DUBAI: Baseball United, the first professional baseball league dedicated to the Middle East and Indian subcontinent, has announced exciting broadcast partnerships for its upcoming UAE Series. The event will be available to sports fans in over 170 countries, thanks to 17 official broadcast partners, including major players like MBC and StarzPlay’s sports channels. The coverage […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: A majority of US House Democrats have urged President Donald Trump to withdraw his “dangerous comments” regarding Gaza, warning of serious diplomatic and humanitarian consequences. In a letter published on the House Democrats’ website, 143 out of 215 Democratic House members expressed alarm over Trump’s remarks, which they claim support the forcible removal […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Wrestling Federation has launched a new strategy to transform wrestling in the country, aligning with the UAE’s vision to promote sports, engage youth, and build a globally competitive generation. The announcement was made at a press conference at Rotana Yas Island Hotel, attended by key officials, including Mouza Al Ali, Sultan […]
RIYADH: Riyadh has unveiled the “Riyadh Creative District,” a dynamic initiative designed to transform the city into a global hub for creativity, media, and innovation. Led by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), this new district aims to foster collaboration among creative professionals, industry leaders, and emerging talents to drive cultural and technological growth. […]
TOKYO: Honda and Nissan have scrapped their merger talks, ending what could have been a game-changing partnership in the global auto industry. The two Japanese carmakers confirmed on Thursday that they had abandoned their plans to form the world’s third-largest automaker, a move initially aimed at strengthening their position in the electric vehicle market against […]
The International Astronomical Centre has officially announced that the crescent of the Holy Month of Ramadan will be observed on Friday, February 28, 2025, across most Islamic countries. Spokesperson of the Centre, stated that the crescent may be visible with telescopes in some regions of the Islamic world on the evening of February 28. However, […]
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has expanded its UAE visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals, now allowing those with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six more countries to enter with ease. Starting February 13, 2025, Indian citizens holding ordinary passports and valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from Singapore, Japan, South Korea, […]
Instagram is experimenting with a dislike button for comments, allowing users to downvote replies they don’t like. The feature, spotted by a trusted leaker, resembles Reddit’s downvote button, appearing as a downward arrow icon next to comments. However, this might not be a public dislike button. Reports suggest that only content creators may have access, […]
Dubai: Cricket fans are in for a treat as Channel 2 Group Corporation and FunAsia Network unite as the official broadcast partners for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. This collaboration promises top-tier coverage, ensuring that audiences worldwide stay connected to every moment of the highly anticipated tournament. As the UAE Audio Rights Holder for […]
NASA has doubled the estimated asteroid impact risk for 2032, with asteroid 2024 YR4 now having a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. Previously, the odds stood at 1%, but new observations have raised concerns. Before panic sets in, scientists emphasize that the asteroid impact risk remains low, though they will continue […]
DUBAI: Roblox, the immersive gaming and creation platform, is now available in Arabic, expanding support and accessibility for millions of users worldwide across desktop, mobile, PlayStation, and Xbox. Announced at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Roblox CEO David Baszucki shared the news during a fireside chat, emphasising the company’s goal of making the platform […]
