France's education minister bans abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

Car race kills four Jordanians

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter At least four 4 people were killed and 5 others were injured in a tragic traffic accident late on Monday evening as a result of...

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s graft conviction suspended

A Pakistani high court on Tuesday suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent conviction on corruption charges, Geo TV said. Khan has been in prison since he was sentenced...

Sheikh Sultan issues call to municipal councils in emirate to convene for session

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree calling upon the municipal councils in the Emirate...

Australian scientists make world-first discovery of parasitic worm in woman’s brain

An Australian scientist detailed on Tuesday a world-first discovery after an 8-cm (3-inch) -long parasitic worm was found in the brain of a woman in Canberra, spotlighting the risks...

Sudan’s military leader travels to Egypt in his first trip abroad since the war

Sudan’s top military officer is travelling to Egypt on Tuesday on his first trip abroad since the country plunged into a bitter conflict this year, authorities said. Gen. Abdel-Fattah...

Can your child hear the teacher?

Checking your child's hearing should be on your back-to-school list. Dr. Kelly Conroy, a Mayo Clinic audiologist, says children with an undiagnosed hearing issue can face both academic and...

Idalia set to slam Florida's Gulf Coast as major hurricane

Tropical Storm Idalia closed in on Florida's Gulf Coast on Tuesday after skirting past Cuba, headed for a US landfall as a powerful Category 3 storm, prompting authorities to...

Selena Gomez underwent surgery after breaking her hand

Singer-actress Selena Gomez has had to have surgery after breaking her hand. She shared that she recently suffered an injury and had to undergo an operation but "doesn't care"...

Netherlands’ rider Swinkels to join UAE Team ADQ in 2024

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter UAE Team ADQ announced on Monday the first addition to its 2024 season roster, 24-year-old Karlijn Swinkels from the Netherlands. The new rider is an...