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Dubai’s $1m AI film prize shocker

Dubai to Host 4th 1 Billion Followers Summit with $1 Million AI Film Prize and Expanded Global Agenda Dubai will host the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s

August 27, 2025

-Top News·Dubai·UAE News

UN hears Gaza distress call – Can they act?

The United Nations Security Council will hold its monthly open session on Wednesday to discuss the worsening situation in the Middle East, with the ongoing conflict in Gaza expected to dominate proceedings.

August 27, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·World

German minister forced into shelter in Israel

Reem Alabali-Radovan currently on a visit to Israel and the wider region, was caught in the latest escalation as sirens sounded across parts of the country. Germany’s Development Minister, Reem Alabali-Radovan, was

August 27, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·EU News

Arab fury as Israel bombs Syria

Syria, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Jordan have strongly condemned recent Israeli military actions on Syrian territory, warning that the escalating strikes pose a grave risk to regional security. The Syrian

August 27, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·UAE News

China pushes closer Saudi trade links

China is stepping up efforts to deepen its trade and investment ties with Saudi Arabia, even as wider negotiations for a Gulf-wide trade pact remain in limbo. In Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese

August 27, 2025

-Top News·China·Saudi Arabia

Paper Boats Beneath the Waves: Why China’s Submarine Exports Struggle Beneath the Surface

For China, the submarine story suggests that its defence export strategy may hit a ceiling faster than expected, writes Commodore Ranjit Rai (Retd) China has built a reputation as the world’s factory

August 27, 2025

-Top News·China·COLUMNS

Pakistan’s Elite Diverts International Assistance

Pakistan has received over $78 billion in American aid since 1948, alongside tens of billions more from multilateral institutions and European partners. Yet by the clear assessment of studies from Harvard’s Belfer

August 25, 2025

-Top News·Asia News·Pakistan

Indian Dances shine at Athens World Congress of Dance Research

Indian Dances of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Sattriya have been a vitally interesting part of the programme. Performers from across five continents have congregated at the 63rd World Congress of Dance Research in

August 25, 2025

Arts & Culture·Events·Theatre

Jaishankar says India won’t compromise on farmers’ interests

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared New Delhi will never compromise on protecting farmers and small producers, vowing resistance against unfair US tariffs and external pressure. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

August 23, 2025

-Top News·India News·USA

Modi all set for Japan, China visits

By travelling to both Tokyo and Tianjin within the span of a week, Modi is set to balance strategic partnerships with Japan and cautious engagement with China – two relationships that will

August 23, 2025

-Top News·China·India News