23-year-old Gabriela Saldana What began as a message in a student chat has ended in an arrest, after police said a ‘joke’ crossed into a serious threat.A 23-year-old student at Florida International University (FIU) was taken into custody after sending messages in a WhatsApp group that authorities say posed a threat of violence at a … Read more
The surviving sailor of Iranian warship IRIS Dena has described the terrifying US strike that sank his warship last month, killing 104 crew members, in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka. The injured sailor, identified as Hamed Momeneh, claimed that intention of the Americans was to “kill the crew”, adding that there was no warning … Read more
Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher (Image source: Wikipedia) People have different ideas about what success means because of what they want to do and what they’ve been through. For some, it means having enough money to live on; for others, it means being happy, being recognised, or making a difference. For a long … Read more
Iran foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei Just two days before the ceasefire deadline ends, Iran hardened its stance on talks with the United States, saying that keeping the door open for dialogue “does not mean to negotiate at any cost.“The announcement, reported by state media Tasnim news agency, comes as US President Donald Trump on … Read more
UK Royal Academy scheme excludes private school students, offering funded training to five state-educated musicians/Image: Getty Images The UK-based Royal Academy of Music has sparked debate after launching a scheme that limits access to state-educated students, raising concerns that some less affluent private school pupils are being left out, according to The Times (UK).The academy, … Read more
England universities will face fines up to £500,000 or 2% income for free speech failures under new system. England’s universities will face stricter scrutiny over free speech under a new complaints system that allows staff to take concerns directly to the Office for Students (OfS), with heavy financial penalties if they fail to protect free … Read more
Waterfalls remain fascinating sites worldwide and attract tourists not only because of their natural beauty but also due to their height. While some may be broad, there are other waterfalls that are narrower and flow from extremely high elevations. In fact, height becomes the primary aspect of comparison among various waterfalls in the world. They … Read more
Students across the UAE return to classrooms with strict safety rules, and hybrid options / Image: File More than a million students across the UAE returned to classrooms on Monday, April 20, marking a full-scale resumption of in-person learning after weeks of distance education triggered by regional tensions.The reopening applies to schools, nurseries, and universities … Read more
Image via ishowspeedsui and jasontheween / X The rivalry between IShowSpeed and KSI has reignited in spectacular fashion, and this time it comes with a very public callout. Essentially, Speed has challenged the Sidemen member to a fight, and KSI is ready for the same. What initially began as a passing comment from KSI after … Read more
A US jet shot down over Iran triggered chaos inside the White House, with President Donald Trump screaming at aides and kept out of the room as officials planned a high-risk rescue mission, reported The Wall Street Journal.The incident unfolded on Good Friday after Trump was informed that two American airmen were missing. According to … Read more