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Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities say

Smoke rises from a burning truck during what the Houthis say was an attack targeting trucks coming from Saudi territory, at Al-Wadiah border crossing near Al-Wadiah, on the Saudi-Yemen border, in this still image obtained from a handout video released. Photo: Reuters Operations at some energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, … Read more

Teen reading slumps to worst this century due to surge in screen time

On average, students were reading at a level that had in the past been expected of students one year younger Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens in Paris, France, February 20, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Teenagers more accustomed to smartphones than Shakespeare are reading at the worst levels seen this century, driving a broader decline … Read more

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia discusses ‘Dhurandhar’, says Indian cinema lacks strong storylines

Indian filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia questioned the state of storytelling in the country’s cinema, citing Dhurandhar as a prime example of the industry’s transition towards fictional biopics. According to Gulf News, Dhulia discussed Dhurandhar‘s execution, describing it as engaging. However, he argued that it didn’t have an underlying plot in the traditional sense. Instead, it followed a … Read more

UN commission says Israeli attacks on southern Syria ‘must stop’

Body expresses ‘deep concern,’ says attacks violate country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity Israeli force made up of two tanks and two military vehicles entered eastern Tal al-Ahmar hill in southern Quneitra, Syria, on April 18, 2026. PHOTO: ANADOLU The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria on Tuesday expressed “deep concern” over Israeli attacks … Read more

Fury claims Joshua bout is off

The Briton says he is ready to face Usyk again after uncertainty over his next bout Tyson Fury has lost only two professional fights in his boxing career. Photo: AFP LONDON: Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua is backing out of their much-anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown and has challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a trilogy fight. Fury … Read more