UAE launches program to make agricultural advisory services more efficient

Dubai: The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment announced a new initiative to increase the efficiency of agricultural advisory services, state news agency WAM reported on Sunday. The program is part of the UAE's broader efforts to increase agricultural production and strengthen national food security. It aims to improve the skills and professional capabilities … Read more

Israeli strikes hit Gaza schools, hospital compound after talks fail

BEIRUT: Urgent calls for foreign nationals to leave Lebanon grew on Sunday after France warned of an “extremely volatile” situation as Iran and its allies prepared to respond to high-profile killings blamed on Israel.Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, which has clashed with Israeli forces almost daily since the Gaza war began in October, announced its fighters … Read more

Instagram blocked in Turkiye for third day

How Social Media Sites Avoided Censorship During the Gaza War Failed to Prevent Hate Speech and Distortion London: Tech giant Meta recently announced that it will begin removing social media posts that use the word “Zionist” in contexts where it refers to the Jewish people and Israelis, rather than representing supporters of a political movement, … Read more

Nigeria’s president calls for end to protests against economic hardship

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters, many carrying batons, thronged a central Dhaka square on Sunday for a massive protest demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after a deadly police crackdown.Asif Mahmood, one of the main protest leaders of the nationwide civil disobedience campaign, urged supporters to prepare to fight.He wrote on Facebook on Sunday, … Read more

Two migrants dead after rescue at sea: Italian coast guard

Dhaka: At least eight people were killed in clashes between Bangladeshi protesters and pro-government supporters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday, including stabbings and gunshot wounds, police and medics said.Three people died in the northern district of Pabna, two in the northern district of Rangpur, two in the Munsiganj district of … Read more

Esports World Cup set for ‘Super Sunday’ of finals

The Esports World Cup draws unprecedented audiences, sellout crowds in the first half of the inaugural event RIYADH: The Esports World Cup, the world's largest esports tournament and festival, has entered the second half of the tournament, drawing unprecedented audiences and live attendances for its inaugural event in the city of Boulevard Riyadh. The Esports … Read more