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You Tube, Snap, and Tik Tok settle school district's social media addiction claims
58+ min ago (459+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 Alphabet's You Tube, Snap and Tik Tok have reached settlements in the first case set for trial in litigation seeking to force social media platforms to cover the costs school districts incur to combat a…...
Elon Musk wants Space X to go public: Here's how it works
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (652+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 Hundreds of companies raised a combined $70 billion by selling shares to the public in the US last year. But 2026 could shatter records, with rocket and AI company Space X, Chat GPT-maker Open AI and AI…...
Philippine VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial opens in Senate over graft, bribery, threats
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (330+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 The Philippine Senate has convened itself as an impeachment court on Monday to try Vice President Sara Duterte, putting in motion the country's primary accountability mechanism against top government officials. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano…...
Korean actors IU, Byeon Woo Seok issue apology after 'Perfect Crown' comes under fire
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (575+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 The recently completed hit Korean drama 'Perfect Crown' has come under fire over inaccurate historical depictions in the 12-episode Netflix show. Set in a world where the modern day Korea is a constitutional monarchy, the…...
Emirates" new $5-billion engineering facility to be one of largest in the world
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (29+ words) Emirates Engineering said it will build a new engineering facility with the China Railway Construction Company, which is set to be one of the largest facilities in the world....
UAE sets unified salary deadline for private sector from June 1, 2026
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (33+ words) UAE introduces new Wage Protection System rule requiring private sector salary payment on 1st day of every month, starting June 1, 2026. Late payments will be classified as delayed under the new rule...
Why more Arab teens are turning to Tik Tok instead of therapists
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (922+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 Instead of speaking to therapists, counsellors, or even family members, many Arab teenagers are increasingly turning to Tik Tok and social media platforms for mental health advice, something UAE-based startup Elggo says reflects a deeper…...
Potential spy, Altman striking back: Four takeaways from Musk vs Open AI trial
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (756+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 After three weeks of intense hearings, Silicon Valley's first major AI trial " over the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against the co-founders of Open AI " is nearing an end. It is expected to go to…...
Philippines to convene court for VP Duterte's impeachment amid political turmoil
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (562+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 The Philippine Senate was due to convene as an impeachment court on Monday that could decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte, with a heated battle between two rival political camps set to be…...
UAE residents are changing Eid meals, embracing healthier festive dining
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (601+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 For many families in the UAE, Eid Al Adha has long been associated with rich lamb dishes, large family feasts, and tables filled with traditional comfort food. But this year, as Eid approaches, some residents…...