Author: Editorial team

Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal surprised Marvel fans with a playful costume swap, with the two actors sharing a video in which they trade the looks of their respective Marvel characters, Doctor Doom and Reed Richards.In an Instagram post captioned, “Victor. Richard. Costume swap!”, Downey is seen wearing the classic blue suit and white harness associated with the Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards, complete with the iconic ‘4’ insignia.Pascal, meanwhile, sports a rugged green hoodie and cloak, referencing Downey’s Doctor Doom character in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.The unexpected wardrobe exchange has generated considerable excitement among fans, with the video attracting…

BANGKOK, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi’s men’s ice hockey team claimed silver at the Land of Smiles international tournament in Bangkok after losing 8-0 to Batavia in Saturday’s final. The team reached the final with a 4-1 semi-final victory over Dark Horses, having earlier defeated Poseidon 4-3 and Canstar Rangers 6-0. Abu Dhabi Winter Games Club said the men’s silver and the women’s gold demonstrated their ability to compete internationally, reflecting the club’s efforts to develop players, expand international participation and advance ice hockey in the UAE. Source: Emirates News Agency

Kylian Mbappe moved on from a tumultuous week by scoring a penalty to help Real Madrid win 3-0 at Racing Santander on Sunday.The French forward narrowly lost out on the Ballon d’Or to Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane on Monday and then had to apologise after a social media storm following a video in which he joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.Real Madrid’s match, along with other Spanish fixtures this weekend, was not broadcast by Chinese state television because of the fallout.Jude Bellingham and Yan Diomande were also on target to keep third-place Madrid within three points of leaders Barcelona,…

CAIRO, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Egypt has signed a $1 billion financing agreement with the World Bank for the second phase of its Development Policy Financing (DPF) programme, which supports structural reforms aimed at improving the business environment, strengthening economic resilience, and accelerating the country’s green transition. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, also Egypt’s governor at the World Bank, signed the agreement, as did Alwaleed Alatabani, the World Bank’s Division Director for Egypt. The programme, titled “Building Resilience, Creating Opportunities and Enhancing Wealth for Egypt’s Prosperity and Stability”, is designed to support reforms that improve the competitiveness of the…

AL AIN, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain Zoo has strengthened its position as a specialised scientific institution through applied research and international partnerships supporting the UAE’s efforts to protect wildlife, conserve biodiversity and advance environmental sustainability at regional and global levels. Founded in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the zoo houses more than 4,000 animals and conducts research focusing on species native to the desert and semi-desert environments of the Arabian Peninsula and Northeast Africa. Among its key initiatives is a genetic studies programme that uses DNA analysis to identify and classify animals,…

FUJAIRAH, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, today received Leonid Mikhelson, Chairman of Russian company Novatek, and his accompanying delegation at Al Rumailah Palace. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of development projects in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), as well as future plans aimed at continuing the zone’s development and enhancing its operational and investment capabilities. These efforts seek to keep pace with the rapid growth of the energy sector and strengthen the efficiency of its infrastructure and related services. H.H. Sheikh…

At about 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, a string of unusual transactions started to cause alarm at Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.Money was pouring out of the company’s accounts, a multibillion-dollar deluge of digital coins. It had all the hallmarks of a crypto heist — a high-speed bank robbery conducted over the internet.As the news spread, Binance’s top executives put together an informal war room on Wea, the company’s internal messaging system, with about 100 participants, including specialised cryptocurrency tracers and security personnel.They eventually transitioned to a mass conference call, with 100 boxes on the screen, where employees took turns…

Janhvi Kapoor brought back one of Bollywood’s most unforgettable cinematic images this Halloween, transforming into her late mother Sridevi’s snake-woman look from the 1986 fantasy thriller Nagina.Janhvi recreated the iconic snake-woman look, complete with the film’s signature poses and an elaborate recreation of its original promotional poster.Dressed in a custom-designed pink and ivory ensemble by designer Nidhi Halani, Janhvi completed the transformation with matching vintage jewellery and a bindi.However, it was her fierce expressions and distinctive palm movements, reminiscent of Sridevi’s iconic portrayal from the movie, that brought the nostalgic recreation to life.The Peddi actress enlisted her close friends to…

ABU DHABI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Community Empowerment, in collaboration with Emirates Foundation, convened the “Tamkeen 360°” meeting at Nabdh Al Falah Community Hub in Abu Dhabi bringing together around 200 leaders, officials, representatives of government entities, the private sector and non-profit organizations, as well as volunteers and community members. The meeting served as a platform for strategic dialogue and collective engagement, aimed at advancing volunteer participation, creating impactful opportunities that draw on the skills and expertise of community members, and fostering a sustainable culture of giving with lasting social impact. The meeting was attended by…

Barcelona enjoyed an emphatic 6-1 home win over Alaves on Saturday, with Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon all on the scoresheet, as the hosts responded after losses to Real Madrid and Paris St Germain.Barca top LaLiga on 30 points, two ahead of Atletico Madrid, who beat Levante 2-0 earlier on Saturday, with Real Madrid six points off the pace before visiting Racing Santander on Sunday.The opening exchanges at Camp Nou were punctuated by frustrated shouts from home manager Hansi Flick in response to Barcelona’s defending, but Alaves found it impossible to live with their fluid attacking play.After…