MIAMI — Lionel Messi sparked fresh injury concerns ahead of the FIFA World Cup after asking to be substituted during Inter Miami CF’s Major League Soccer clash against Philadelphia Union on Sunday. The Argentina captain appeared uncomfortable midway through the second half and was replaced in the 73rd minute after clutching the back of his left leg during the match in wet conditions in Miami. Messi walked normally as he headed straight down the tunnel, although the sight of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner leaving the pitch immediately raised fears in Argentina just weeks before the World Cup begins on…
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The UAE imposes prison sentences of up to 15 years and fines of as much as Dh2 million on those involved in the illegal trade of endangered species, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment has said. Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak said the country operates a zero-tolerance policy on wildlife trafficking under its commitments to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). “Those involved in the illegal trade of wildlife and endangered species are not welcome in the UAE,” she said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
ISLAMABAD — A speeding min bus collided with a passenger bus parked on a roadside in Pakistan’s northwest on Monday, killing at least 17 people and injuring 10 others, police said. The accident took place on the Swat Expressway in Mardan district. The crash occurred when a passenger bus traveling from Swat to Peshawar in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province developed a mechanical fault and stopped on the roadside.Passengers had stepped out of the vehicle and were waiting nearby when a mini bus lost control and plowed into the crowd and the parked bus.“At least 17 people have been killed and…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis has named a 30-man preliminary squad for the Green Falcons’ preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The squad, announced on Friday, includes a core group of experienced internationals led by captain Salem Al-Dawsari, alongside familiar names such as Saud Abdulhamid, Mohammed Kanno, Hassan Al Tambakti, Ali Lajami and Feras Al Brikan. Donis, who was appointed Saudi Arabia manager in April following the departure of Hervé Renard, will lead the Green Falcons into their second consecutive World Cup appearance. Saudi Arabia have been drawn…
LISBON, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Shira’aa rider Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi claimed a landmark international victory on Sunday evening, winning the Lisbon Grand Prix presented by Visit Portugal aboard Chacco Bay after producing one of only two double clear performances over Bernardo Costa Cabral’s technical 1.55m course. Held at the historic Sociedade Hípica Portuguesa in the heart of Lisbon, the Grand Prix brought together a world-class field of international combinations as part of the revitalised CSIO Lisbon, a show supported by Al Shira’aa following the organisation’s commitment to restoring the prestigious Nations Cup to the Portuguese capital…
MINA — The Hajj Security Forces arrested 33 expatriates, including Senegalese, Uzbek, Tajik, Algerian, and Indonesian nationals, for violating Hajj regulations by attempting to enter Makkah via unpaved roads and mountain routes without valid Hajj permits. Legal procedures were initiated against them in accordance with regulations and instructions. The General Administration of Mujahideen urged Saudi citizens and expatriates to adhere to the regulations governing the 2026 Hajj season and to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims. The directorate also called on the public to report any violations by calling 911 in the…
MANILA — At least four people have been killed and 17 are missing after a building under construction collapsed in the Philippines, authorities say as search and rescue efforts are under way. Rescuers retrieved at least three people on Monday from the rubble of the nine-story building in the city of Angeles, around 80 km north of the capital, Manila. Rescuers were racing against time on Monday in a search for possible survivors more than 24 hours after the collapse of the building/ The painstaking operation, with crews carefully removing rocks and surrounding debris by hand, underscored the difficulty of…
Schools across the UAE are becoming more flexible with tuition fee payment plans as parents increasingly opt for monthly instalments instead of large upfront payments. The shift comes as institutions explore partnerships with fintech platforms such as Tabby to improve school fee collection while offering parents greater financial flexibility. The partnership aims to integrate payment flexibility into existing infrastructure and improve fee collection. This is likely to reduce delays and provide institutions with more predictable cash flow. For parents, the goal is to shift from large upfront payments to structured plans that fit monthly budgets. Explaining the approach, Zarik Nabi,…
Consumers in the UAE are becoming increasingly selective about the origins and production standards of chicken products, and scrutinising if they meet higher standards for quality and food safety, according to retailers and producers backing Abu Dhabi’s new Premium Food Mark initiative. The government-backed “Premium Mark” certification, which will appear directly on chilled chicken packaging from June, is designed to help shoppers instantly identify locally produced poultry that exceeds baseline regulatory standards while strengthening the competitiveness of UAE-made products against imported premium brands. “We believe consumers today are becoming far more conscious about the quality, origin, freshness, and overall standards…
MINA — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) called on pilgrims to follow preventive guidelines, especially during the midday hours from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, to help mitigate the effects of high temperatures at the holy sites. NCM spokesperson Hussein Al-Qahtani explained that weather conditions and temperatures are continuously monitored through the center’s monitoring stations distributed across the holy sites. He noted that this aims to provide relevant authorities with accurate meteorological data and support decision-making, thereby enhancing the safety and well-being of pilgrims. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health urged pilgrims to take preventive measures to reduce health risks…