DUBAI — Iran has unleashed a new wave of attacks across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following Tehran’s continuous threats of dragging the Gulf countries back into its escalating confrontation with the US over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran carried out extensive attacks on Qatar again with two waves of ballistic missile airstrikes at 3:30 am and 5:45 am local time (2:30 am and 4:45 am CET) on Friday morning. Euronews reported from across Doha that the air-raid mobile alerts woke the city, urging residents to shelter. The capital was shaken twice by the loud booms of…
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When the Neet exam was postponed, Sankalp Sandeep Naik thought about giving up. “I completely lost interest. I thought I should stop,” the Dubai student recalled. But his mother refused to let him quit. His father stood by him. His brother gave up their shared bedroom every night so Sankalp could study without interruption. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Months later, the Ascentria student, who also studies at JSS Private School in Dubai, became the highest-ranked candidate among those who appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 from centres…
NEW DELHI — Indian activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his indefinite hunger strike despite growing calls for him to do so despite pleas by the country’s largest opposition party and other well-wishers. The 59-year-old has been on a fast for the past 20 days, consuming nothing but salt and water, and has lost more than 9kg. “I’ve grown weak from the outside but I’m strong from within,” Wangchuk told the crowd gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where the activist has been protesting. His statement was met with cheers and applause. The activist has been protesting…
Dubai — e&, in collaboration with the Federal Youth Authority (FYA), marked World Youth Skills Day 2026 with a dedicated youth activation as part of Summer Camp 2026. The initiative was designed to help young people build skills for the future, exchange knowledge and connect with leaders and peers. Aligned with this year’s global theme, “Skills for a Shared Future”, the activation reflects e&’s continued focus on youth development, inclusion and meaningful community engagement. It features a recently concluded physical workshop and an upcoming virtual session, creating accessible opportunities for young people to learn, participate and collaborate. The activation also supported the objectives of the UAE’s National…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Economic Development in Ras Al Khaimah recorded positive results in commercial compliance indicators during the first half of the current year, after carrying out 24,359 inspection visits covering various establishments and economic activities across the emirate. These visits resulted in 21,968 establishments complying with approved regulations and requirements, achieving a compliance rate of 90 percent. This underscores the effectiveness of the Department’s regulatory framework and its role in fostering an organised and competitive business environment grounded in adherence to laws and regulations. These inspection campaigns form part of the…
KUALA LUMPUR, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates were drawn alongside hosts Tajikistan, the Republic of Korea and Jordan in Group A of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 qualifiers. The draw, held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, placed 30 teams into eight groups – six of four teams and two of three – for the qualifying competition, which will be played in a centralised single round-robin format from 5th to 11th October. Each group winner will advance to the finals, joining the quartet of teams that have qualified directly as…
There are restaurants in Dubai that arrive with plenty of fanfare before fading into the background. Then there are the rare few that become part of the city’s dining DNA. Shanghai Me belongs firmly in the latter. Years after opening its doors in DIFC, the contemporary Chinese and Japanese restaurant remains one of those venues that somehow manages to appeal to almost everyone. Corporate lunches effortlessly blur into long afternoon meetings, dinners become celebrations, and weekends unfold into some of the city’s most polished brunches. It’s a restaurant that has matured alongside Dubai itself, refining rather than reinventing. This summer, Shanghai…
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged countries to collaborate against what he called a growing threat of left-wing terrorism. The Trump administration hosted representatives from more than 60 countries in Washington, where it argued left-wing political violence was the result of a “unique evil rooted in a deep resentment towards civilisation”. Officials made no mention of countering far-right threats, and Democrats said Rubio’s focus on left-wing groups was “politically partisan”. Rubio and top White House adviser Stephen Miller on Thursday sought to paint a dark picture of the threat of “far-left terror” to the United States…
UAE residents are being welcomed to volunteer to spread summer cheer among workers, as a Dubai volunteering team brings back its ice cream distribution drive for a second summer, aiming to reach more than 19,000 blue-collar workers across the emirate. The initiative, organised by the Spread Kindness Volunteering Team under the slogan ‘Beat the Heat with the Cool Treat’, is registered with the Community Development Authority (CDA). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “We saw how hard our blue-collar brothers were working outdoors and wanted to do something simple that brings instant relief…
MANILA — China Daily’s AI-generated video of a monkey dressed in Filipino national costume has drawn strong rebuke from the Philippines, raising tensions days before Beijing’s top diplomat is set to join a regional meeting in Manila. The Philippines condemned the “dehumanizing and racist” portrayal of the country as a timid monkey strong-armed by the US and Japan to take Beijing on over the South China Sea. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the content from Chinese state media was “deeply offensive, distressing, and unacceptable.” The AI-generated video China Daily posted last week depicted the monkey as acting on orders…