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Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office, and Member of the Board of Trustees of the United Arab Emirates University, participated in a session focused on media issues organised by the university. The session was attended by His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Chancellor of the UAE University. During the session, attended by the senior leadership of the university and media and communication students, Al Marri explored the dynamic shifts sweeping the media landscape. She shared...

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park was listed as South Africa’s very first World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The word ‘iSimangaliso’ means miracle or wonder, and the park stretches over 33 200 hectares. Image: Peter Kirk Media This natural wonder in KwaZulu-Natal is home to plenty of animals and has a number of activities in store for travel enthusiasts. Here are some things to do at iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Night Safari Drive A night safari drive operates after dark with a very powerful spotlight. Going on this kind of safari affords you the chance to see nocturnal animals which you...

The reviews are in and the new MLB jerseys are — well, mixed.Spring training has begun, and players and fans are very eager for the start of the new season, but the debut of the new jerseys has created a stir on and off the field.  Last week Major League Baseball and Nike announced additional details about the new on-field uniforms, saying “the Nike Vapor Premier jersey was engineered to improve mobility, moisture management and fit, while keeping sustainability in mind — bringing inspiration and innovation to athletes.” Along with the release came glowing reviews from all-stars like Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, who...

This past week has been a busy one in Eastern Europe. In Russia, Alexei Navalny, the most famous opponent to Vladimir Putin’s regime, died in the Siberian penal colony he was detained in since last August, while a minor episode of election drama reached its conclusion: the half-opposition, half-system Boris Nadezhdin had been attempting to run for the presidency on an openly anti-war programme. While the exact causes of Navalny\'s death, announced by the Russian prison administration on 16 February, remain unclear at the time of writing, it is clear that the Kremlin regime hated Navalny and wanted to destroy...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South Africa argued at the United Nations’ top court on Tuesday that Israel is responsible for apartheid against the Palestinians and that Israel’s occupation of land sought for a Palestinian state is “inherently and fundamentally illegal.” Israel rejects such claims. The South African representatives were speaking on the second day of hearings at the International Court of Justice into a request by the General Assembly for a non-binding advisory opinion on the legality of Israel’s policies in the occupied territories. “South Africa bears a special obligation, both to its own people and the international community,...

BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 20. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Azerbaijan Investment Company OJSC and Türkiye's company Gürok Group to study the possibilities of construction of a glassware plant in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov wrote on X, Trend reports. "The plant is intended to meet the glass container needs of both domestic and international food and beverage makers. Gürok Group, rated fifth in the world in the production of glass products, engages in a variety of areas, including glassware, tiles, industrial equipment, construction, and tourism," the publication reads. Will be updated Stay up-to-date with more...

New Delhi: The replay of the much-talked about video from Chandigarh mayoral polls provided some comic relief in Supreme Court today amid heated arguments and strong observations by the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.The video, which has earlier drawn strong observations from the Chief Justice, was replayed in the court today after the bench examined ballot papers that were declared invalid during the January 30 election. As the video was played, the Chief Justice quipped, "Let all of them see the video. A little entertainment is good for everybody!" He also said that the petitioners have already specified...

Andreas Brehme, the scorer of the only goal in the 1990 World Cup final that led West Germany to victory over Argentina, has passed away at the age of 63. German national football team World Cup wins: 1954 final — West Germany 3 Hungary 2 1974 final — West Germany 2 Netherlands 1 1990 final — West Germany 1 Argentina 0 2014 final — Germany 1 Argentina 0* * National team played as West Germany from 1949-1990, Germany from 1990 onwards Brehme's partner Susanne Schaefer confirmed his sudden and unexpected death due to a cardiac arrest in a statement to...

By: Jens KastnerCoast Guard Administration photo shows rescue attemptThe tragic incident involving the drowning of two Chinese fishermen on February 14, following a chase by Taiwan’s coast guard near Kinmen island, is poised to further weaken Taiwan's sovereignty in favor of China's territorial claims. The event took place in an area that China had long acknowledged as “prohibited or restricted” for Chinese vessels, but on February 17, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office denied the existence of any such restrictions.Following the drownings, China's coast guard declared its intention to conduct regular patrols in the waters near Kinmen. On February 19, they boarded...

Matt Beard's side claimed a crucial three points against Brighton over the weekend thanks to Ceri Holland's lone goal to put Liverpool within two points of the WSL's top-fourLiverpool celebrate after Ceri Holland's goal against Brighton (Image: Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Perhaps no one should be shocked that Liverpool Women sit just two points behind Manchester United in the Women’s Super League table, two points off breaking down that stubborn and seemingly impenetrable gate to the league’s upper echelons. Matt Beard’s Reds have cut themselves this season’s surprise package from the very beginning, shocking Arsenal at...