At least 38 people were killed in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara State after armed men opened fire, local authorities reported.The attack occurred overnight from Thursday into Friday in the remote village, which officials said has “few access routes”, AFP reported.“Right now, normalcy has been restored in the area,” said … Read more
A leadership shake-up at Microsoft’s gaming arm sparked online backlash, with gamers accusing the company of “Indian nepotism” after it named AI executive Asha Sharma as the new head of Xbox.Microsoft Corp confirmed that Sharma will take over as chief executive of its gaming division, replacing Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who is retiring. Xbox President … Read more
Hugh Laurie denied being a Zionist after online backlash over Dana Eden tribute. Grief turned into controversy this week after British actor Hugh Laurie paid tribute to television producer Dana Eden, only to find himself at the centre of a heated social media storm.What began as a message of sorrow over the sudden death of … Read more
Poverty in Pakistan has climbed to an 11-year high of 29%, while income inequality has reached its highest level in 27 years, according to an official survey released by planning minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday. The report estimates that about 70 million people now live in extreme poverty, defined by a monthly threshold of Rs8,484 … Read more
UAE breaks new ground in children’s healthcare with cutting-edge gene therapy initiatives / AI Image The UAE has officially entered a new era of “precision medicine.” Moving away from simply managing symptoms, Emirates Health Services (EHS) recently unveiled two ambitious gene therapy projects designed to strike at the root causes of autism and rare brain … Read more
The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts humid weather with fog from Saturday through Wednesday/Representative Image A spell of humid weather is set to settle over the UAE from Saturday through Wednesday, bringing a strong chance of fog and mist, particularly across coastal and internal areas during the early morning hours. According to the National Centre … Read more
Registration for Ramadan 2026 i’tikaf in Makkah and Madinah opened on 3 Ramadan/Image: SPA Worshippers planning to observe i’tikaf in the final stretch of Ramadan can now apply, as authorities have opened registration for the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the … Read more
Recently, US President Donald Trump has said he will direct US agencies, including the Defense Department, to begin identifying and releasing government files on aliens and extraterrestrial life, according to recent reports. This came after Barack Obama, in a podcast last week, said he thinks aliens are real. Trump reacted strongly, calling it a mistake … Read more
A trio of conservative justices Friday warned that the court had overstepped its bounds in its decision to block President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, arguing that the president should be able to impose tariffs under his power to conduct foreign affairs. In a 63-page dissent, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was joined by Justices … Read more
Microsoft has named Asha Sharma as the new chief executive of its gaming division, marking one of the most significant leadership changes in Xbox’s history. Sharma succeeds long-time gaming head Phil Spencer, who is retiring after nearly four decades at the company and will stay on as an adviser through the summer. Her appointment comes … Read more