Novak Djokovic admitted he was “extremely lucky” to reach the Australian Open semifinals after Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti retired injured despite leading by two sets. Musetti, the fifth seed, was in control at 6-4, 6-3, 1-3 when he withdrew due to a right leg injury that severely limited his movement. Djokovic, a 10-time Melbourne champion, struggled […]
As the UAE enters the peak exam season, the Ministry of Education has issued a strong warning to protect the integrity of the examination process. The ministry announced that any teacher, supervisor, or school staff member found assisting students in cheating could face fines of up to AED 200,000. The move aims to ensure fairness, […]
Bollywood’s leading playback singer Arijit Singh surprised fans with a New Year’s announcement that he will no longer take on new playback singing assignments for films. In an Instagram post, he thanked listeners for their support over the years and said “I’m calling it off,” signalling the end of this chapter of his career. He […]
Disney Cruise Line is launching a major new entertainment experience by having Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan narrate a fireworks show aboard its newest ship, Disney Adventure, during the vessel’s inaugural sailing from Singapore on March 10, 2026. The show, titled The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, will blend pyrotechnics, lighting, music, and Khan’s […]
The World Legends Pro T20 League 2026 is being held in Goa at the 1919 Sportz Cricket Stadium from January 26 to February 4. The tournament features six teams made up of former international stars and popular cricketers, with a total of 18 matches played over 10 days. The league follows a round-robin format, after […]
The UAE’s new Child Digital Safety (CDS) Law now requires parents and caregivers to actively monitor and manage their children’s online activity. The law extends to all platforms targeting UAE children, including foreign apps and websites, enforcing age-appropriate accounts, parental controls, content filtering, and privacy safeguards. Parents must report harmful content, prevent exposure to inappropriate […]
Jessica Pegula played a strong match to defeat defending champion Madison Keys 6-3, 6-4 and enter the quarter-finals of the Australian Open for the fourth time. Pegula started very well and kept control of the game, even when Keys tried to fight back. The two players are close friends and also host a podcast together. […]
Actor Imran Khan revealed that he lost some big film projects early in his career, including Delhi 6 and Chennai Express. In an interview, he said he had auditioned for Delhi 6 before his debut in 2008, but the makers did not want to take a risk with a new actor. The role later went […]
Emirati women are playing a major role in the UAE’s growing private sector, according to new data from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). By January 2026, 176,125 Emiratis were employed in private companies under the Nafis programme, showing strong progress in Emiratisation. Women dominate key sectors: they make up 94.1% of Emiratis […]
Bangladesh have stood by their decision not to play their T20 World Cup matches in India, even after the ICC warned they could be replaced in the tournament. The decision was taken after a meeting in Dhaka between the Bangladesh Cricket Board, national players and government officials. Sports adviser Asif Nazrul said the move was […]