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Breaking NewsMiracle in Nepal: How a 97-Year-Old Grandmother Survived a Devastating Flood Inside a Digger Bucket
Gunmaya Bohra, 97, survived eight hours trapped in mud during Nepal's devastating floods before being rescued in a mechanical digger bucket and taken to Kathmandu's Bir Hospital.
TechnologyUAE Launches National Drive to Cultivate Emirati Science and Technology Experts
The UAE has launched a major national programme to develop Emirati experts in science and technology, led by a high-level committee chaired by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed.
Breaking NewsMiracle in Nepal: How a 97-Year-Old Grandmother Survived After Being Rescued in a Digger Bucket
Gunmaya Bohra, a 97-year-old woman in Nepal, survived being trapped in mud for eight hours during devastating floods and was rescued using a mechanical digger bucket.
Breaking NewsNiger Security Forces Defeat Armed Mutiny at Critical Niamey Airbase
Security forces in Niger successfully suppressed a mutiny by hundreds of disgruntled soldiers at a major military airbase in Niamey, dealing a blow to military ruler Gen Abdourahamane Tiani.
SportsLionel Messi Shines with Four Goals as Inter Miami Crushes Montreal 7-1
Lionel Messi scored four goals to lead Inter Miami to a dominant 7-1 victory over Montreal, ending their winless streak and moving to the top of the MLS scoring charts.
CultureQueen Rania of Jordan Celebrates 56th Birthday with Relaxed New Portrait Following Grandfamily Additions
Queen Rania of Jordan has released a new portrait for her 56th birthday, celebrating the milestone amid an expanding family and decades of dedicated public service.
EconomyTaco Bell Makes Long-Awaited Return to the UAE After 14 Years Through Americana Restaurants Partnership
Taco Bell is returning to the UAE after 14 years through a new agreement with Americana Restaurants, with plans for a wider Gulf expansion.
PoliticsInside the Co-ordinated Campaign by Israeli Settlers to Reshape the West Bank
Palestinian residents in the West Bank face an increasingly co-ordinated campaign of extremist settler violence and land grabs aimed at reshaping the region and undermining a two-state solution.
Breaking NewsUAE Dispatches 83 Tonnes of Emergency Aid to Support Nepal Flood Recovery
The UAE has delivered 83 tonnes of food and shelter supplies to Nepal to aid communities devastated by severe flash floods and landslides. Rescue efforts continue as the death toll climbs past 700 and thousands remain missing.
MiscellaneousUAE Gears Up for New Academic Year with Traffic Safety Training and Phased Student Returns
The UAE is preparing for the new academic year with comprehensive traffic safety training, phased student returns, and flexible working hours for government parents.
SportsTadej Pogacar Forced to Abandon Vuelta a Espana Following Dramatic Stage Eight Crash
Race leader Tadej Pogacar has been forced to abandon the Vuelta a Espana following a crash on stage eight, ending his historic bid for a clean sweep of cycling's Grand Tours.
TechnologyViral Streamer N3on Sparks Speculation Over Apparent Cameo in New Grand Theft Auto 6 Footage
New footage from Grand Theft Auto 6 has sparked speculation among fans that controversial streamer N3on makes a cameo appearance in the upcoming game.
EconomyDubai Invests Dh1.1 Billion in Al Meydan Street Development to Cut Travel Times by 66%
Dubai has launched a Dh1.1 billion transport initiative called the Al Meydan Street Development Project to reduce travel times by 66 per cent and boost road capacity.
CultureInside Dubai's New Harrow International School Ahead of Grand Opening
Harrow International School Dubai is set to open its new campus for the academic year, bringing the traditions of the historic UK institution to the UAE.
CultureInside a Professional Coach's Dh120,000 Desert Villa in Damac Hills 2
Professional coach Benjamin Owen and his family share details about their Dh120,000-a-year desert-backed villa in Damac Hills 2, highlighting community amenities and life in Dubai.
EconomyHow Syria Can Fast-Track Power Sector Recovery Using Jordan's Blueprint
Drawing lessons from Jordan's decades of power sector reform, Syria has a unique opportunity to rebuild its electricity infrastructure efficiently by avoiding past regional mistakes and embracing strategic regional integration.
MiscellaneousHeld at Gunpoint: Released Sailor Recounts Torture and Terror in Iran's Bandar Abbas Prison
A former prisoner of Iran's Bandar Abbas jail, Indian sailor Paul Justin, recounts the harrowing conditions, near-miss bombings, and wrongful imprisonment he and other crew members faced after being accused of fuel smuggling.
EconomyIraqi Kurdistan Restarts 230,000 bpd Oil Production Following Drone Attacks
Iraqi Kurdistan has resumed oil production of up to 230,000 barrels per day across most of its oilfields following disruptions from drone attacks.
EconomyIran's Supreme Leader Appeals for Unity Amid Escalating Economic Crisis and Petrol Shortages
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has called for national unity amidst severe economic pressures, a plunging rial, and a worsening petrol crisis that has triggered panic-buying.
EconomyUAE Central Bank Launches Urgent Investigation Into Banque Misr Following US Money Laundering Warning
The UAE Central Bank is launching an urgent forensic investigation into Banque Misr's local branches after US authorities raised money laundering concerns. The probe will examine targeted transactions and review compliance standards.
SportsUS Open 2026 Preview: Carlos Alcaraz Returns, Novak Djokovic Chases History, and the Women's No. 1 Spot Remains Wide Open
The 2026 US Open gets underway in New York with Carlos Alcaraz returning from injury, Novak Djokovic pursuing his 25th Grand Slam title, and a fierce four-way battle for the WTA world No 1 ranking.
EconomyUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Pressures G20 to Isolate Iran's Economy Amid Escalating Tensions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to urge G20 nations to isolate Iran's economy and cut off its financial networks during this week's ministerial meeting.
HealthUnpacking the 'Low-Tox' Movement: Are the Clothes You Wear Harming Your Health?
Recent investigations into athleisure brands have sparked mainstream concern over PFAS in clothing, but health experts advise that everyday exposure from garments is generally low and caution against panic.
CultureRare Pure White Gyr Falcon Fetches Dh1.5 Million at Abu Dhabi's Adihex Auction
A rare pure white Gyr falcon bred in the US has broken records by selling for Dh1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex).