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Abu Dhabi tops global safety list: What the World can learn from UAE | World News

Abu Dhabi’s integrated security and community-focused policing keep it at the top of Numbeo’s global safety rankings for the ninth consecutive year/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Abu Dhabi tops Numbeo’s 2025 Crime Index as the world’s safest city. The UAE capital maintains this position for the ninth consecutive year since 2017. Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and […]

Global Encounters Festival 2025: What it is, why it matters, and what’s new this year | World News

Young artists and athletes from around the world gather to celebrate culture and sports at Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai/ Representative Image TL;DR The Global Encounters Festival is a cultural and sports event by the Ismaili Muslim community, held in Dubai from July 20-27, 2025. It brings together over 4,000 young artists and athletes […]

RTA extends Dubai Metro timings for Global Encounters Festival: Rules, timing, full travel details here | World News

Dubai Metro hours extended for Global Encounters Festival at DWTC, expect late-night trains/ Image: File TL;DR Dubai Metro will run until 1am on Sunday, July 20 (instead of midnight). The extended service supports the Global Encounters Festival crowd at Dubai World Trade Centre. RTA urges metro use to avoid traffic and parking issues in central […]

How UAE became cricket’s go-to destination for global tournaments | World News

The UAE operates multiple cricket-ready stadiums like Dubai International, Sheikh Zayed (Abu Dhabi), Sharjah; all ICC-compliant and equipped with modern amenities/Image: X TL;DR: The UAE has emerged as a premier global cricket hub, hosting marquee events like the IPL, Women’s T20 World Cup, Asia Cups, and Champions Trophy matches on short notice. This success stems […]

UAE: May 2025 IB results released, students score perfect 45, bag global university offers | World News

Alia Abdelhamid (Left) and Melis Yilmaz (Right) from Dubai International Academy –Emirates Hills earned perfect 45 scores in the May 2025 IB exams./ Image: DIA Emirates Hills Several students across the UAE have achieved remarkable success in the May 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, with scores that outstrip the global average. Released on Saturday, July […]

Gaza truce, ‘unhappy’ talks with Putin, Iran nuclear setback: Trump addresses global conflicts- what he said amid July 4 celebrations | World News

Trump on tariffs, Putin, Gaza truce, and TikTok deal aboard Air Force One US President Donald Trump addressed tensions surrounding multiple global conflicts which included Russia-Ukraine and the Middle East. He hinted at Sanctions against Russia, claiming to be dissappointed with Putin. He further talked about damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities and the potention Gaza […]

14 million lives at risk: USAID cuts trigger global health alarm; Lancet study warns | World News

A study in The Lancet reveals that steep cuts to USAID funding could lead to over 14 million additional deaths globally by 2030, reversing decades of progress in combating diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria. Steep cuts in funding for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) threaten to cause more than 14 million additional deaths […]

What would happen to UAE and global energy markets if Iran closed the strait of Hormuz? | World News

Closing the Strait of Hormuz would block 21 million barrels of oil and 20% of global LNG exports daily, disrupting supplies from the UAE, Qatar, and other Gulf nations/ Image: (File) Tensions in the Middle East have once again spotlighted the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint in global energy supply. Amid rising friction between […]

Global powers urge restraint after US strikes Iran; Tehran vows retaliation; PM Modi, Starmer, Erdogan respond to crisis

The United States launched targeted airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — early Sunday, intensifying its role in the Israel-Iran conflict. The attacks, confirmed by President Donald Trump, involved B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and bunker-busting GBU-57 bombs. Donald Trump hailed it as a “very successful attack,” while Iran condemned […]

Global warming crisis: Greenland ice sheet melts 17 times faster – will the climate change have worldwide impact?

Representative Image (AI-generated) Iceland is experiencing one of its hottest summers, with temperatures exceeding 26 degrees Celsius on May 15. According to the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA), this extreme heat is a result of global warming and has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to melt 17 times faster than the historical average.The Arctic region […]