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Ajay Devgn has shared that he wants Malayalam superstar Mohanlal to watch the upcoming third part of the Drishyam franchise and give his approval to the family crime thriller.Speaking at the trailer launch of Drishyam The Conclusion in Goa on Wednesday, Ajay said the new film has a “completely different” story from the Malayalam version and that he would be happy to have Mohanlal’s approval.Talking about the challenge of making the third part, Ajay said the Hindi film has taken a different path from the Malayalam franchise.“In fact, I would say that making this film has been a big challenge…

India produced a superb all-round performance to outclass Bangladesh in the semifinal on Thursday to book a place in Sunday’s final at the 2026 T20 Women’s Asia Cup.In a lop-sided encounter, India rode on opener Shafali Verma’s fine half-century (64, 40 balls, 7 fours and 3 sixes) to post 149 for six on a slow wicket at Dubai International Stadium.In reply, Bangladesh were never in the hunt, finishing at 109 for seven as India completed a comprehensive 40-run victory.In a tournament where the highest successful chase was 115 before the start of the semis, India’s total against Bangladesh looked imposing.Bangladesh,…

BRUSSELS, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The European Central Bank Thursday raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.5%, indicating that inflation will remain well above its 2% target for an extended period. The bank explained that tension in the region increases uncertainty, warning of upside risks to inflation and downside risks to economic growth. “The conflict in the Middle East continues to generate inflation pressures, and inflation is set to remain well above target for an extended period,” the ECB said in a statement, adding that its decision underscores its commitment to ensuring that inflation stabilises at 2%…

A watch worn by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has drawn attention on social media, with a post identifying it as a special edition from Bahraini brand Nuun Official. In the photograph, Sheikh Mohamed is seen sharing a light-hearted moment with Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, during a reception for citizens attended by a number of sheikhs. Social media users were keen to identify the timepiece, while some described the President’s choice of watch as a reflection of his modesty. While the brand is familiar to some watch enthusiasts…

Apple launched their new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at the Surprise and Shine event on September 9, along with its first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage capacities, in burgundy, glacier, silver, and black finishes. While the Pro and Pro Max models will be available for pre-order from September 12, the Duo can be ordered from October 16 onwards.But before Apple fanatics can make this very expensive decision, a lot of comaparisons and assessments need to be done —…

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan shared an emotional note reflecting on his experience hosting ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC).In a blog post, Bachchan spoke about contestants who arrive on the show carrying deeply personal and painful stories, admitting that hearing some of these experiences as “heartbreaking.”“Some contestants come with such grave personal stories, that it becomes difficult to conduct not just our feelings for them but also to continue hosting the show… I shall not indulge more because it would take away some elements from the understanding that a host gives to the Channel .. but it has been a heart – breaking…

Ollie Robinson continued his outstanding summer with two wickets in his opening over as England pushed Pakistan towards defeat in the third Test at Edgbaston on Thursday.Robinson, man of the match in the first two Tests, struck with the first ball of Pakistan’s second innings and again three deliveries later to leave England closing in on a 3-0 series whitewash.The demoralised tourists reached 52-2 before rain ended play early on day two, needing 268 runs to make England bat again.Robinson, 32, has been almost unplayable in this series, taking 21 wickets at an average of under seven runs each.He continued…

AL ALAMEIN, 10th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Pavilion today concluded its successful participation in the Al Alamein International Airshow 2026, held in New Al Alamein, Egypt. The pavilion, the largest at the event, enjoyed strong momentum throughout the three-day exhibition, welcoming 3,805 visitors and delegation members and hosting 136 meetings and engagements. It also received a number of high-level visits from senior officials, military leaders and international delegations. The UAE National Pavilion’s second participation at the airshow was supported by the Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and organised by ADNEC Group, a…

For a city that is still writing much of its cultural story in real time, Dubai Opera has spent the past decade becoming one of its most recognisable chapters. It’s where families have brought children to see their first ballet, where music fans have traded headphones for the electricity of a live orchestra and where performers — from global names to homegrown talents — have walked onto the stage with the feeling that they have arrived. For Lara Ewing, the newly appointed Head of Dubai Opera, the decade-long evolution is also personal. She grew up between Bahrain and Dubai, went…

Apple’s first foldable iPhone, priced from Dh8,499 in the UAE, is set to test how far consumers are willing to stretch their budgets for the company’s most premium smartphone yet, while investors assess whether the new device can deliver meaningful growth.The iPhone Duo, unveiled as part of Apple’s biggest iPhone redesign in a decade, will be available in the UAE from October 23, with pre-orders opening on October 16. The UAE will be among the first markets to receive the device.Prices start at Dh8,499 and rise to Dh13,599 for the highest configuration, putting the foldable firmly at the top end…