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Borderline personality disorder, or BPD, is a mental health condition defined by persistent instability in mood, self-image, interpersonal relationships, and behavior. It is classified as a Cluster B personality disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), and recognized by the World Health Organization’s ICD-11. The condition is frequently misdiagnosed … Read more
A major European study tracking more than 10,000 older adults over seven years has found that loneliness is linked to worse memory performance, but does not accelerate the rate of memory decline over time. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Aging and Mental Health in April 2026, challenge a widely held assumption that loneliness … Read more
Astronomers in Sharjah have revealed the likely date for Eid Al Adha 2026 in the UAE, based on astronomical calculations. According to the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology, affiliated with the University of Sharjah, the first day of Eid Al Adha is expected to fall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. These dates … Read more
British-Pakistani cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Hasnat Khan has returned to Pakistan from the United Kingdom and has been appointed head of the Jinnah Institute of Cardiology in Lahore. He will serve in a dual role as Chief Executive Officer and Dean of the newly established facility. Dr. Khan was selected after a formal interview process, according … Read more
Indian expats in the UAE will see a change to how they access passport renewals and consular services from July 1. The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has awarded its outsourced consular services contract to Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd, replacing BLS International, which had held the contract since 2011. The official notice … Read more
Gold and silver prices declined across both international and local markets on Monday, with the latest figures from Pakistan’s bullion association showing a notable single-day fall as the metals continue to trade under pressure from the ongoing US-Iran conflict. In the international bullion market, gold fell $49 per ounce, settling at $4,788. On Tuesday, the … Read more
Apple has named John Ternus as its next chief executive officer, ending one of the most consequential leadership runs in the history of the technology industry. Tim Cook, who has led the company for 15 years, will step down on August 31, 2026, with Ternus officially taking over on September 1. Cook will remain at … Read more
Tuesday is shaping up to be an unsettled day across the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy and dusty conditions, with a chance of light rainfall over some coastal areas and islands. Temperatures are also set to dip along the western coastline. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah can expect … Read more
A single vaccine given to pregnant women is keeping tens of thousands of babies out of hospital. New data from the UK Health Security Agency confirms that the RSV vaccine, offered from 28 weeks of pregnancy, is slashing infant hospital admissions by more than 80% and up to nearly 85% when timed correctly. It is … Read more
BTS is back. And South Korea’s economy is feeling it. The K-pop group returned to the stage this month after a four-year hiatus. All seven members, RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, completed mandatory military service before reuniting. They released a new album, Arirang, in March. The Arirang World Tour kicked off … Read more