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Civilians in Bara locality face ‘continued violations’ at the hands of the RSF, the Sudan Doctors Network says.More than 4,500 people have fled Sudan’s North Kordofan state as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalate their violent attacks against civilians there and in neighbouring North Darfur’s el-Fasher, a Sudanese medical organisation says.Field reports from the Sudan Doctors Network, which emerged on Friday, indicated that nearly 2,000 people have successfully travelled from the Bara locality, which the RSF recaptured last week, to the state capital of el-Obeid, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) to the south.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1…

*What started with video tutorials for her grandparents during Covid-19 has blossomed into ‘DIVE,’ a global initiative teaching essential digital skills to the elderly, including those with Alzheimer’s.* DUBAI: While many of her peers were focused solely on academics, Divyana Maheshwari, a Grade 12 student at Dubai International Academy, was building a digital bridge for senior citizens. Her initiative, DIVE, is empowering older generations across 12 countries to overcome technological barriers and combat loneliness by mastering essential digital skills. The spark for DIVE ignited in 2019 when Divyana saw her own grandparents struggling with the fast-paced shift to digital communication during…

Industry leaders Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Siddharth Balachandran, and Shankar Sharma share insights on building resilience and creating impact in a changing world. ABU DHABI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Abu Dhabi Chapter, recently hosted an exclusive forum, “Peace, Purpose, and Prosperity – Building Resilient Leaders in a Changing World,” bringing together three renowned thought leaders to dissect the essentials of modern leadership. The event, which drew attendees from across the UAE, was inaugurated by CA Krishnan, Chairman of ICAI Abu Dhabi, who set the stage for an evening of profound insights into empathetic leadership, corporate purpose, and…

Gaza’s youth are haunted by trauma amid uncertainty over ceasefire; over 80 percent suffer severe symptoms, psychologists warn.For many in Gaza, Israel’s genocidal war could never really end. Even if the fragile United States-brokered ceasefire were successful in halting deadly attacks on the besieged enclave, which it so far has not, loud booms would still echo in the minds of those Palestinians who survived more than two years of brutal conflict.Fifteen-year-old Abed al-Aziz Abu Hawishal has seen scenes no teenager should ever witness. “We were taking refuge in a house in Gaza City when the Israeli military stormed in,” he…

Fans can step into the world of Hawkins at Yas Island, with tickets for the immersive attraction going on sale soon. Abu Dhabi is set to be turned upside down as ‘Stranger Things: The Experience’ officially opens on Yas Island this November. The blockbuster immersive attraction, making its Middle East debut, will allow fans to step directly into the supernatural world of Hawkins before the show’s final season arrives on Netflix. Scheduled to run from November 14, 2025, to February 15, 2026, the experience will let visitors become the hero in a brand-new ‘Stranger Things’ storyline. Become the Hero in Hawkins…

 Peak hour rates are revised for November 2, with a reduced evening fee, to manage traffic flow as thousands of cyclists take over Sheikh Zayed Road. In preparation for the sixth edition of the Dubai Ride, Salik Company has announced revised toll gate rates for Sunday, November 2, 2025. The temporary changes are designed to support smooth traffic flow during the massive community cycling event, which is a flagship initiative of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. The key adjustment sees the evening peak hour toll reduced to Dh4, a discount from the standard Dh6 rate, to encourage motorists to adjust their…

Fuel costs see a significant decrease across all categories, with diesel also becoming cheaper for the month. The UAE has announced a welcome decrease in fuel prices for November 2025, offering relief to motorists after an increase the previous month. The new rates, released on Friday, will come into effect on November 1. The price of Super 98 petrol, the most commonly used fuel in the country, will fall to Dh2.63 per litre from October’s rate of Dh2.77. This continues the trend of monthly price adjustments that align local costs with the global oil market. Here is the full breakdown…

Thousands of civilians remain trapped in Sudan’s el-Fasher, many of them hiding from RSF fighters.Abubakr Ahmed was ready to die on the soil he had fought so hard to defend from Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).For 550 days, he fought as a member of the “popular resistance”, a neighbourhood group formed to help the army and aligned armed groups protect el-Fasher from the RSF, their rival in the two-and-a-half-year civil war.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3The Blob’s dangerous neutrality: How Washington misreads Sudan’s warlist 2 of 3Massacre in el-Fasher: What’s happening in Sudan right now?list 3…

Tehran rebukes US plans for nuclear tests, citing hypocrisy over peaceful nuclear programme accusations.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned calls by United States President Donald Trump for the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, calling the move both “regressive” and irresponsible”.“Having rebranded its ‘Department of Defense’ as the ‘Department of War,’ a nuclear-armed bully is resuming testing of atomic weapons,” Araghchi wrote in a post on X late Thursday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Egypt unveils new billion-dollar museum to lure in more touristslist 2 of 4Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain truce for another week: Turkiyelist…

The war in Sudan took an alarming turn when the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city of el-Fasher in Darfur this week. Mass killings and torture followed. It’s an emergency many experts have been warning about. Will the international community step in and stop the violence?In this episode:Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2The Take: What will be the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica?list 2 of 2The Take: What’s behind AIPAC’s partnership with Black US politicians?end of list Dallia Abdelmoniem (@dalliasd) – Sudanese Political Analyst and Commentator Episode credits:This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, Sarí…