Author: Alex J

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States are gearing up to redefine their long-standing relationship—one that’s worth over $1 trillion. The key to this new phase? Artificial intelligence, technology, and a whole lot of economic innovation. Economic Shift: Moving Beyond Oil and Defense When Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits…

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is riding high after a surge in recent polls, particularly in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. With just over six weeks to go before Election Day, the post-debate polling data reveals a favorable trend for Harris as she inches ahead of former President Donald Trump. But while…

India is no stranger to navigating tricky geopolitical situations. But when Reuters recently reported that Indian-made artillery shells were being transferred to Ukraine via European buyers, Delhi had a few choice words in response. In its signature diplomatic style, India dismissed the claims as “speculative” and “misleading.” So, what’s really going on? Let’s break it…

The Roman Ringstone ,archaeology often feels like time travel, and in the ancient city of Assos, Türkiye, that journey just got a little more exciting. A team of archaeologists recently uncovered a 1,700-year-old Roman ringstone engraved with the image of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war. This discovery sheds new light on the rich…

In a story that feels straight out of a movie, a New York teen has been arrested for allegedly taking a joyride on an empty subway train. Yeah, you read that right. This wasn’t a fast car or motorcycle — it was an actual subway train. Things got even more dramatic when the joyride ended…

Sawyer McCarthy, a 13-year-old from South Carolina, recently captivated the world with his singing. This isn’t just a feel-good story—it’s one of those moments that makes you stop, smile, and maybe even tear up a little. Sawyer, who is blind, sang the national anthem at a Columbia Fireflies game in April, and his voice reached…

Imagine swimming along, minding your own business, hunting for fish, when suddenly, you find yourself in the mouth of one of the ocean’s largest creatures. That’s exactly what happened to a seemingly bewildered seal off the coast of Anacortes, Washington, on September 12, 2024. During a whale-watching trip hosted by Blue Kingdom Whale and Wildlife…

The story of the Hernandez brothers is heartbreaking not just because of the sensational headlines but because of what it says about the lasting impact of trauma. What happens in childhood doesn’t stay in childhood. For D.J. and Aaron, the violence, fear, and abuse they endured at home created cracks in their emotional foundations that…

In Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Archaeological Park, a jaw-dropping find has once again spotlighted the site’s unmatched historical significance. Amid clearing rubble from a collapsed gate at the Banteay Prei Temple, archaeologists uncovered a stunning life-sized statue. The statue, a “dvarapala,” served as a guardian at the entrance, marking another milestone in our understanding of ancient…