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Evelyn N. Wang: The scientist who wants to make every home produce its own water (Image source: MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering ) Water touches every part of human life. We drink it, cook with it, wash with it and depend on it for health and hygiene. Yet according to global estimates, more than 2.2…

Dozens of Canadians have managed to leave Iran on their own by crossing the border into neighbouring countries, government officials said late Wednesday, as Ottawa laid out its regional evacuation options amid a “rapidly” deteriorating situation. With airspace over much of the Middle East closed as the war between Iran, the U.S. and Israel expands,…

For decades, the name Joseph Kony has been synonymous with one of the most gruesome rebellions in Africa. The warlord from Uganda, who has been accused of perpetrating some of the worst atrocities on unarmed civilians, has been on the run for decades, evading capture by forces from various nations who have sought to capture…

Canadians remain stranded across parts of the Middle East as the war involving Iran continues to disrupt travel, grounding  thousands of flights and leaving some tourists scrambling to find a way home. Global Affairs Canada says that as of Wednesday, more than 106,000 Canadian citizens and permanent residents are registered in the Gulf region, a…

Indian Expat in Sharjah Wins Dh15 Million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Draw A Sharjah-based expatriate has become the latest multi-millionaire in the UAE after winning the Dh15 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw, one of the Gulf’s most popular monthly lottery events. The winner, Vibeesh Palliyali, purchased his winning…

Canada and Australia have a “rare” ability to help convene a coalition of middle powers because their allies know they can be trusted, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a speech to Australia’s Parliament on Thursday. Carney’s words built on the headline-grabbing speech he delivered in January at the World Economic Forum, in which he said the…

Kuwait Cracks Down: Two Arrested Over Viral Videos Mocking Armed Forces Amid Iran-US-Israel Missile Threats Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has arrested two individuals accused of publishing videos mocking the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and the country’s air defence efforts on social media, a move that comes amid heightened security concerns and intense US–Israel-Iran conflict. The arrests…

By Alanna Durkin Richer The Associated Press Posted March 4, 2026 4:37 pm Updated March 4, 2026 4:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website Increase article font size The U.S. House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer questions over the Justice…

A majority of Canadians say members of Parliament should not be allowed to cross the floor to another party and should face an “immediate” byelection if they do so, a new poll suggests. However, Wednesday’s Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found Canadians’ displeasure with floor-crossing MPs has not hurt the overall approval for…

The Canadian government has secured a “limited number of seats” on commercial flights out of Lebanon for its citizens and permanent residents, Global Affairs Canada said on Wednesday, as the conflict in Iran escalates. As of Tuesday morning, 103,800 Canadian citizens and permanent residents in the Gulf region had registered with Global Affairs Canada. The…