Hamas Agrees to Gaza Disarmament Deal as Israeli Withdrawal Plan Moves Forward
GAZA CITY: Hamas announced on Friday that it has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire agreement that includes the phased disarmament of the group and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, marking what could become a significant step toward ending months of conflict. The announcement came a day after US President Donald […]
Less Sugar Before Age Two May Lower Dementia Risk Later in Life, Study Suggests
LONDON: Consuming very little sugar during the first two years of life may help protect the brain from dementia decades later, according to a new study that examined the long-term effects of sugar consumption in early childhood. Researchers analyzed the impact of the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom after World War II, […]
Apple’s Hidden iPhone Motion Sickness Feature Wins Fans, but Experts Urge Balanced Screen Use
Apple’s Vehicle Motion Cues feature helps reduce motion sickness for many iPhone users by displaying animated dots that move with a vehicle’s motion. NEW YORK: A little-known iPhone feature designed to reduce motion sickness is gaining widespread attention after users reported it helped them comfortably use their phones while traveling in cars, buses, and trains. […]
Japan Earthquake Survivors Face Second Disaster in a Decade as Deadly Quake Kills 30
Japan earthquake survivors in Kumamoto struggle with power outages, extreme heat, and damaged homes after a 7.1-magnitude quake claimed at least 30 lives. KUMAMOTO, JAPAN: Survivors of Japan’s devastating 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes are once again facing tragedy after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the region, killing at least 30 people and leaving thousands without electricity, […]
UK Warns Travellers as Cyclospora Cases Rise After Mexico Trips
LONDON: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a public health warning after reporting a sharp rise in UK Cyclospora infections among travellers returning from Mexico, urging holidaymakers to follow strict food and water hygiene precautions while abroad. According to the agency, 67 cases of Cyclospora infection were recorded across England, Wales, and Scotland […]
Sindh Restores Six-Day School Week, Abolishes Saturday Holiday from August 1
KARACHI: The Sindh government has officially restored the six-day school week, abolishing the Saturday holiday in all public and private schools across the province with effect from August 1, 2026. According to a notification issued by the School Education and Literacy Department, all educational institutions operating under its administrative control will observe classes from Monday […]
Tom Cruise’s Unmade Phil Spector Biopic Shelved Over Concerns About Producer’s Dark Legacy
Tom Cruise was set to play Phil Spector, but Cameron Crowe says the project was abandoned as the story became too complex and dark. LOS ANGELES: Acclaimed filmmaker Cameron Crowe has revealed why his long-planned Phil Spector biopic, which was set to star Tom Cruise, was ultimately abandoned despite years of development. Speaking on a […]
Oscar-Winning Singer Glen Hansard Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Dublin at 56
Glen Hansard dies after a motorcycle crash near Dublin, as tributes pour in for the Oscar-winning Irish singer, songwriter, and actor. DUBLIN: Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter and actor best known for the acclaimed film “Once” and the Academy Award-winning song “Falling Slowly,” has died following a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin. […]
Food Preservatives Linked to Higher Risk of High Blood Pressure, Heart Attack, and Stroke: French Study
PARIS: A new French study has found that food preservatives commonly used in store-bought and processed foods may significantly increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, and stroke, raising fresh concerns about the long-term health effects of food additives. The research, conducted by scientists in France, found that people who consumed higher amounts […]
US Measles Cases Surge to Highest Level Since 1991 as Outbreaks Spread Nationwide
CDC reports record-breaking infections in 2026, with unvaccinated children making up most cases The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in more than three decades, with 2026 becoming the second consecutive record-breaking year for infections. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the country has already recorded more measles […]