Indonesia families anxious for news after school collapse

A woman weeps as rescue works are underway for victims (Image credits: AP) SIDOARJO: Dozens of parents waited Wednesday near a collapsed school building on Indonesia’s main island of Java, an AFP correspondent said, as rescue teams searched for survivors under the rubble.At least three people died when the multi-storey building gave way in the […]

Productive Families in UAE to get full employment benefits including salaries, insurance, and pension | World News

Productive Families are home-based Emirati women who produce traditional crafts and goods as a source of income/ Representative Image In a landmark step toward reshaping the role of Emirati women in the national economy, the General Women’s Union (GWU) has unveiled the world’s first official employment programme dedicated to Productive Families. Designed as a practical […]

Dubai unveils bold plan to cut school fees and make education more affordable for families | World News

Dubai plans to reduce school fees by offering subsidised land and cheaper teacher housing, making education more affordable for families/ Representative Image In response to growing public concern over the rising cost of private education in Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has unveiled a new strategy aimed at reducing tuition fees and […]

Nand Ghar marks Poshan Maah 2025, supporting 3.5 lakh families across 15 states | Udaipur Kiran

 Extending support to India’s most remote villages New Delhi, September 2025: Vedanta’s flagship social impact initiative, Nand Ghar, is a nationwide program modernizing Anganwadis into vibrant centers of community development, offering integrated services in nutrition, early childhood education, healthcare, and women’s empowerment to enable holistic growth. In collaboration with the Department of Women and Child […]

‘A beautiful life’: Kim Jong Un vows care for Russia war martyrs’ families; bows before mourning kin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised “a beautiful life” for the families of “martyrs” who perished fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, state media said on Saturday, praising the bereaved for the heroism of their sons and husbands.The country will “provide you with a beautiful life in the country defended at the […]

UAE: Dh3,200 for students, tailored housing aid rolled out to support low-income Emirati families | World News

Low-income Emirati families without housing support receive tailored monthly allowances, while high-achieving university students with a GPA of 3.3+ get up to Dh3,200 monthly/ Representative image TL;DR The UAE has launched new housing and academic allowances for low-income Emirati families. Housing aid is tailored to family size and living conditions, for those without other government […]

Bryan Kohberger sentence updates: Families of Idaho victims address ‘soulless’ killer directly; ‘You were that foolish’

Bryan Kohberger was directly addressed by the family members of the victims he killed. For the first time Wednesday, Bryan Kohberger, who murdered for University of Idahoi students inside their off-campus house in November 2022 in a bone-chilling incident, came face to face with the families of three of the victims — — Madison Mogen, […]

7 Emirates, 7 Thrones: A look inside UAE’s Ruling Families | World News

TL;DRThe UAE is made up of seven emirates, each ruled by a royal family.Six dynasties rule the seven emirates (Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah share one).The rulers sit on the UAE’s highest authority, the Federal Supreme Council.The United Arab Emirates is made up of seven emirates, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras […]

‘Go after them and their families’: Islamist terror leader calls for assassination of Donald Trump, JD Vance in 30-minute rant; watch video

An Islamist terror group leader has released a disturbing video calling for the assassination of US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and several top advisers. He said their strong support for Israel was the reason behind the threat, according to the New York Post.The Yemen-based figure is Sa’ad bin Atef al-Awlaki, who is […]

Eid Al Adha 2025: From Egypt to the UAE, can families across the Arab region afford sheep for sacrifice? | World News

Eid Al Adha Sheep Prices Vary Sharply Across Arab World Amid Economic Strain/ Image: (AP/ Achmad Ibrahim) As Eid Al Adha approaches, Muslims across the Arab world are facing sharply rising sheep prices, a challenge that, according to Gulf News, is prompting many families to scale back, share animals, or choose symbolic alternatives. While the […]