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The game is not over for Georgekutty just yet.Producer Antony Perumbavoor has officially announced Drishyam 4, confirming that the hugely successful Malayalam thriller franchise will return for another chapter. The announcement was made at the Mazhavil Manorama Awards, with Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph present, setting off fresh speculation over where Georgekutty’s story could go next.While the news gives fans a reason to celebrate, there is an important caveat: the fourth film appears to be a franchise-level confirmation rather than a fully formed production announcement. A release date, shooting schedule, cast list, plot details and even confirmation that the script…

SHARJAH, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed on Monday morning the swearing-in ceremony of 31 members of the Judiciary and Public Prosecution in the Emirate of Sharjah, held at His Highness’s office. The swearing-in ceremony included six judges of the Court of Cassation, 19 senior appeal judges, one advocate general, and five assistant chief prosecutors. The Deputy Ruler of Sharjah congratulated the judges and consultants, emphasising their pivotal role in the judicial and legal system. He highlighted their contributions to promoting the rule of law, safeguarding public…

The highly anticipated third chapter of the ‘Drishyam’ franchise has finally got its official title and release date. Ajay Devgn is set to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in ‘Drishyam The Conclusion,’ which will hit theatres on October 2.The announcement was made on Monday morning with the release of the film’s first poster. Ajay Devgn shared the poster, which carries the line, “Mera Sach, Mera Sahi, Sirf Meri Family Hai” (My truth, my right, only my family), once again pointing to Vijay’s biggest priority: protecting his family.The film will serve as the final chapter of the Hindi Drishyam franchise, which has…

LONDON, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has strengthened its commitment to UK energy security with its second battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the country starting commercial operations. The opening of the facility in Rochdale is the latest milestone in Masdar’s planned £1 billion investment program in BESS projects in the UK. The 35-megawatt (MW)/70-megawatt-hours (MWh) Rochdale plant will provide enough clean power for 35,000 homes per day, based upon two charging and discharging cycles per day. The facility will also provide critical grid balancing services,…

WELLINGTON, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — The New Zealand government on Monday announced plans to ban social media for children under 16. The bill would require social media platforms the government deemed “high risk” to take reasonable steps to check that users are over 16 by using existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID services and formal ID. The law would cover platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and X. Education Minister Erica Stanford said the government was “taking action to protect young people online, backing parents and holding Big Tech” accountable. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Global, part of TRENDS Group, and the Observer Research Foundation Middle East (ORFME) launched the research outcomes and policy recommendations of the Second TRENDS Global-ORFME Economic Dialogue, held at ORFME’s office at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The research outcomes, titled Balancing Connectivity and Economic Security: Post-Conflict Strategies for the Global South and MENA Region, included a redefinition of risk in the geopolitical era. Risks have shifted from peripheral concerns to existential challenges, with geopolitical tensions now directly affecting supply chains, energy markets and global trade. Economic security can therefore no longer be…

Kerala’s Kaziah Liz Mejo has been crowned Miss Universe India 2026, earning the right to represent the country on the global stage at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico this November.The 19-year-old law student and model bagged the national title at the grand finale in Jaipur, emerging as the winner from a field of 52 contestants. She was crowned by outgoing titleholder Manika Vishwakarma.The title was decided after a multi-city competition that brought together finalists selected through state pageants, final auditions and NRI auditions. In the weeks leading up to the Jaipur finale, the contestants underwent a series…

DUBAI, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, paid an inspection visit to Naif Police Station as part of the annual inspection programme for general departments and police stations. The visit focused on reviewing workflow, performance indicators, security readiness levels, and the station’s key achievements in 2025, along with examining plans and initiatives aimed at enhancing security, improving emergency response, and elevating services provided to community members. The Commander-in-Chief reviewed the station’s departmental performance indicators, along with the outcomes of security, criminal, and traffic operations over the past year and the extent…

OTTAWA, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will impose tariffs on certain US imports in response to new 50 percent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, following the collapse of trade talks between the two neighbouring countries. The new US tariffs target a wide range of sectors, including furniture, dairy products, cement, clothing, fishing equipment and hockey gear, covering around US$20 billion worth of Canadian exports across the southern border. Carney said at a press conference that Canada would respond to Washington’s new tariffs on a dollar-for-dollar basis to protect Canadian workers,…

AACHEN, GERMANY, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — UAE rising star Mabkhout Owaida Alkirbi celebrated his first victory at Aachen on Saturday, helping his international team claim gold in the Prize of Sparkasse inside the iconic Main Stadium. The 17-year-old and Diabla PS produced their second clear round in as many days, completing the course fault-free in 63.38 seconds. Mabkhout joined USA’s JJ Torano, Canada’s Fares Azouni and Great Britain’s Olivia Sponer in Team 2, with the international quartet finishing on a winning score of zero faults and a combined time of 190.53 seconds. The result follows Mabkhout’s seventh-place finish in…