January 8, 2026
Children in Gaza Resume School in Makeshift Tents After Two Years of War
After years of war and school destruction, children in Gaza return to classes in tents. Unicef runs basic lessons for 1,100 kids despite shortages and trauma.
Saudi Arabia Temporarily Bans Poultry and Eggs from France and Poland Amid Serious Bird Disease Outbreaks
Saudi Arabia has stopped importing poultry and table eggs from France and Poland. The ban responds to dangerous avian flu and Newcastle disease outbreaks to protect public health and its poultry sector.
US Man Wakes Up Speaking Fluent Spanish After Multiple Surgeries; Rare Brain Condition Suspected
Stephen Chase from Utah woke up speaking fluent Spanish after several surgeries despite limited knowledge of the language. Doctors link it to the rare Foreign Language Syndrome. The fluency lasts less than an hour and happens repeatedly at waking.
Dubai Launches AI Tool to Check Legal Rent Increases Amid Rising Market Demands
Dubai tenants can now verify if rent hikes are legal using the AI-powered Smart Rental Index. The tool sets limits on increases and requires 90-day landlord notice.
Security forces resume hunt for terrorists in Kathua forest; one injured
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district resumed a tough search operation against terrorists hiding in dense forest. One soldier was injured in an exchange of gunfire. Additional forces and aerial surveillance are involved in the ongoing operation.
Jan 15, 2026
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