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LATEST BRIEFS
Lionel Messi Retires From International Football
Argentina's legendary captain Lionel Messi has declared his retirement from international play, bringing a historic era of global football to a close.
Gabriel Martinelli Joins Al Hilal From Arsenal for €65M
Saudi club Al Hilal has confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal on a four-year deal worth a reported 65 million…
US Extends Middle East Military Deployment Through 2027
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has ordered American forces to remain in the Middle East until 2027 amid rising Iranian activity and Israeli security…
Zamalek Opens African Champions League vs AS Port Djibouti
Zamalek kicked off their 2026 African Champions League group stage campaign against Djiboutian champions AS Port on Friday at Cairo Stadium.
Lebanese Actors’ Union Calls General Assembly Amid AI Shift
Lebanon's actors' union has convened a general assembly to tackle profession and governance concerns as AI reshapes the regional media landscape.
Naglaa Fathy Absent From Daughter Yasmin’s Funeral
Actress Naglaa Fathy did not attend Thursday's funeral for her daughter Yasmin Saif Abu Al-Naja, with family sources revealing details behind her…
LATEST ARTICLES
COP31 in Antalya: From Pledges to Investment
Türkiye plans to make implementation of climate commitments and financing a central focus of its presidency of the UN COP31 climate…
Relying on AI too much? Dubai has a free programme to help you find balance
Dubai: Do you sometimes feel like AI (artificial intelligence) is becoming more of a crutch than a companion? Are you relying on AI a…
Expatriate avoids jail, deportation after victim pardons him
An Asian expatriate avoided imprisonment and deportation after the victim pardoned him and reached a reconciliation in a case involving…
Dubai court fines rider Dh4,000 over crash involving unregistered, uninsured motorcycle
The Dubai Traffic Court fined a motorcyclist Dh4,000 and suspended his driving licence for three months after his negligence caused a…
Could Sudan’s Conflict Become a Regional War?
Fears that Sudan’s war could turn into a regional conflict are no longer merely assessments raised by observers following cross-border…
The US wants to manage the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to break it
The monthlong lull in fighting between Iran and the United States ended this week with a renewed exchange of fire, dragging the region back…
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