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'Rage Bait' Named Oxford's Word of the Year

Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced "rage bait" as its Word of the Year for 2025. This choice was made through a combination of public voting and analysis of OUP's language data, surpassing contenders like "aura farming" and "biohack." "Rage bait" refers to online content ...

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Bangladesh Embassy Re-launches Open House for Expatriate Engagement in Bahrain The Embassy of Bangladesh in Bahrain hosted the third session of its recently re-introduced Open House to provide a platform for Bangladeshi expatriates to voice their concerns and receive dire...

Skydivers Set New World Record with Stunning Canopy Formation in Florida

In an extraordinary display of skill and teamwork, 104 elite skydivers from 20 different countries recently achieved a remarkable feat, setting a new world record for the largest Canopy Relative Work (CRW) formation. This breathtaking event took place in Lake Wales, ...

Metal Content in Pet Food: What Owners Need to Know

A 2025 study spotlights an often-overlooked aspect of pet nutrition: the presence of metals in commercially available pet food. While regulatory standards are in place, a portion of products have been found to contain levels of certain metals that exceed international safety guidelines. This is n...

TikTok Scrolling Can Lead to Brain Rot, New Study Finds

Manama: In 2024, the Oxford Dictionary declared "brain rot" as its word of the year. This term highlights concerns about the impact of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content, particularly on social media platforms. Recent findings from the American Psychological Association con...

EZOW Teams Up with N1YAH for Bold New Single “GUILTY”

Emirati hip-hop artist EZOW has released his latest single, “GUILTY”, featuring Lebanese singer N1YAH. The track is a genre-blending anthem combining hip-hop, rock, and grunge, exploring themes of self-reflection, rebellion, and ...

Emirates Extends World Rugby Partnership Through 2035

Emirates has renewed its partnership with World Rugby for another decade, becoming the first-ever Platinum Partner and continuing as Principal Partner through 2035. This move strengthens one of rugby’s longest-standing collaborations. Unde...

At Just 13, Young Author Gives Voice to a Generation

 Seemal Rahman, an eighth-grade student at the Indian School Bahrain, is making her mark in the literary world with the release of her debut book, ‘POV: Point of View of a Teenager’. The young author, known for her love of writing, public speaking, travel and obser...

Stranger Things Season 5 Premieres to Fan Frenzy, Netflix Servers Crash

Manama: The wait is finally over for Stranger Things fans! The first volume of Season 5 dropped on Netflix, and the internet is going wild. Fans are raving about the new episodes, calling it ‘peak fiction’ and ‘absolute cinema’ on social media platforms X and Instagram....

30s are an Extension of Adolescence: Study

Manama: A landmark study published in Nature Communications, based on an analysis of nearly 4,000 brain scans, is challenging the long-held assumption that human brain development is a slow, continuous process. The research, led by Dr Alexa Mousley of the University of Cambridge, reveals that bra...

First images of Nicole Kidman as ‘Scarpetta’ revealed

Manama: The first-look images from Scarpetta, Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming forensic crime thriller based on Patricia Cornwell’s bestselling Kay Scarpetta novels, have been released. Developed and written for television by Liz Sarnoff, the series brings Cornwell’s iconic charact...

Coming in Hot to Hilton Bahrain

Hilton Bahrain is gearing up for its most exciting new addition to Bahrain’s restaurant scene: CLAW BBQ, the energetic Southern-style BBQ, Grill, Crabshack and Bar that for many years has been capturing hearts in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Doha is set to open in Juffair. CLAW BBQ promises m...

A Feast Without the Fuss

Delicious Dine Out or Take Away Options for a comfortable Thanksgiving celebration This Thanksgiving, you do not have to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy a memorable feast. Whether you prefer dining out in style or savouring a fes...

Exceptional Thanksgiving Experiences at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

The holiday season is finally here, and Thanksgiving at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is more magical than ever. Celebrate the occasion with family and friends over an irresistible spread of mouthwatering delicacies. Savour a feast of bold flavours and festive warmth with celebration-worthy l...

Beyond Turkey: Rethinking Your Thanksgiving Feast

For generations, Thanks giving has been synonymous with turkey. This impressive bird is a true showstopper, symbolising abundance and celebration. Its golden-brown presence has dominated family feasts since the 1800s. But how did turkey become the centrepiece of Thanksgiving? In the mid-1800s, an...

Cooler Days, Cooler Style: Bahrain’s Winter Fashion 2025

As Bahrain’s weather finally cools, wardrobes across the Kingdom are making the seasonal shift. As temperatures dip across Bahrain, cafés and outdoor spaces are suddenly dotted with people pulling out their winter wardrobes - light jackets, cozy knits, and statement coats making th...

HFMD Cases Rise in Schools as Seasonal Infections Increase

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is making its familiar seasonal comeback across Bahrain, with a noticeable increase in cases reported in nurseries, kindergartens, and primary schools. While the illness remains predominantly pediatric, post-COVID patterns have brought occasional mild ...

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