Cybersecurity

Corporate

UAE Activates One-Point Travel Pilot with Bahrain at Abu Dhabi, Bahrain Airports

The United Arab Emirates launched a pilot for the One-Point Air Travelers Project with Bahrain on February 16, 2026, allowing passengers to handle all immigration, security and customs checks at departure airports. The initiative targets Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain International Airport to cut arrival delays.

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Cybersecurity

90% of Ransomware Attacks Hit Firewalls First, Barracuda Says

Attackers exploited firewalls in 90% of ransomware incidents last year through unpatched software or stolen accounts, according to Barracuda Networks. One attack encrypted systems just three hours after breaching defenses.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Opinion Piece Urges Global South to Rethink Internet Reliance for Cybersecurity

A Venezuelan commentary argues that true cybersecurity for nations in the Global South demands physical disconnection from the internet. The piece invokes a regional proverb to claim no online presence offers the ultimate protection against digital threats.

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Diplomacy & Trade

LA Councilmember Nithya Raman Challenges Mayor Karen Bass from the Left

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman launched a last-minute bid for mayor, positioning herself as a progressive challenger to incumbent Karen Bass. The move tests whether the city's liberal voters will back Bass or shift further left in the June election.

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Public Health

EU Agencies: Low Risk of Cereulide Toxin in Baby Formula After Recalls

The risk to European infants from the cereulide toxin in baby formula has dropped to low levels after widespread recalls, EU food safety authorities said Thursday. Seven countries reported gastrointestinal illnesses in babies who consumed the affected products.

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Music

Kehlani Teaches R&B and Vulnerability to Elementary Students

Grammy-winning artist Kehlani swapped concert stages for a classroom whiteboard on the latest episode of Celebrity Substitute. The singer led elementary students through a lesson on rhythm and blues, emphasizing emotional expression and the genre's power to foster vulnerability.

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AI

CII and MeitY Host AI Conference on Economic Growth and Cyber Defense

The Confederation of Indian Industry joined forces with India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the IndiaAI Mission to host a conference on democratizing AI resources for economic growth and social good. The event focused on cyber defense strategies for an AI-driven world.

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Movies

Zahan Kapoor Echoes Shashi Kapoor’s Offbeat Path in Early Career

Zahan Kapoor, grandson of Bollywood icon Shashi Kapoor, builds his acting resume through gritty indie films and OTT series rather than mainstream blockbusters. His choices mirror his grandfather's blend of commercial success and arthouse ventures.

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Conservation

Pretoria’s Top Five Water Users Strain Tshwane Supply

Five Pretoria neighborhoods lead Tshwane's surge in water use, with some households averaging over 30.6 kiloliters per month since December 2025. City officials warn the high demand threatens supply stability across the network.

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Celebrity

Olivia Attwood Turns to Selfridges Shopping After Bradley Dack Split

Olivia Attwood hit Selfridges on Valentine's Day morning to console herself through her first single holiday since age 14. The 34-year-old TV presenter ended her three-year marriage to Bradley Dack last month amid a reported breach of trust.

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