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After 32 years of shaping the face of UAE tournaments, Ganesh Mangathil gets an emotional send-off from world No. 2, who calls himself “very lucky” to present the farewell gift. DUBAI: In a sport often defined by star players and major trophies, a poignant moment this week shifted the spotlight to a man who worked for decades behind the cameras. Ganesh Mangathil, the Indian expat who helped build the visual identity of UAE golf, received a surprise and emotional farewell from superstar Rory McIlroy as he retired after 32 years with Dubai Golf. The touching scene, captured in a viral video…
The so-called yellow line has been squeezing Palestinians into smaller areas, making their lives more difficult.Gaza – Just metres from yellow-painted concrete blocks marking the Israeli army’s latest redeployment line in eastern Gaza City, Zaid Mohammed, a displaced Palestinian father of four, shelters with his family in a small tent.The so-called yellow line is the demarcation line where the Israeli army withdrew to under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire that came into effect in October. Israeli military maps indicate the line extends 1.5km and 6.5km (0.9 to 4 miles) inside Gaza from its eastern boundary with Israel and…
Multiple flights to Caucasus and Central Asia cancelled or diverted via Doha for refuelling; airline cites safety and “dynamic situation” NEW DELHI: IndiGo has cancelled and altered several of its international flight paths serving the Caucasus and Central Asia, citing safety concerns due to rising tensions in and around Iran. The airline announced the “proactive changes” on Sunday, marking one of the first major operational disruptions by an Indian carrier in response to the latest regional instability. Immediate Impact on RoutesThe airline has cancelled its flights for January 25 from Delhi to Tbilisi, Georgia, and from Mumbai to Almaty, Kazakhstan, along…
Israeli forces are searching a Gaza cemetery for the remains of Ran Gvili, the last captive in the Palestinian territory.Hamas says it has handed over the location of the remains of the last captive in Gaza, Israeli soldier Ran Gvili, as the second stage of the ceasefire begins in the war-ravaged enclave.In a statement on Sunday, a spokesman for Hamas’s armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, said the group handed over the location of Gvili’s remains with “absolute transparency”, and that it “fulfilled all our obligations in accordance with the ceasefire agreement”.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemlist 1 of 1Gaza’s tent…
Since May 2024, an Israeli law has banned the news network, citing a threat to national security, an allegation media denies.Israel has extended its ban on media Media Network’s operations and the closure of its offices in the country by another 90 days.The order, signed by Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karahi and announced on Sunday, also prohibits broadcasting and internet companies, and YouTube from providing services to the network inside Israel.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Israel extends law that banned media for two more yearslist 2 of 4media condemns Israeli government decision to shut down local officeslist…
Trump says US ‘armada’ is heading towards the Gulf, raising fears of a military escalation in the region.A United States aircraft carrier strike group is heading towards the Gulf as tensions build with Iran.The US military last staged a major build-up in the Middle East in June – days before striking three Iranian nuclear sites during Israel’s 12-day war with Tehran.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Why Qatar is betting on diplomacy with Iranlist 2 of 4Turkiye’s FM Fidan says Israel ‘looking for opportunity’ to attack Iranlist 3 of 4‘Change is inevitable’: What is next for Iran?list 4…
Medical sources in Gaza City say at least one person has been killed and 15 wounded throughout the day in Israeli attacks.United States envoy Steve Witkoff says he and his colleague Jared Kushner have held “constructive” talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as Israel continues its deadly bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip.In a short statement on Sunday, Witkoff said the “positive” discussion focused on “the continued progress and implementation planning for Phase 2 of President Trump’s 20-Point Plan for Gaza”, which the US and Israel are advancing in “close partnership”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Gaza’s…
Deadly Israeli air strikes target areas across south Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley amid simmering regional tensions.Israel has launched a wave of air strikes across Lebanon, killing two people, in another near-daily violation of the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah.Israeli attacks targeted areas in the eastern Bekaa Valley and several villages in south Lebanon, including Bouslaiya and Aita al-Shaab, the National News Agency (NNA) reported on Sunday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Israel bombs four Syria-Lebanon border crossings; kills 2 in south Lebanonlist 2 of 4Why did Israel join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ after raising objections?list 3 of…
Israeli army intensifies its deadly West Bank attacks as settlers rampage across Palestinian lands with impunity.Israeli forces have fatally shot a Palestinian man north of Ramallah, the Palestinian Ministry of Health says, as Israel escalates its violence in the occupied West Bank in tandem with its genocidal war in Gaza.The ministry identified the victim on Sunday as Ammar Hijazi, 34, from Nablus.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Gaza’s tent life between illness and daily despairlist 2 of 3Israeli drone strike kills two children collecting firewood in Gazalist 3 of 3Iran rejects UN rights resolution condemning protest killingsend of…
Extension offers a welcome respite as Syrian forces advance towards the last SDF strongholds in northeast of the country.Syrians in the northeast of the country have welcomed an extended ceasefire of 15 more days between the military and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a day after its announcement.Government troops have seized large swaths of northern and eastern territory in recent weeks from the SDF in a rapid turn of events that has consolidated President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rule, as Syria seeks internal stability and secures the external lifeline of reintegration into the international fold and the economic revival that comes…