Author: Editorial Team
NEW YORK — Smoke from massive wildfires burning in Canada continued to blanket large parts of the eastern United States on Friday, prompting widespread air quality alerts, disrupting transportation and outdoor activities, and forcing the postponement of a Major League Baseball game. Air quality warnings remained in effect across parts of the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with forecasters warning that smoky conditions could persist into next week as hundreds of wildfires continue to burn in Canada. The smoke shrouded Washington, D.C., in a thick haze, obscuring landmarks including the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, while cities such…
After months of anticipation, CBSE Grade 10 students across the UAE are celebrating their final board exam results, with mark sheets reflecting scores from a new two-phase examination system that gave students a second chance to improve their performance. The final mark sheets, now being issued, reflect the outcomes of a second round of improvement examinations held in May, giving students the chance to boost their scores in up to three subjects. For many families, the final confirmation brings a sense of closure and relief. Sahil Sajeed Latiff from Our Own Boys Al Warqa described the board exam cancellation in…
SEOUL, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — The brand value of Samsung Group reached US$97.4 billion this year, a British consulting firm said Sunday, ranking eighth among major global technology companies, Yonhap News Agency reported. The value of Samsung Group marked an 8.9% increase from the previous year’s estimate of $89.4 billion, according to Brand Finance, a global brand valuation consultancy. Samsung, whose ranking slipped one spot from a year earlier, remained the only South Korean brand in the top 10. SK hynix Inc. ranked 28th, up one spot from the previous year. LG Group fell eight places to 44th, while…
As summer holidays get underway, many children across the UAE are spending more hours indoors, often turning to smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming devices for entertainment. While screens have become an unavoidable part of modern childhood — supporting learning, communication and recreation — doctors are warning that prolonged device use during the break could be quietly affecting children’s posture, flexibility and spinal health. Paediatricians say they are increasingly seeing children with early signs of posture-related problems, including neck and shoulder discomfort, headaches, stiffness and reduced mobility. While these symptoms may appear minor initially, ignoring them could lead to long-term musculoskeletal…
NEW YORK — Lionel Messi shared the stage with some of the biggest names in global sport on Friday as anticipation built for Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Tom Brady, Novak Djokovic and Kevin Durant joined Messi during a special FIFA event at Fanatics Fest in New York, with the sporting icons posing for a group selfie after the appearance. The event served as FIFA’s official media preview for the World Cup final, replacing the traditional pre-match news conference with a public session featuring questions from fellow athletes rather than journalists. “We will give it our all,”…
MOSCOW — At least eight people were killed and more than 60 others were wounded in overnight Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, Russian officials said on Saturday. Among the sites hit were two warehouses belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries in the Tambov and Moscow regions. Both facilities caught fire after being struck by drones, authorities said. Tambov regional governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said seven workers were killed and 25 others injured in the attack on the warehouse in Kotovsk, about 360 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. In the Moscow region, a drone strike ignited an oil depot in Noginsk, prompting…
In living rooms across the UAE, sofas are being rearranged, snacks are being prepared, and allegiances are being declared. The World Cup 2026 final is here and for millions of residents, it’s personal. While some are gathering at homes and fan zones, others prefer to watch the match alone, nursing their superstitions in private. Abu Dhabi resident Hanan will be hosting over 40 of her family members at her home. Her 14-year-old son Khalid and nephew Abdul Rahman are the ones spearheading the entire logistics of inviting people, finalizing the menu and keeping the headcount. “For the semi-finals, we had…
As summer holidays get underway, many children across the UAE are spending more hours indoors, often turning to smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming devices for entertainment. While screens have become an unavoidable part of modern childhood — supporting learning, communication and recreation — doctors are warning that prolonged device use during the break could be quietly affecting children’s posture, flexibility and spinal health. Paediatricians say they are increasingly seeing children with early signs of posture-related problems, including neck and shoulder discomfort, headaches, stiffness and reduced mobility. While these symptoms may appear minor initially, ignoring them could lead to long-term musculoskeletal…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s land, sea and air customs ports foiled 1,131 smuggling attempts, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) announced. The seizures included 118 types of narcotic substances, including hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine (shabu), Captagon pills and other illicit drugs. Authorities also intercepted 402 prohibited materials. ZATCA said customs officers also thwarted the smuggling of 2,478 tobacco and tobacco-related products, in addition to 25 cases involving undeclared cash and nine cases involving weapons and related equipment. The authority reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls over the Kingdom’s imports and exports in coordination with relevant government agencies to…
NEW YORK — FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared the 2026 World Cup a success on Friday, saying the expanded tournament had united people around the world as it heads into Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. Standing alongside U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, Infantino credited the United States for helping deliver what he described as the biggest and most successful World Cup in history. “The American dream, Mr. President, came to reality,” Infantino said. “We united the world.” Trump hosted Infantino and international football figures ahead of the World Cup final and praised the tournament…