Social Media Age Checks Raise Fresh Privacy Concerns

As governments push stricter online child safety rules, digital rights advocates warn about the risks of collecting IDs and facial data. A landmark trial against Meta and YouTube is underway, as the companies face claims that their platforms harm children’s mental health. This comes as lawmakers around the world are advancing new child safety laws — including age-verification […]

Safe Blood Donation Before, During, and After Ramadan – Medical Guidelines by Dr. Ganesh Dhanuka

By Dr. Ganesh DhanukaSpecialist Internal Medicine and NephrologyInternational Modern Hospital Blood donation remains one of the most impactful humanitarian acts, capable of saving multiple lives with a single unit of blood. However, during the holy month of Ramadan, many individuals question whether it is safe to donate while fasting and how to properly prepare for […]

Foods That Look Healthy for Weight Loss (But Actually Aren’t)

By Dr. Yara Husein (Food and Nutrition Expert) Companies often use specific buzzwords on food labels to market products as healthy and weight-loss friendly options. In reality, these options can sometimes have the opposite effect. Here are some common foods and drinks that might be holding you back: Fat-free dairy products Many think that fat-free […]

Panic as Miss Universe Stumbles during festival parade

Miss Universe Fátima Bosch worried onlookers when she suddenly fell to her knees while riding a parade float this weekend. On Sunday, Feb. 15, the 2025 international titleholder attended the Fruit and Flower Festival in Ambato, Ecuador. While standing and waving to the crowd on a florally inspired platform, Bosch appeared to try to hold a […]

Meryl Streep comeback in ‘Mamma Mia 3’ 

In Mamma Mia, Meryl Streep portrayed Donna Sheridan, a single mother and independent hotel manager. Fans raved about her performance in the musical hit franchise. But in the sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again: her character was revealed to have died. Though it was not shown how. Now, as the third instalment is confirmed, according to Dame […]

Nvidia Forecast Signals Faster Growth as Vera Rubin Launches

Nvidia just reported its 11th straight quarter of revenue growth above 55% as the leading tech names keep snapping up the company’s AI chips. Already the world’s most valuable public company, growth is now reaccelerating. In its earnings report Wednesday, Nvidia said year-over-year revenue will surge about 77% this quarter to roughly $78 billion. That would mark the […]

Saudi Woman Turns Date Pits into Natural Soap in Al-Ahsa

The activities of Palm Village in Al-Ahsa have provided a competitive and creative platform to showcase innovative agro-processing products derived from palm trees and dates. Participating families working in cottage industry have distinguished themselves by presenting high-quality natural products free from additives, attracting strong visitor interest and generating robust sales.Among the standout local brands is […]

Will Cristiano Ronaldo reach 1,000 goals at 2026 FIFA World Cup?

 Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace as Al Nassr swept Al Hazem 4-0, a result that sent the Saudi club to the top of the Pro League table. The performance also pushed the 41-year-old’s personal tally to 964 career goals — just 36 away from the iconic 1,000-goal mark. That night also brought another historic moment […]

Alan Cumming Thanks BAFTAs Audience After Activist’s Tourette’s Interruption

Host Alan Cumming addressed the audience at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday night after audible outbursts from Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson were heard during the ceremony. The event, held at Royal Festival Hall and broadcast on BBC One, was briefly disrupted when Davidson, 54, let out involuntary shouts. At one point during the ceremony, Davidson […]

EU Rejects Higher US Tariffs After Court Ruling, Says ‘Deal Is a Deal’

EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal.’ The European Commission demanded on Sunday, February 22, 2026, that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs […]