Bahrain's Ministry of Education has announced the 2025-26 academic calendar, outlining key dates for public schools and continuing education. The school year commences with staff returning on September 1, 2025, followed by students on September 3, 2025. The calendar includes term dates, exam schedules, holiday breaks, and registration periods, providing a ...

The Abu Dhabi Chamber reported a 10.3% rise in Certificates of Origin issuance, reflecting the emirates expanding non-oil exports and growing industrial base. This trend highlights stronger SME participation, improved trade facilitation, and deepening global market integration. Officials view it as a key indicator of economic diversification and confidence ...

A flash flood in Inner Mongolia's Urat Rear Banner, China, has resulted in the tragic deaths of nine campers, with three still missing. The incident occurred around 10 pm on Saturday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving over 700 workers.

The Saudi Ministry of Justice has launched unified translation services on its e-Litigation platform to streamline judicial translation requests. The system automates request submission, translator assignment, and progress tracking, enhancing efficiency and service quality. It supports real-time interpretation during court proceedings, ensuring accurate ...

Oman has launched a digitized system for settling road infrastructure damage costs after traffic accidents. Drivers obtain a damage assessment from the Royal Oman Police and submit it online via the Muscat Municipality portal. A technical team inspects, repairs, and provides a cost report, enabling online payment and clearance, streamlining claims and ...

Saudi Arabia detained nearly 22,000 individuals between August 7 and 13, 2025, for violating residency, border security, and labor regulations during a nationwide crackdown. Authorities arrested illegal residents, border crossers, and unauthorized workers, with many being Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals. The Kingdom warned of severe penalties for aiding ...

Brittney Mae Lyon, a California babysitter, received a century-long prison sentence. She and her boyfriend, Samuel Cabrera, were arrested in 2016. Lyon abused girls she babysat, some with special needs. Parents spoke of betrayal and lasting pain. Text messages showed Lyon trading access to children. Lyon apologized in a letter, but the court delivered a ...

Kristin Galli, a 29-year-old Florida woman, was arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat to the University of Central Florida after drunkenly calling Student Care Services. She also sent a barrage of incoherent texts and photos to a UCF professor.

Afghanistan's pursuit of water sovereignty through large-scale projects like the Qosh Tepa canal is intensifying regional tensions. These initiatives, aimed at boosting food security, are raising concerns among neighboring countries like Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Iran, who fear reduced water flows and destabilized water-sharing agreements.

Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa triumphed in the 120km Rushford Endurance Race in the UK, leading Bahrain's Royal Endurance Team to victory. Despite a last-minute venue change, the team showcased remarkable adaptability and teamwork. Sheikh Nasser's win underscores Bahrain's prominence in international endurance sport and his leadership in equestrian ...

In Los Angeles, an 18-year-old high school senior, Benjamin Marcelo Guerrero Cruz, was detained by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa, sparking outrage and concern. The LAUSD is responding by increasing security around schools. Cruz's teammates and community members are rallying to support him and his family, highlighting his positive character and the ...

Researchers from UAEU and IIT Madras Zanzibar have developed an AI-powered framework to predict malaria outbreaks with high accuracy. Integrating neural networks, mathematical modelling, and climate variables, the tool enhances real-time risk assessment. Published in Scientific Reports, the study aims to support early interventions in malaria-prone regions, ...

In South Carolina, nine teenagers faced arrest related to the death of a 16-year-old boy. The incident occurred after an argument reportedly over a girl. Devan Scott Raper, 19, is accused of fatally shooting Trey Dean Wright. Wright's girlfriend and others are charged as accessories. The investigation revealed that at least one person recorded the killing.

Prince Andrew faces renewed scrutiny over his alleged mistreatment of staff, detailed in a Channel 5 documentary and Andrew Lownie's new book. Accusations include summoning staff for trivial tasks like picking up golf balls and tissues. Further claims suggest Andrew once requested a staff member's transfer due to a mole on his face and another for wearing a ...

Marah Abu Zuhri, a 20-year-old Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza to Italy for malnutrition treatment, tragically died in a Pisa hospital shortly after arrival. Suffering from severe organic wasting, her case highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where widespread malnutrition and starvation are escalating due to the ongoing conflict.

A Queens couple, Nicole and Richard Uraga, celebrated their wedding at the New York Public Library amidst a large anti-Israel protest. Despite the demonstrators chanting and creating a disturbance outside the library, the couple proceeded with their ceremony as planned on August 16.

In Monrovia, California, Roberto Carlos Montoya Valds, 52, died after fleeing an immigration raid at a Home Depot. Pursued by ICE agents, Montoya ran onto the 210 Freeway and was struck by a vehicle. While ICE denies direct pursuit, the incident sparked outrage, with State Assemblymember John Harabedian condemning the raids.

Sarah Shaw, a New Zealand citizen living in the U.S., and her son were detained for over three weeks due to a travel permit error after a trip to Canada. Despite her work permit renewal, Shaw mistakenly believed her travel authorization was also extended.

Tom Brady's rumored connection with Sydney Sweeney, sparked at Jeff Bezos' wedding, has reportedly attracted attention from English football players. Numerous players from teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal are allegedly flooding Sweeney's DMs with date offers. However, Sweeney, recently single after breaking up with her fiance, seems ...

Researchers from UAEU and IIT Madras Zanzibar have developed an AI-powered framework to predict malaria outbreaks with high accuracy. Integrating neural networks, mathematical modelling, and climate variables, the tool enhances real-time risk assessment. Published in Scientific Reports, the study aims to support early interventions in malaria-prone regions, ...