Ramadan 2026 working hours in the UAE: Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi announces revised timings from Feb 19

Philippine Missions in UAE Cut Hours During Ramadan: Are Services Being Hindered? As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 approaches, with the crescent moon sighting expected around 19 February, embassies and government offices across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have begun updating service schedules and working hours to accommodate shorter days and fasting practices. Among…

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Plan to make AI developers pay for content

A government panel has proposed a ‘hybrid model’ for AI firms, granting them a blanket license to use copyrighted works for training AI systems. This framework mandates royalty payments to intellectual property rights holders, who cannot opt out. A centralized, non-profit entity will manage these payments, simplifying access for developers and ensuring fair compensation for…

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India’s home fortress falls: Ex-India cricketer Dinesh Karthik says ‘aura has disappeared’ after SA whitewash | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant, and Dinesh Karthik South Africa, the current ICC World Test Championship holders, completed a 2-0 series win to whitewash India at home. The Temba Bavuma-led side defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test in Guwahati on Wednesday.The result gave South Africa the biggest win over India in terms of runs in…

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H-1B visa debate fuels racism against South Asians in the US: Here’s why Indian students and professionals should pay attention

Why Indian students and professionals must track the US H-1B visa row A contentious debate over the H-1B visa programme in the US is increasingly intersecting with reports of racist rhetoric targeting South Asians, particularly Indians, who form the largest group of beneficiaries under the scheme. What began as a policy dispute over jobs and…

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