Record heat and a warming climate are turning southern Europe’s summers into a lengthening wildfire season. Southern Europe is burning again. Wildfires have spread across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece, forcing thousands from their homes and scorching an area more than twice the size of Manhattan. The fires arrived on the heels of one of … Read more
Microsoft’s latest job cuts reveal how the AI boom is reshaping tech employment. Microsoft has cut roughly 4,800 jobs, about 2.1 percent of its global workforce. The reductions hit the company’s commercial and Xbox gaming divisions, with about 1,600 of the cuts landing in the gaming unit. The company announced the cuts while setting a … Read more
A 12-year-old Venezuelan girl has become a symbol of hope after surviving nearly 32 hours trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed apartment building following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24.Fabiana Blanco was rescued alive after spending more than a day under the debris of a 10-storey residential building that collapsed during … Read more
Global music icon Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce are officially married after exchanging vows in a high-profile ceremony in New York City on July 3, 2026. The wedding, which had been the subject of months of speculation, was confirmed by Swift’s representative and quickly became one of the most talked-about celebrity … Read more
The Indus Waters Treaty was not born from sentiment but from necessity. Following Partition in 1947, Pakistan faced water crisis. The eastern rivers—the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—had historically supplied water to canal systems across West Punjab. These rivers now flowed through Indian territory. In April 1948, when a temporary water-sharing arrangement expired, India cut off … Read more
Dubai has taken another step towards making its public spaces more inclusive after Jumeirah Beach 2 became the city’s first beach to receive the Gold Accessibility Certification from the World Disability Union. The recognition reflects the beach’s compliance with international accessibility standards and its efforts to create an environment that can be enjoyed by people … Read more
The introduction of Etihad Rail’s passenger network marks a major step forward in the UAE’s transportation infrastructure. Designed to improve connectivity between emirates, the railway is expected to make travel faster, more efficient, and more reliable. Beyond enhancing mobility, experts believe the project could also have a meaningful impact on the country’s labour market. Transportation … Read more
An extraordinary rescue operation in Venezuela has captured global attention after an 18-day-old baby was pulled alive from the rubble of a collapsed building approximately 32 hours after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of the country. The dramatic rescue, which has been widely shared around the world, has become one of the most remarkable survival stories … Read more
Residents across the UAE will have the opportunity to witness the Strawberry Moon on the night of June 30, weather permitting. The annual full moon, one of the most well-known lunar events of the year, will be visible shortly after moonrise and can be seen without the need for telescopes or other specialised equipment. Despite … Read more
Europe is experiencing one of its most severe early-summer heatwaves in recent history, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been linked to the extreme temperatures since the heatwave began on June 21. As temperatures continue to break historical records across several countries, health authorities and climate experts … Read more