Colombia to kill 80 wild hippos once owned by Pablo Escobar: Why are the African giants being killed? April 14, 2026 at 01:00AM

Pablo Escobar's illegal hippos, once a symbol of excess, now pose a major ecological and safety crisis in Colombia. Descendants of four animals imported decades ago, their population has surged to over 150, disrupting ecosystems and threatening communities. Authorities have approved a controversial plan to cull up to 80, sparking intense debate over humane solutions.

UAE expands Nafis benefits till 2040 with monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance April 13, 2026 at 10:39PM

The UAE has significantly expanded its Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040 to boost Emirati employment in the private sector. Key changes include removing the cap on child allowances, offering targeted salary support for children of Emirati mothers and wives of Emirati citizens, and focusing on future job sectors.

Chilling space facts that will stay in your mind long after reading April 13, 2026 at 12:30AM

Although many people consider the cosmos to be a peaceful, stunning environment, the truth behind its appearance offers an incomprehensible universe with extreme events. For instance, there are the undead stars (or zombie stars) that consume energy from their star neighbours, and there are enormous galaxies that may contain thousands of Milky Ways. Therefore, the universe operates on a scale of existential chaos that defies human intuition. While the night sky looks peaceful, it is a graveyard of 'Zombie Stars' and a playground for 'Galactic Titans' that challenge the very laws of physics and are impossible to comprehend by human beings.The most terrible thing is that the more we uncover things about deep space, the more we will find hypergiants that dwarf the Sun and end up drifting in the dark, infinite void of outer space. The facts listed below provide a frightening reality about how vast and incredibly terrifying the universe truly is.

'Ready to play full part': France, UK plan joint mission to protect Hormuz shipping route April 13, 2026 at 12:30AM

France and the UK will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions. This strictly defensive mission aims to safeguard maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, separate from ongoing hostilities, and will be deployed when conditions permit.