Kuwait is set to become the first Arab country to introduce a compulsory school subject focused on drugs and other crimes. The new subject will be taught at the intermediate (middle school) level starting from the next academic year, after the Ministry of Education agreed to a proposal submitted by the committee drafting the country’s […]
Saudi Arabia became the first country in the world to grant conditional regulatory approval for Anktiva as a treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, according to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has granted conditional approval for Anktiva (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept) to be used alongside immunotherapy in adults with metastatic non-small […]
Tourists to Japan hit a record 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time, Japan’s Tourism Minister, Yasushi Kaneko, told a press conference. Total spending by inbound tourists reached 9.5 trillion yen ($60 billion) over the year, also a record high. WAM
Anticipation is building as the 37th Hero Dubai Desert Classic gets underway at Emirates Golf Club from 22nd to 25th January, marking the first Rolex Series event of the 2026 Race to Dubai season. The tournament will feature one of its strongest fields to date, led by record four-time champion Rory McIlroy, who returns 20 […]
Armenia–Azerbaijan peace agreement Afghan girls’ education advocate Zarqa Yaftali Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / January 19, 2026—The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity announced today the honorees of the prize’s 2026 edition: the historic peace agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Afghan girls’ education advocate Zarqa Yaftali – marking […]
Cervical cancer is a malignant disease that develops in the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It occurs when abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix begin to grow uncontrollably. Unlike many other cancers, cervical cancer develops slowly, often over many years, progressing from precancerous cellular changes to […]
Many people are living longer—but not necessarily healthier—lives. This visualization ranks countries by the number of years their citizens can expect to live in poor health, calculated as the gap between average life expectancy and health-adjusted life expectancy. Skip to the second-last section for a full explanation of what health-adjusted life expectancy (HALE) is, and why […]
Senegal struck in extra time to shock hosts Morocco and win the Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat on Sunday, sealing a dramatic 1-0 victory in a final overshadowed by chaotic scenes and a controversial penalty decision. Pape Gueye proved the match-winner, scoring early in extra time after Morocco had missed a golden opportunity to […]
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a working visit to the Republic of India tomorrow. During the visit, His Highness will hold talks with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, to explore opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation, reflecting the longstanding ties and Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnerships […]
The recent visit of the global YouTuber IShowSpeed to Algeria sparked widespread debate, especially following the incident that occurred in the stadium. This incident was interpreted in many different ways across media outlets and social platforms. However, an essential point was either ignored or oversimplified. What happened was not a rejection of Speed as a […]
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