UAE: Asia’s finest yogis compete at 6th Asian Yogasana Championship in Fujairah | World News

[ad_1] Hosted in Fujairah, UAE, the 6th Asian Yogasana Championship features 160 athletes from 16 countries competing in yoga sport/ Image: WAM The 6th Asian Yogasana Championship commenced on 9th August 2025 at the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, UAE, gathering 160 athletes from 16 countries. Organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin […]

Prepare for ‘theaters of war’: IDF trains for large-scale attacks; launches military exercise ‘Dawn’ | World News

[ad_1] IDF launches military exercise ‘Dawn’ (Pic: ANI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday launched a surprise exercise, codenamed “Dawn,” to assess the readiness of its general headquarters and main command centers for large-scale attacks.Directed by Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir, the drill was designed to evaluate the military’s ability to respond […]

Afghanistan FM’s Pakistan visit blocked: US allegedly rejects travel ban exemption; growing Taliban – China ties under scanner | World News

[ad_1] Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (AP) The United States blocked Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to Pakistan, Dawn reported. Muttaqi was scheduled to visit Pakistan on August 4 as part of recent efforts to improve ties between Kabul and Islamabad. The initiative followed Pakistani deputy PM and foreign minister Ishaq Dar’s […]

UAE: Over 3,600 people convert to Islam in Dubai in first half of 2025 | World News

[ad_1] The Centre held 47 awareness and knowledge classes in H1 2025, benefiting over 1,400 participants, alongside enrolling 1,300+ students in programmes/ Image: IACAD More than 3,600 people converted to Islam in Dubai in the first half of 2025, while hundreds more engaged with Islamic educational programmes and interactive initiatives, reflecting the growing impact of […]

UAE: Students must confirm university admissions and scholarships offers by August 11 | World News

[ad_1] Students should use UAE Pass to access the Ministry’s portal, complete all admission steps, and meet the August 11 deadline/ Image: MoHESR The UAE’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has set August 11, 2025, as the final deadline for students to confirm university admissions and scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year. Alongside […]

What is Captagon? Saudi customs seize over 400,000 pills hidden in sheep wool at Haditha border | World News

[ad_1] Captagon is an illegal synthetic stimulant, originally developed in the 1960s, now widely abused and trafficked in the Middle East/ Image: ZATCA via Saudi Gazette Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has once again intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt, this time, 406,400 Captagon pills hidden inside sheep wool at the Haditha […]

UAE: Hamdan Centre for Giftedness sends top students to prestigious Cambridge Pre-University Programme | World News

[ad_1] The Cambridge programme includes practical workshops in engineering, chemistry, medicine, and humanities to help students learn through real-world experience/ Image: X Students from the UAE’s Hamdan Centre for Giftedness and Innovation, part of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, are currently taking part in the prestigious Pre-University Programme at […]

UAE: Dubai-based athlete embarks on extreme 10,000km triathlon in 100 days for cancer ahead of T100 finale | World News

[ad_1] In his 100-day triathlon, Ghani swims 2km, bikes 80km, and runs 18km daily, battling extreme heat with expert nutrition/ image: Instagram With the Dubai T100 just 100 days away, Dubai-based endurance athlete Ghani Souleymane has launched an unprecedented triathlon mission, a 100-day physical and humanitarian effort covering 10,000 kilometers. As the region prepares for […]

This African country has no mobile internet access; here’s the surprising truth behind its digital blackout | World News

[ad_1] In today’s digitally connected world, the idea of living without internet access seems almost impossible. We rely on the internet for everything — from communication to entertainment, education, and even daily financial transactions. However, one country stands apart from the global web: Eritrea. This East African nation remains largely disconnected, with extremely limited internet […]

Abu Dhabi welcomes UAE’s first-ever free K-Pop workshop with dance, vocals, video training this August | World News

[ad_1] Abu Dhabi is set to welcome a major cultural first: a free K-pop workshop open to youth, adults, and children. Spanning three days in August, the K-Pop Academy X DIMA Dream School will offer hands-on training in performance, vocals, and video creation, delivered directly by Korean industry professionals, including professors and student artists from […]