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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his seventh visit to the United Arab Emirates, greeted upon arrival by Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit marks a deepening of ties between India and the UAE, where millions of Indians reside. During the visit, the leaders reviewed the progress of their nations’ partnership across various sectors, including trade, …

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog’s head, Rafael Mariano Grossi, issued a caution regarding Iran’s nuclear program, citing a lack of transparency. This concern was amplified by comments from Ali Akbar Salehi, a key figure in Tehran’s nuclear efforts, suggesting Iran possesses the necessary components to assemble a nuclear weapon. Grossi’s warning, delivered at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, emphasizes …

Israel’s Finance Minister has forcefully criticized Moody’s decision to lower Israel’s credit rating, labeling the move as politically motivated rather than grounded in solid economic reasoning. Moody’s adjustment, the first of its kind for Israel, was based on concerns that the ongoing conflict in Gaza and potential hostilities with Hezbollah in the north could detrimentally impact the nation’s economic stability. …

A recent United Nations report has highlighted a critical situation: over 20% of the Earth’s migratory species are on the brink of extinction due to human actions. This report, marking the first State of the World’s Migratory Species assessment by the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), revealed that one out of every five …

Super Bowl night not only brings excitement for the game and celebrity sightings but also serves as a highly anticipated moment for movie enthusiasts eager to catch a glimpse of upcoming films and series. This year was no exception, with several new trailers making their debut. One of the standout moments was the unveiling of the first trailer for “Deadpool …

The world of fashion dramas is buzzing with excitement. Disney Plus is already showcasing a series on Balenciaga and is gearing up to launch Kaiser Karl, a series about the iconic Karl Lagerfeld. This adds to the burgeoning list of fashion-centric films like House of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Phantom Thread, and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. The New Look, set …

The Kansas City Chiefs secured their second Super Bowl title in a row, triumphing over the San Francisco 49ers with a 25-22 win in overtime at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 11. This victory marks the first back-to-back Super Bowl win in the NFL since the New England Patriots achieved it in the mid-2000s. The match commenced …

Brazil’s quest for a third consecutive Olympic gold in men’s football was halted after a 1-0 loss to Argentina, preventing them from qualifying for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Despite previously securing victories in the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Brazil needed only to draw in their final match at the South American pre-Olympic tournament held in Venezuela to advance. …