Mario Nawfal

🇦🇪 An offshore oil leak has forced authorities in the UAE to close beaches across three northern emirates, as emergency teams work to contain the spill and assess its environmental impact. Ras Al Khaimah, a northern UAE emirate known for its beaches and luxury resorts, has announced the closure of all its beaches until further notice. Similar restrictions have been introduced in the neighboring emirates of Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah, with coastal areas closed as a precaution. Residents have reported strong, unusual odors in several coastal areas, although UAE authorities say they pose no health risks. The leak has been traced to a tanker offshore, but officials have not identified the vessel or explained what caused the incident. The spill comes as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has heightened concerns about maritime security and environmental risks across the Gulf. For now, authorities are urging fishermen and other sea users to avoid affected waters while containment and environmental assessments continue. Source: The National, UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment / Writer: Mhedi

🇸🇦🇾🇪 Saudi announces successful interception of TEN Houthi missiles launched at its southern region The announcement comes after a missile warning was issued in Khamis Mushait, home to King Khalid Air Base in southwest Saudi Source: Al Jazeera / Writer: Ian t.co/ZNY2AdL2qp

Grok Bot can now get things done on your PHONE. No more tapping around. It connects directly to your calendar, reminders, contacts, messages, and location. Tell it to organize your appointments, set reminders, or message someone. All without opening every app yourself. You decide which apps it can access, so you're still in control. All those little jobs you keep putting off? Just give Grok Bot the list. @Grok @Bot @spacexai / Writer: Annette, Designer: Janné

Lamborghini: The Boeing of the roads Writer: Ian t.co/CA87lMnKGr

Standing this close to an unexploded cluster bomb while your friend shoots it isn't the wisest thing to do Writer: Ian t.co/Gv2GR6S3J8

🇧🇷 Controversies are intensifying in the final hours of Brazil's presidential election, with Lula facing questions over welfare payments, financial transparency and allegations involving social media platforms. Lula agreed to disclose their financial and telephone records, including information involving family members and associated businesses. However, none of them have been made public. Meanwhile, his government increased payments under Bolsa Família, Brazil's welfare program for low-income families, by 15%, raising the minimum monthly benefit from R$600 to R$691 just days before the election. The timing has drawn scrutiny, particularly after documents showed the proposal was formally submitted to the presidency only one day before the increase was announced in September. Brazil's electoral court has also ordered Meta to explain how political content is distributed following accusations that the platform may have not acted impartially towards the candidates. Meta denies favoring either candidate, while Bolsonaro's campaign has raised complaints about content supporting Lula. Source: CNN Brasil / Writer: Mhedi

One wrong move and you're toast ☠️ Writer: Ian t.co/pgudM05646

🇫🇮 They decided harassing and threatening a man minding his own business in a mall was a great way to blow off steam Of course, they had ZERO FEAR of any consequences. This is what happens when the law loses its teeth, and the woke convince you to part ways with common sense. Writer: Mhedi t.co/Zei7Wmp8iQ

🇧🇷 This election simulator is predicting a WIN for Flávio Bolsonaro in today's presidential runoff in Brazil It claims he will get 52.3% of the votes cast, compared to Lula's 47.7%, with a ±1.0% margin of error The projection is based on published polling aggregates to simulate the final outcome Writer: Ian t.co/I6RY1GIlqK

There are lucky escapes... Then there's this Writer: Ian t.co/bPWiIUa40g

🇺🇸 Trump is reportedly considering sweeping preemptive pardons for thousands of administration staffers ahead of the midterms. The proposal comes due to rising concerns that Democrats would launch investigations against him if they regain control of Congress. White House attorneys are now said to be exploring protections for officials involved in Trump's immigration, trade and military policies, shielding them from potential legal battles. Trump says he hasn't seriously considered the proposal but insists he has the constitutional authority to issue such pardons. In a statement of the matter, he said, “I certainly don't want to see innocent people go through hell and lose all their money." Source: Daily Mail / Writer: Mhedi

🇧🇷 Brazilians are heading to the polls today for an extremely close presidential race between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. The latest polls show the two candidates virtually tied, although Bolsonaro finished ahead in the first round earlier this month. Lula, 80, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term, while Flávio, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is campaigning to return the country's right wing to power. Both candidates made their final campaign appearances yesterday, with Lula rallying supporters in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, addressed a MASSIVE crowd of supporters in Belo Horizonte, in the crucial state of Minas Gerais, before heading to Rio. Source: Sky News / Writer: Mhedi t.co/144HW6SBe1

Somehow he managed to tackle himself 🤣 Writer: Ian t.co/tzaTbxhgD5

🇺🇸 Welcome to 2026, where your next-door neighbour is just as likely to steal your water (or record you doing it) as they are to invite you over for a cup of tea! 😂 Writer: Mhedi t.co/HhPLMjObtX

🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is being accused of “political malpractice” after an intern job posting said they’ll basically hire anyone who isn’t an old, rich white man. An essay published in ‘The Atlantic’ said it was an open violation of civil rights law and wants the DOJ to look into federal charges. So, they want to lock him up for doing what Democrats do? This is getting a bit too petty at this point! Source: Fox News / Writer: Jamie

🇸🇦🇾🇪 Missile alerts have been issued in Khamis Mushait, home to King Khalid Air Base in southwest Saudi Arabia, believed to be caused by a Houthi missile launch No updates yet on whether it's been intercepted, but this follows a similar attack yesterday that was intercepted Source: War Front Witness on Telegram / Writer: Ian

In the Philippines, they've taken motorbike modding to a whole new level Up to 12 passengers? Yep Space for luggage? Yep Crash test rating? Not so good Writer: Ian t.co/ZYgOmELbjl

This is the wildest fight I've ever seen How the hell did that guy's pants come down, yet he carries on throwing hands? Insane Writer: Ian t.co/w4StKaBP9Q

🇧🇷 Councilwoman Iara Pimentel, from Lula's PT party, was hit in the head when her vehicle was attacked with bricks and bottles during a campaign event in Montes Claros, Brazil She was knocked out and taken to hospital Her condition is currently unknown Writer: Ian t.co/nflJfwPkAK

This train wasn't stopping for the crane that had fallen onto the tracks Brazil is wild Writer: Ian t.co/j2IssuyC3U

Tesla is building Megapacks as fast as humanly possible. That's exactly what the AI boom needs. Demand is through the roof, with almost all of 2027's production already sold out. The reason? AI data centres are hungry for electricity, and these giant batteries help keep the power steady when demand spikes. Tesla is ramping production to get more energy storage where it's needed, as quickly as possible. The AI industry wants more power. Tesla is working flat out to deliver it. @Tesla @TeslaEnergy / Writer: Annette, Designer: Janné

This is what modern warfare looks like now... Taking out drones with big sticks Writer: Ian t.co/NfUIBKVLv9

“When you’re hard, life gets soft!” OKAY! Now, I’m gonna have to watch “The Experts”. The teasers are fucking hilarious, and if you’re into shows like “The Office” and “Parks and Rec,” you'll probably like it. The comedy comes from the spot-on accuracy. We all know that guy! Source: @TheExpertsHQ (YT) / Writer: Jamie

Even in the 21st century, we're still fighting wars from trenches Writer: Ian t.co/vIbiL0YGf8

🇺🇸 NEW drug combo cuts the risk of dying by 58% in AGGRESSIVE lung cancers cases. Amgen’s drug Imdelltra was added to AstraZeneca’s drug Imfinzi. The patients had small cell lung cancer that had already spread beyond the lung. Half the patients on the combo lived at least 21 months. With Imfinzi alone, it was under 13. Nearly 80% were alive after one year. Without Imdelltra, it was 53%. It worked even when the cancer had spread to the brain or liver. That’s usually the worst news in this disease. About 31,000 Americans get this cancer every year. But these are early results. Everyone in the trial had already been through chemo with no sign of the cancer growing. Amgen says this could almost turn the cancer into something people live with for years. Investors noticed too, with Imdelltra sales up 115% in a year. Source: CNBC / Writer: Bri

🇧🇴Built like a TANK to deliver high speed healthcare on the toughest roads on earth When standard medics can't reach the mountains, you send in the steel fleet. Bolivia has levelled up 🔥 Source: @itsjacksworld / Writer: Bri t.co/BihNwI7o6H

🔥I walk significantly faster than everyone because I have places to go and people to see! PERIOD. Now GTFO the way! 🏃🏻 Writer: Jamie t.co/r6pe4NPoG5

🇺🇸 That pool is so white it could host a Diddy party and get a country club membership! Writer: Jamie t.co/jVJ8qG40Fz

🇨🇳 🇯🇵 China is already halfway through its own version of Japan’s lost decades, just without the crash that would make everyone notice. Monetary analyst Jeffrey Snider says every five year plan out of Beijing boils down to one question: “How do we get from where we are today, which is an economy that’s slowly, slowly being strangled and withering to sometime in the future where we’re leading the fourth Industrial Revolution?” Betting a whole economy on technology that doesn’t exist yet leaves Beijing hoping the future shows up before the bill does. @JeffSnider_EDU

🇺🇸 Am I the only one who had no idea what “Midnight Ballerina” means? She got me with, “I danced full-time up until I was 8 and a half months pregnant!” $20K a month?! Please tell me more about the gender gap and pay equity… Writer: Jamie t.co/y6ZyzjGqjc