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A 31-year-old school secretary in Union City has been arrested following a police investigation into allegations that she engaged in sexual relationships with two students, authorities said.According to police, officers responded over the weekend to a report of a domestic battery. During the investigation, officers were informed that the woman’s husband had discovered her with…

(AI-generated image used for representation) Bangladesh’s decades-long “battle of begums” era has ended, and a new power centre has emerged in Dhaka. With Sheikh Hasina in exile and Khaleda Zia no more, the country is witnessing a political shift that would have seemed improbable even two years ago. After decades of dominance by its two…

Laura Loomer publicly defended Erika Kirk in a Valentine’s Day post while sharply criticizing Candace Owens, escalating an ongoing conservative media feud. Owens has questioned details about Erika’s marriage and events before Charlie Kirk’s death, drawing backlash from Loomer, who called the commentary harmful and defamatory. The dispute has intensified online, exposing deep divisions and…

Qatar announces public sector working hours for Ramadan 2026/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, Qatar has announced shorter working hours for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan, confirming that public sector staff will work five hours per day throughout the period. The decision was issued under Circular No. (1) of 2026 by the Cabinet’s…

Two bomb attacks and a gunfight between police and militants in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least 14 security personnel and three civilians, including a child, officials said. The latest attacks targeted a checkpoint and a police station, according to a military statement and a security official, as reported by AP. In Bajaur district,…

Azerbaijan grants visa-free travel to Omani citizens for one year/Representative Image Omani nationals will be able to travel to Azerbaijan without obtaining a prior visa under a temporary exemption announced by Oman’s Foreign Ministry. The visa-free arrangement will run for one year, starting 15 February 2026 and ending 15 February 2027, allowing short-term stays under…

Planets are often described as ancient, unchanging worlds. Planets are born out of chaos, shaped by violent collisions and swirling dust. They grow, they evolve, and in their own way, they age. Some endure for staggering lengths of time. Others meet surprisingly dramatic ends. So what is the typical lifespan of a planet? The answer…

Sasha Obama’s Rare Public Appearance at the NBA All-Star Game Has Everyone Saying the Same Thing On February 15, 2026, the Los Angeles Intuit Dome, host to the 75th annual NBA All-Star Game, became the backdrop for one of the most heartwarming celebrity sightings of the year: former US President Barack Obama, former First Lady…

Saudi HR Ministry Introduces ‘Work Interruption’ Option for Absentee Domestic Workers In a significant labour-market update, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a new digital service that fundamentally changes how domestic worker contracts can be handled when a worker stops showing up for work. The launch, via the national unified…

Performing Hajj or Umrah in 2026? Here’s Saudi Arabia’s New Health Insurance Policy You Must Know As millions of Muslim believers prepare for pilgrimages like Hajj and Umrah, authorities in Saudi Arabia are enhancing healthcare coverage for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom. The aim is to ensure that pilgrims can undertake their spiritual journeys…