Health
From suicide bombers to positions of authority – the changing role of women in jihadi groups
Khadra Essa, a Somali-born Dutch citizen operating in Syria under the name Umm Qaqa al-Somali, is a wanted woman.
News
Editorial coverage from the Umm Al Quwain UAE Wire newsroom.
- Culture
Nina Simone, Langston Hughes and their forgotten creative collaboration
Many music fans know that Nina Simone’s 1965 hit “I Put a Spell on You” helped establish the 32-year-old singer as the “High Priestess of Soul.”
- Government
Flydubai attack feeds into Netanyahu’s ‘protector’ narrative with crucial elections approaching
The apparent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight carrying 170 mostly Israeli passengers was another reminder to Israelis of the constant threat of terror and war.
- Community
FlyDubai incident: Airline safety expert explains how cockpits have become more secure – but only from outside threats
An incident in which a FlyDubai pilot is said to have stabbed the captain with the intention of crashing a plane of mainly Israeli passengers has shone a light on flight security.
- Environment
Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed
Many cities around the world are sinking because too much water is extracted from the groundwater reservoirs beneath them.
- Government
After a decade, the UN’s Antonio Guterres is stepping down. His legacy will be mixed, at best
In his farewell address to the United Nations General Assembly last week, António Guterres reminisced about his time as secretary general.
- Technology
The ‘War Games’ problem: Computer science has long understood what it takes to keep AI under control
AI agents don’t go rogue. That’s something only humans do.
ScienceHow sugar from outer space became one of the backbones of life on Earth
Is there life elsewhere, or is Earth unique in the universe? This is one of humanity’s great unanswered questions.
- Community
Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters
Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war.
- Community
Why monkeys handle conflicts better than we do
Léa suggests postponing the launch by a week. The data speaks for itself, and the recommendation seems reasonable. However, at the last team meeting, Marc had defended sticking to the original date.
EnvironmentHow can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?
The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year’s El Niño has already surpassed previous records. Forecasters expect it to strengthen even further before approaching its usual peak around December.
- Technology
Chatbots as oracles: How AI is giving new life to the ancient practice of seeking answers from inscrutable sources
People are increasingly turning to AI for advice. A 2026 Pew report found that 10% of Americans are using chatbots for emotional support or companionship. Some even find a charismatic leader in AI.