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Selena Gomez is seeking to have a fraud lawsuit against her dismissed after investors in mental health startup Wondermind accused her and the company’s other founders of misleading them.According to People, Selena’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss the case on August 26, with her attorney Mathew S. Rosengart calling the claims against her “completely meritless if not frivolous”.The lawsuit was filed earlier this month by two Wondermind investors who claim they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company. They allege they were misled about the startup’s infrastructure, leadership and resources.Selena co founded Wondermind with her mother Mandy Teefey and…

India captain Shubman Gill remains hopeful that his side can still reach the World Test Championship final despite being denied a series sweep by Sri Lanka on Thursday.India appeared well placed to complete a 2-0 sweep but Sri Lanka held on for a draw after a stirring rearguard action led by middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha.India, currently fifth in the WTC standings, travel to New Zealand for two tests later this year before hosting Australia in a blockbuster five-match series early in 2027.”We are going to New Zealand in November, that will be a good series for us, and then we’ve…

SHARJAH, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Executive Committee of the “Sharjah Healthy Emirate” Programme held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by Dr Abdulaziz Al Muhairi, Chairman of the Sharjah Health Authority and Executive Committee of the Programme. The meeting was attended by representatives of relevant government and private entities responsible for implementing World Health Organisation standards across the Emirate. The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the expansion phase of the Global Healthy Cities Programme for 2026–2028 and followed up on requirements and steps related to the new phase across the various cities and regions of Sharjah. The…

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services License, authorising the company to establish, operate, and manage a public satellite communications network and provide broadband satellite internet services in the UAE. The license marks an important milestone in the UAE’s regulatory framework for satellite communications services. It adds a space-based layer to the country’s national digital infrastructure, complementing terrestrial fibre-optic and 5G networks. This will diversify internet access options, enhance the resilience, readiness, and continuity of the national network under various conditions,…

BEIRUT, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has explored new business and investment opportunities during its participation as part of the UAE’s official delegation at the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum. On the sidelines of the forum, Mohamed Mosbbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, signed a cooperation and twinning agreement with the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Zahle and the Bekaa in the Republic of Lebanon, represented by the Chamber’s President, Mounir Al-Tini. The agreement aims to enhance investment and business opportunities and open wider channels for companies and investors…

Emirati women are cementing their presence in the UAE’s financial markets, with new data released to mark Emirati Women’s Day on August 28 showing a total of 554,941 women investors currently active in the country’s markets.According to figures from the Capital Market Authority, Emirati women account for 70 per cent of the total number of women investors in the UAE, while holding a striking 93 per cent share of the total value of women’s investments, underlining their outsized role in driving market participation among women.The total value of Emirati women’s investments stands at Dh63 billion, the data showed.The authority said…

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to take over Netflix tonight, not as a game release, but with a highly anticipated official showcase that promises a closer look at Rockstar Games’ next blockbuster.Titled Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, the presentation premieres exclusively for Netflix members at 11pm UAE time on Thursday, August 27. It marks an unexpected, first-of-its-kind partnership between Rockstar and the streaming giant, giving subscribers an early window before the footage is released more widely online.Gamers in the UAE can log in to Netflix just before 11pm and search for Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended…

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is set to return for its highly anticipated third season, and for the first time, the league is heading to the UAE, according to a press release.WCL Season 3 will take place in the UAE from October 3 to October 18, 2026.Following two record-breaking seasons in the UK, WCL Season 3 promises to be bigger, bolder and more electrifying, bringing together cricket’s greatest legends and reigniting the rivalries that have defined generations of the sport.The UAE will become the stage for an unforgettable celebration of legendary cricket, global stars and the fans who have…

World CAPITALS, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Gold slipped on Friday as market participants awaited closely watched remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium. Spot gold fell 0.5 percent to US$4,576.30 per ounce by 01:57 GMT after hitting a more than three-month high earlier this week following the US Treasury’s announcement of support measures for long-duration bonds. US gold futures eased 0.8 percent to $4,629.00. Spot silver ​fell 1 percent to $68.54 per ounce and palladium declined 0.8 percent to $1,339.84. Platinum was down 0.6 percent at $1,834.83, on track for ​a weekly loss. Source:…

AL AIN, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has affirmed that Emirati women are essential partners in strengthening family cohesion and advancing society, and that their achievements and contributions across various fields reflect the UAE’s vision, which has recognised their role since the nation’s founding and provided them with opportunities to participate, contribute and play an active role in the country’s development. Marking Emirati Women’s Day, H.H. Sheikh Hazza said that celebrating the occasion during the Year of Family carries special significance, given the pivotal role women play…