LPA outside PAR likely to become tropical depression in 24 hours 

MANILA, Philippines – The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has been forecast to develop into a tropical depression within 24 hours, the national weather bureau said on Monday. Weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said, however, that the weather disturbance has a … Read more

Kiwi transit passengers stranded in Dubai face hotel costs despite UAE promise

While the man and his partner have been put up in a hotel to await a flight out of the drone strike-stricken city, the experience has been less than pleasant. “They’ve spent hours and hours queueing,” Chris said. “They were told that they were going to be put on a flight, but if they wanted … Read more

Simon Gault & Kate Hall: From Health Battles to a Hit Podcast & Friendship

Archyde A shared journey through health challenges has forged an unlikely but powerful friendship between former MasterChef NZ judge Simon Gault and waste-minimisation educator Kate Fenwick. Their connection blossomed into the… You can read the full story here: Simon Gault & Kate Hall: From Health Battles to a Hit Podcast & Friendship. Source link

Muslims worldwide begin Ramadan with fasts ranging 12 to 15 hours

This year, Muslims around the world will fast for approximately 12 to 15 hours a day during Ramadan. In the Northern Hemisphere, fasting hours will lengthen as days grow longer, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they are expected to gradually shorten. As the global Muslim community prepares to begin Ramadan on either Feb. 18 or … Read more

Manila Bulletin – Mayon records 389 rockfall events in 24 hours, remains under Alert Level 3 — Phivolcs

Published Feb 1, 2026 02:16 pm (PHIVOLCS) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that Mayon Volcano logged 389 rockfall events and four volcanic earthquakes over a 24-hour monitoring period from 12 a.m. on Jan. 31 to 12 a.m. on Feb. 1. The agency said Mayon remains under Alert Level 3, indicating ongoing magmatic … Read more

San Diego Lake Hours Threatened: Thousands Petition Against Cuts

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego residents are fighting to keep Lake Murray and Miramar Reservoir open daily, as the city faces a $258 million deficit that threatens to reduce the lakes’ accessibility to weekends only. Mayor Todd Gloria’s 2026 budget proposal states the city would save more than $400,000 annually by cutting hours from … Read more

Bribie Island escape: Beaches, wildlife and small-town Australian delights

10am: It might not be bougie, but small-town baking really is unbeatable. Kenilworth Country Bakery was established in 1924 in the namesake town west of the Sunshine Coast and now has outposts on Bribie and in Mooloolaba. It’s told that people travel an hour from Brisbane just to nab their famed doughnuts and sausage rolls, … Read more

Yemen’s Gold Market Skyrockets as Global Ounce Surpasses $3,000 Record

Unraveling the Impact of Global Gold Price Surge on Yemen’s Economy As the world witnesses global gold prices soaring beyond $3,000 per ounce, reaching historic peaks due to heightened geopolitical uncertainties, the ripple effects are felt profoundly in nations grappling with fragile economies—Yemen being a prime example. The recent escalation in gold prices not only … Read more