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On New Year’s Eve, Blinkit, the popular 10-minute delivery app, experienced an unexpected surge in grape orders, delivering seven times the usual quantity. The phenomenon left Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa puzzled until internet users linked the spike to a viral Spanish tradition.

In a tragic incident in Montenegro, a gunman killed at least 10 people, including two minors, and left several others seriously injured in a killing spree that began at a village restaurant near Cetinje. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is believed to have targeted both family members and others in the village of Bajice.

A video reportedly captured by a plane passenger has taken the internet by storm, showing what appear to be human-like figures standing on clouds. Shared by paranormal expert Myra Moore on X (formerly Twitter), the footage has fueled debates ranging from extraterrestrial life to natural phenomena. The post, accompanied by hashtags like #aliens and #paranormal, has garnered nearly 5 million views.

An Indian-origin doctor, Dr. Sulaymaan Al Majid, tragically lost his life in a plane crash off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah on December 26. The 26-year-old, who was born and raised in the UAE, had rented a light aircraft for a sightseeing trip. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff near the Cove Rotana Hotel at around 2 p.m., claiming the lives of both Dr. Sulaymaan and the 26-year-old Pakistani pilot.

The United States military launched a series of strikes on Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen, responding to attacks on American ships and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.

bu Dhabi celebrated the arrival of 2025 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve extravaganza, captivating audiences with an extraordinary 50-minute fireworks display and a stunning 6,000-drone show. The event, held at the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, shattered six Guinness World Records and showcased the city’s commitment to delivering unforgettable celebrations.