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Saudi Arabia braces for travel chaos: Heavy rains predicted, Riyadh to Mecca alerts issued

Rain to Drench Saudi Arabia During Mid-Year School Holidays, Says Weather Office Riyadh / Jeddah: The National Center of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia has predicted rainfall for most areas of the Kingdom during the upcoming mid-year holidays for schools. The forecast has raised urgent weather alerts and advisories among the residents and travellers.According to the […]

‘You’re confused?’ Marco Rubio schools Margaret Brennan who asked him why US only took Maduro, not other narco-terrorists

Secretary of State Marco Rubio schooled CBS’s Margaret Brennan who asked why the US administration only arrested Nicolas Maduro and not the other narco-terrorists, like the defence minister of Venezuela, wanted by the US. “I am confused. Are they still wanted by the United States? Why didn’t you arrest them if you are taking out […]

UAE schools to end classes early on Fridays following new prayer timing | World News

From January 9, UAE schools will end classes early on Fridays to align with 12.45pm prayer/Representative Image From January 9, schools across the UAE will shorten Fridays, allowing students from kindergarten to grade 12 to leave earlier. The change aligns with the updated 12.45pm Friday prayer time and gives families more time for religious observance, […]

Cold Wave Hits Schools in Bihar, Jharkhand and UP

The severe cold wave continues to affect northern India, disrupting daily life and raising health concerns, especially for children and students. In response, several districts across Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh have temporarily closed schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students. In Jharkhand’s capital, Ranchi, a major directive has been issued by the […]

Saudi Arabia permits private schools to build on campus student residential facilities | World News

Saudi Arabia allows private schools to build separate on-campus student residential facilities/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has taken significant steps to improve the infrastructure of private educational institutions. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has unveiled new regulations that set clear standards for schools, nurseries, and learning complexes. Among the most notable changes is the allowance […]

Over 600 PM SHRI Schools in Rajasthan Focus on Quality Enhancement | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur: Rajasthan is home to 639 PM schools, part of a nationwide network of over 13,000 schools dedicated to implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 through innovative initiatives aimed at improving educational quality. In the Udaipur Lok Sabha constituency, which includes the districts of Udaipur, Dungarpur, Salumber, and Pratapgarh, 58 PM schools are operational. […]

Nigeria shuts schools as 300+ kids abducted

In this photo released by Christian Association of Nigeria, a man walk past belongings at the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School after gunmen abducted children and staff in Papiri community (Image credits: AP) More than 300 students are confirmed missing after armed men attacked a Catholic school in northern Nigeria on Friday, the […]

‘Ban phones in Jewish schools’: Obama’s former speechwriter says, alleges ‘Gaza images make defending Israel impossible’ | World News

Sarah Hurwitz, former chief speechwriter for Michelle Obama and a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama, has called for Jewish schools to ban smartphones until senior year, arguing that constant exposure to graphic images from Gaza is both traumatising for children and seriously undermining efforts to explain Israel’s position to younger generations.Speaking at the Z3 […]

Qatar Ministry of Education introduces teacher competency assessment for private schools | World News

MoEHE launches teacher competency assessment in Arabic, Islamic, and Qatari history to enhance private education/Image: QNA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has introduced a landmark project to evaluate teacher competency in Arabic, Islamic, and Qatari history across private schools and kindergartens for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative seeks to strengthen teaching […]

Internet Suspended, Schools Closed and Transport Curbed in Balochistan Amid Security Alert | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi/Quetta, 13 November (Udaipur Kiran). Internet services across 36 districts of Balochistan will remain suspended until 16 November due to security concerns, the provincial Home Department announced. The restrictions come amid a heightened security alert issued from 12 to 16 November. This is the fifth consecutive day that the Jaffar Express train, which runs […]