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- Gulf
UAE urges residents to report medicine side effects through new EDE DAWA tool
The Emirates Drug Establishment has launched a smart tool that lets residents report suspected side effects of medicines, as part of a nationwide safety campaign.
- World
US midterm defeat raises questions over Trump's influence in the Middle East
Democrats' gains in Congress have weakened President Donald Trump's domestic position, prompting governments in the Middle East to reassess how he may act next.
- Sports
Irfan Pathan says he had no role in Mohammad Amir's APL draft
Kandahar Warriors brand ambassador Irfan Pathan has said player selection is outside his role, distancing himself from the franchise's decision to draft former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir.
- Business
Abu Dhabi draws global investment firms as secondary market deals hit record
Global asset managers and private equity firms are setting up offices in Abu Dhabi to take part in a fast-growing secondary market, where record deal volumes have been reported.
- Sports
Fernandes denies rift with Carrick as United stage late Roma comeback
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes played down reports of a dispute with manager Michael Carrick after his side came back to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League.
- India
Delhi's air quality drops to 'very poor' as firework curbs take effect
Delhi's air quality fell into the 'very poor' category on Wednesday morning, as restrictions on fireworks came into force ahead of Diwali.
- India
Why people light diyas on Diwali
Diyas are lit on Diwali for reasons ranging from welcoming homecomings to marking religious victories and teachings.
- Sports
Scottish-born Hurricanes coach open to Scotland job
Clark Laidlaw, head coach of Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has said he would welcome talks about becoming Scotland's head coach.
- Entertainment
Kim Kardashian returns to All's Fair for second series
Kim Kardashian says she has been working on her acting ahead of the second series of the show All's Fair.
- World
King Charles calls slave trade a shameful chapter in Commonwealth speech
The King described the transatlantic slave trade as a shameful chapter in his address to the Commonwealth.
- World
Collins names 'mogging' its 2026 Word of the Year
Collins English Dictionary has chosen mogging, a playful term for outshining someone, as its Word of the Year for 2026.
- Sports
Mohammad Amir goes first overall in APL 2026 draft as a British citizen
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir was picked first overall by Kandahar Warriors in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026 draft held in Sharjah.
- Sports
Kannur student Helen Binu wins national tug-of-war gold while balancing arts
Kannur student Helen Binu has won national gold in tug-of-war and been named best player, while also pursuing several art forms.
- Entertainment
Sachin Tendulkar names Michael Jackson biopic as a favourite film
Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar has said he enjoyed the recent Michael Jackson biopic, which reminded him of his childhood.
- World
Japan's Nikkei slides nearly 3% as investors await US midterm results
Japan's Nikkei share index dropped close to 3% as markets awaited the outcome of the US midterm elections.
- Education
Beyond grades: what children truly need for happiness
A former school principal argues that a child's happiness goes beyond academic results and material comforts.
- Business
Canva to cut jobs affecting over 1,000 staff
Design platform Canva has announced large job cuts, with more than 1,000 employees set to lose their jobs or be asked to take on different roles.
- Education
Graduates Spend More Time on AI, Raising Questions About Other Experience
New graduates are increasingly occupied with managing AI tools at work. This has prompted questions about whether they are missing other forms of work experience.
- Business
Poundland's suppliers warn of heavy losses if the retailer fails
A supplier to the UK discount chain Poundland says it would lose millions if the retailer collapses, and other suppliers have said they would be forced out of business.
- Sports
Manchester United come back to beat Roma 2-0
Manchester United recovered to beat Roma 2-0, and Fernandes said the turnaround could mark a positive start.