Egyptian international Ramadan Sobhi has been sentenced to one year in prison with labor after an Egyptian court found him guilty in a high-profile academic fraud case, according to local media reports on Tuesday. The ruling was handed down by the Giza Criminal Court, which convicted the 28-year-old footballer of falsifying official documents and arranging […]
Isiah Whitlock Jr., Iconic ‘The Wire’ Actor Behind Clay Davis, Dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr., the gravel-voiced character actor whose performances powered HBO classics and several landmark films by Spike Lee, has died at the age of 71. His manager, Brian Liebman, confirmed to The Associated Press that Whitlock passed away in New York after a brief illness. Whitlock leaves behind a body of work defined by […]
From Superstar to Host: Salman Khan’s Simple Gesture Goes Viral
Dubai witnessed a different side of Salman Khan this week — one that had nothing to do with film sets or box-office numbers. Instead, the Bollywood superstar won over the internet by stepping into a kitchen and serving up smiles along with a plate of bhel puri. A video that has since gone viral was […]
Is Matcha Healthier Than Coffee? Here’s What Science Says
For years, coffee has been the go-to drink for millions looking to kickstart their day, but a growing number of health-minded consumers are turning to matcha which is a finely ground Japanese green tea, as a smoother, more sustained alternative. While both beverages deliver a dose of caffeine, they differ in how that energy feels […]
World Cup 2026 Ticket Prices Under Fire as FIFA President Defends Costs
FIFA is facing fresh controversy just months before the 2026 World Cup as fans around the globe push back against ticket prices that many say are “unaffordable” and out of touch with ordinary supporters. The governing body’s president, Gianni Infantino, broke his silence this week in Dubai, defending the pricing strategy by pointing to what […]
Christmas Eve Rescue: Firefighters Save Squirrel Stuck in Trash Bin
In a heartwarming turn amid the holiday bustle, firefighters in upstate New York became unlikely rescuers this Christmas season when they saved a tiny squirrel trapped inside a dumpster on Christmas Eve. The Binghamton Fire Department received an unusual call late on December 24, reporting that a distressed squirrel was stuck and unable to escape […]
‘A Matter of Pride’: Sydney Thunder Back Shadab Khan’s International Return
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has received warm congratulations from his Big Bash League franchise Sydney Thunder after being named in Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for January 2026. Currently plying his trade for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, Shadab is set to depart for national duty after […]
Arshad Nadeem Honoured as Global Breakthrough Athlete at Dubai Sports Summit
Pakistan’s star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem has added another prestigious honour to his rapidly growing list of achievements after being named Global Breakthrough Athlete at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award during the World Sports Summit in Dubai. The two-day summit, held on December 29 and 30, brought together more than 1,500 […]
Meezan Bank Names Dr Syed Amir Ali President, CEO as Irfan Siddiqui Steps Aside
In a major leadership transition, Meezan Bank Limited, Pakistan’s largest Islamic financial institution, has announced the appointment of Dr Syed Amir Ali as its new president and Chief Executive Officer, effective 30 December 2025. The development was disclosed through an official notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Dr Amir Ali succeeds Irfan […]
From Tradition to Technology: How AI Clips Are Fueling Marriage Debates in China
In a striking example of how artificial intelligence is shaping cultural conversations, Chinese parents are now turning to AI-generated videos of remorseful, single women to pressure their unmarried adult children into marrying and having children. These clips, which have gone viral on short-video platforms like Douyin and Weibo, depict middle-aged women in hospitals lamenting their […]