Read more

Game-Changer for Global Finance? UAE Unveils World’s First AI-Powered Sovereign Cloud to Guard Banks and Data In a bold leap that could redefine how modern financial systems operate, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has announced the launch of what it calls the world’s first sovereign financial cloud services infrastructure, a secure … Read more