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Elizaveta Krivonogikh, a 22-year-old art graduate living in Paris, has reignited speculation about her rumored parentage by sharing cryptic but emotionally charged posts that appear to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin. Widely believed to be his secret daughter, Elizaveta accused an unnamed man of “destroying her life” and being responsible for the deaths of millions….

Sharjah’s Private Education Authority (SPEA) released the 2025–2026 school calendar for private schools/Representative Image TL;DR: Sharjah’s Private Education Authority (SPEA) released the 2025–2026 school calendar for private schools (excluding foreign curricula). Classes start August 25, 2025, and end July 2, 2026; winter break runs December 8, 2025, to January 4, 2026; spring break is March…

A Russian media outlet trying to locate a Chinese boy photographed with President Vladimir Putin 25 years ago has gained significant attention on mainland Chinese social media.The boy, now a man and working as an engineer, remembers the significant moment when the president kissed his forehead and confirms the encounter influenced his future path, South…

South Korea, often hailed as a technological and cultural powerhouse, is facing a heartbreaking and underreported crisis. Every day, nearly 10 elderly South Koreans die by suicide, a staggering figure that speaks to a deeper issue plaguing the nation’s aging population. While most assume such tragedies stem from health problems alone, the real reasons run…

Russia claims UK-NATO planning attack on ‘shadow fleet’ Russia’s foreign intelligence service alleged United Kingdom of planning attacks on its “shadow fleet” oil tankers. A report published by The Telegraph cited claims from Moscow’s foreign intelligence service (SVR), alleging that British intelligence is plotting to target Russian ships which are used by Russia to trade…

As per the new rules, licensing is required for dozens of job roles in the oil and gas sector/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s Ministry of Labour has mandated that, effective September 1, 2025, licensing is required for dozens of job roles in the oil and gas sector. Workers in these positions must obtain a license from…

Four of Oman’s historic landmarks are officially inducted into the Arab Heritage List/Image: Holidify TL;DR: Four historic sites in Oman: Al Hamoudah Mosque, Suhar Fort, Nizwa Fort, and Al Shawadhna Mosque have been added to the Arab Heritage List. These sites were recognized for their architectural, cultural, and historical significance during the 10th meeting of…

A Florida jury has ordered Tesla to pay $243 million in damages to the family of a 22-year-old woman who died in a 2019 crash involving a Model S sedan equipped with Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assistance technology. The case, centered around allegations that Tesla’s Autopilot system failed to prevent the fatal collision, marks one of the…

Residents of Normanby in Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, were left horrified after an enormous rat measuring 22 inches from nose to tail was discovered inside a home. The rodent, described as being “almost the size of a small cat,” was found by a pest control worker responding to a routine callout. What was initially…

Another earthquake hits Russia; 5.1 magnitude quake strikes Kamchatsky region Fresh tremor of magnitude 5.1 struck far-east in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia today, reported the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor was recorded at 07:17:36 (UTC+05:30), with its epicentre located 144 km southeast of the Kamchatsky region at a depth of 25 km.Tremor follows a powerful 8.8-magnitude…