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Harrison Okene: The man who survived three days under a boat at the bottom of the sea In the early hours of 26 May 2013, a tugboat working near an offshore oil platform off the Nigerian coast capsized and sank to the seabed. One crew member, 29-year-old cook Harrison Okene, was trapped inside the overturned…

Britain’s former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, will receive no special treatment in custody and can legally be held for up to 96 hours, according to experts cited by the BBC.Danny Shaw, a policing commentator speaking to BBC, said the “absolute longest” Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be detained is 96…

UAE’s Hope Probe Extended to 2028: What More Will We Learn About Mars? The United Arab Emirates Space Agency has announced a major extension of its Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), known widely as the Hope Probe, extending operations all the way through 2028, three years beyond its original mission timeline. The announcement was made by…

At least 37 people were killed and 26 others hospitalized after a toxic gas leak at a mining site in north-central Nigeria, according to police.The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Kampani Zurak community in the Wase area of Plateau state, reported AP.Police spokesman Alfred Alabo said preliminary findings point to the…

Technical issues on the UAE Lottery website have frustrated users, but teams are fixing it / Image: AI The dream of becoming a multi-millionaire overnight has officially landed in the UAE with the launch of the country’s first federally authorized lottery. However, the road to riches has hit a tiny digital speed bump. As thousands…

Saudi Cabinet Rejects Israeli Land Policies Amidst Founding Day 2026 Preparations In a high-profile session chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Cabinet gathered in Riyadh recently to review preparations for the Kingdom’s upcoming Founding Day and to address pressing regional developments, including a renewed rejection of controversial Israeli land policies in…

Sharjah’s new Al Nasr Mosque opens for Ramadan with a breathtaking glass dome / Image: File In a city known for its record-breaking skyscrapers, one of its most breathtaking architectural triumphs is tucked away in the historic heart of Oud Metha. The Al Nasr Mosque (also known as the Great Mosque of Al Nasr) stands…

FILE- Raphael Arnault, elected member of far-left party La France Insoumise (LFI) arrives at the National Assembly, Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File) A fatal street clash in Lyon has triggered one of the most explosive political controversies in France in recent years, placing a first-term lawmaker at the centre of…

Kuwait Traffic Crackdown: 45 Reckless Drivers Arrested, 19 Juveniles Referred In an assertive bid to curb reckless driving and youth-related offenses, Kuwaiti authorities have wrapped up a major nationwide security and traffic safety campaign that resulted in 45 reckless drivers arrested and 19 juveniles referred to legal authorities over recent days. The Ministry of Interior…

Mark Zuckerberg Called Apple CEO Tim Cook About Teen Safety: What Happened Next? In a high-stakes trial unfolding in Los Angeles Superior Court, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, has taken the stand in a lawsuit that could reshape how social media giants are held accountable for youth safety and online harm. The case centers…