Humpback whale stranded in Germany set free
Frankfurt: A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching off the German coast was released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported in a barge,…
Iran says war with US will ‘likely’ resume
Tehran, May 2, 2026 (AFP) – An Iranian military official said Saturday that a renewed conflict with the United States was “likely”, as peace talks remain stalled and President Dona…
To reach their fitness goals, they hired ‘CoachGPT’
Two months ago, I uploaded more than a decade’s worth of running data into the artificial intelligence chatbot Claude and asked for help writing a half-marathon training plan. “The…
‘Bookless bookstore’ shop opens in New York
New York: Audiobook giant Audible opened what it billed as the first “bookless bookstore” in New York on Friday, as industry statistics show more American consumers embracing the f…
What seasonal allergies do to your body
Allergies are miserable. Your eyes water, your sinuses hurt, and your nose somehow turns into both a leaky faucet and a clogged drain.The culprit? Depending on the season, it’s the…
Gulf Traffic Week focuses on reducing pedestrian accidents
Muscat: The 38th Gulf Traffic Week, organized by the Royal Oman Police under the slogan “Cross Safely,” will begin tomorrow, Sunday, and continue until May 7, with the participatio…
Where in the world is all that gold stored?
LONDON: The increasing popularity of gold has created a tension for countries buying more of it as a hedge against global risk: Its utility depends on where it is stored.Two of th…
Spirit Airlines to shut down after bailout falls through
Spirit Airlines was preparing to shut down as early as 3 a.m. Saturday after failing to strike a deal for a financial lifeline from the Trump administration, two people familiar wi…
Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%
Washington: President Donald Trump said Friday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is not complying with an ea…
Trump says ‘not satisfied’ with new Iran proposal
Washington – US President Donald Trump said Friday he was “not satisfied” with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.Iran…