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SportsUEFA Prepares Criminal Case Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino Over World Cup Sell-Off Plan
UEFA is preparing criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a secretive and controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
EconomyCrude Oil Prices Waver Between Geopolitical Risks and Diplomatic Breakthroughs
Crude oil prices have fluctuated between geopolitical tensions and diplomatic breakthroughs over a six-month Iran standoff, with Brent dropping below $90 a barrel as supply fears ease.
EconomyEurope Urges Bold AI Adoption to Reverse Declining Economic Influence
European leaders urge businesses to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption to combat economic decline and reduce heavy reliance on foreign technology.
PoliticsIsraeli Far-Right Fractures as Itamar Ben-Gvir Rejects Electoral Alliance with Bezalel Smotrich
Tensions mount on Israel's far right ahead of elections as Itamar Ben-Gvir declines an electoral pact with Bezalel Smotrich, drawing sharp criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.
EconomyAdnoc Academy Launches Landmark Training Drive to Empower Emirati Women in Energy Sector
Adnoc Technical Academy is welcoming Emirati women into its training programme for the first time, offering a 24-month diploma to prepare them for critical technical roles in the UAE energy sector.
PoliticsMilitary Judge Sets June 2028 Trial Date for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
A US military judge has scheduled the trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants for June 2028, following years of legal delays and revoked plea agreements.
PoliticsKuwait and Pakistan Forge Strategic Military Partnership Amid Regional Security Shifts
Kuwait and Pakistan have signed a new defence and military co-operation agreement in Islamabad to bolster strategic ties as both nations navigate heightened regional security challenges.
CultureShakira's Pyramids Concert in Egypt Set to Go Ahead Despite Regional Cancellations
Shakira's concert at the Pyramids of Giza on November 28 is confirmed to go ahead as planned, serving as her sole regional tour stop amidst strict production and logistical guidelines.
SportsTadej Pogacar Survives Near-Crash to Claim Third Stage Win at 2026 Vuelta a Espana
Tadej Pogacar overcame a fierce challenge from Enric Mas and a late near-crash to secure his third stage victory at the 2026 Vuelta a Espana and extend his overall lead.
TechnologyPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Honored by Nobel Sustainability Trust for Tech-Driven Environmental Initiatives
Pakistan's Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has been honored by the Nobel Sustainability Trust for utilizing technology to combat air pollution, climate change, and deforestation.
Breaking NewsHeartbreak and Despair on the Nepal-Tibet Border as Catastrophic Floods Leave Hundreds Dead and Thousands Missing
Brothers Girilal and Newall Budhathoki share their harrowing stories of loss after a catastrophic flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border left hundreds dead and thousands missing.
EconomyUAE and Lebanon Spark New Era of Economic Ties Following High-Level Beirut Forum
The UAE has pledged strong economic support for Lebanon following a high-level business forum in Beirut, resulting in four new bilateral agreements and a surge of private-sector partnerships.
EconomySaudi Arabia and Syria Establish Joint Bank to Drive Investment and Regional Ties
Saudi Arabia and Syria have launched a joint bank and signed major transport agreements to boost investment and rebuild the Syrian economy following the lifting of US sanctions.
Breaking NewsUAE Commits $10 Million in Urgent Aid for Devastating Nepal-Tibet Floods
The UAE has pledged a $10 million humanitarian aid package to support rescue and relief operations following catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border that have left hundreds dead and missing.
Breaking NewsTragic Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods Leave Over 500 Dead as Rescue Efforts Intensify
Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have claimed over 500 lives, leaving thousands injured, missing, and in urgent need of humanitarian aid.
EconomyTrump Orders Lake Ontario Renamed 'Lake America' Amid Collapse of US-Canada Trade Talks
US President Donald Trump has ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed Lake America following the collapse of trade negotiations with Canada, which also triggered sweeping new tariffs from both nations.
Breaking NewsTragic Devastation Unfolds as Death Toll Surpasses 500 Following Catastrophic Floods on Nepal-Tibet Border
Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have left over 500 people dead and more than 1,000 missing, prompting massive rescue operations as families desperately search for loved ones.
TechnologyBeyond Participation: Empowering Emirati Women to Lead the Future of STEM
While Emirati women dominate STEM university enrollment and graduation rates, the true challenge lies in institutional conversion from participation to genuine technical leadership.
MiscellaneousUAE Government Announces Flexible Working Hours for Parents as New School Year Begins
UAE government employees will receive flexible working hours to drop off and pick up their children for the start of the new school year. Police and transport authorities are also increasing patrols and services to manage traffic during the return to classes.
PoliticsIran Open to Renewed Diplomacy as Conflict with US Reaches Six-Month Milestone
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that returning to diplomacy with the US is still achievable as the conflict reaches the six-month mark and international mediators step up talks.
PoliticsFour Arrested in Baghdad After Clashes Claim Lives of Two Police Officers
Four people have been arrested in Baghdad following clashes that left two police officers dead during an operation in the Dora area, highlighting ongoing tensions over illegal housing and state efforts to disarm militias.
EconomyUAE Venture Capital Set to Focus on Supply Chains and Top Talent
Venture capital in the UAE is poised for growth driven by supply chain innovations and top-tier talent, despite regional geopolitical shifts. Funding in the Emirates reached a record $419 million in the first quarter of 2026.
PoliticsGlobal US Visa Pause Impacts Thousands of Immigrant Applicants Across the Middle East
A global pause on US immigrant visa appointments by the administration of President Donald Trust is expected to impact thousands of applicants across the Middle East as part of an ongoing immigration crackdown.
Breaking NewsValuable 673-Diamond Necklace of Queen Nazli Stolen in Bold Daytime Museum Heist in Vienna
A historic diamond necklace belonging to Queen Nazli of Egypt, valued at around $4 million, was stolen in a daytime heist at a Vienna museum.