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Shabana Mahmood could become the UK’s first Muslim prime minister if Keir Starmer resigns and she wins a Labour leadership contest. British politics has been marked by mounting speculation about the future of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership following recent controversies and political setbacks. The resignation of Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, over the … Read more
Emirates brings its sleek new A350 to London Gatwick with a fourth daily Dubai flight, marking the first time the modern aircraft serves a London airport and introducing premium economy to the route. Emirates has started flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to London Gatwick for the first time, according to Travel Weekly. The service … Read more
First-ever auction replaces draft system as Steve Smith becomes most expensive player at PKR 140 million. Cricket’s newest battleground just got a lot more expensive. The Pakistan Super League held its first-ever player auction on February 11, 2026, at Lahore’s Expo Centre, replacing the decade-old draft system with competitive bidding. According to ESPNcricinfo, the eight-hour … Read more
The former US president’s comments on a podcast have prompted him to issue a clarification. Former US President Barack Obama has clarified comments he made about the existence of extraterrestrial life after a brief answer on a podcast sparked widespread attention online. During an appearance on Brian Tyler Cohen’s podcast, published on Saturday, February 15, … Read more
Meghan Markle turned heads at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game after debuting a large pear-shaped diamond ring, with experts estimating the stone at 4 to 5 carats and valuing it at around $190,000. Meghan Markle stepped out courtside with Prince Harry at the 75th NBA All-Star Game wearing a striking new diamond ring on her … Read more
Pakistan’s Roshan Digital Account has surpassed $12 billion in total inflows with over 900,000 accounts opened by overseas Pakistanis, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. Pakistan’s Roshan Digital Account has crossed another major milestone. The State Bank of Pakistan announced on February 19, 2026, that total cumulative inflows into the Roshan Digital Account, known … Read more
More than 1,800 people gathered at Argentina’s Mar Chiquita Lake to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest number of people floating simultaneously. In a striking display that blended tourism, community celebration and a touch of eccentricity, more than 1,800 people gathered earlier this month in Miramar de Ansenuza, Argentina, February 2026 to attempt … Read more
Adam Mosseri told a California court that spending 16 hours a day on Instagram may be “problematic use,” but argued it should not be classified as a clinical addiction. On the witness stand in a high-profile California trial, Adam Mosseri, the leader of Instagram, was asked about a shocking example presented by the plaintiff: a … Read more
Filipino expat Marvin Jacob Ida won Dh100,000 on his first UAE Lottery attempt and used the prize to cover his hospitalized mother’s medical bills. A Filipino expat’s first attempt at the UAE Lottery has turned into a life-changing moment, bringing hope just when his family needed it most. Marvin Jacob Ida, who has lived in … Read more
Ministry of Economy and Tourism announces strict price controls on nine essential food categories with penalties ranging from Dh500 to Dh100,000. The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism will impose fines of up to Dh100,000 on retailers who increase prices on essential food items during Ramadan without government approval. According to Khaleej Times, the announcement … Read more