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Singer Shilpa Rao’s performance at the 10th anniversary edition of the Bollywood Music Project in Mumbai on October 24 was cut short due to a production delay, leaving several fans disappointed.The singer later took to Instagram to share her disappointment over the incident, thanking the audience for their support even after the music stopped.In her post, Shilpa said that the audience continued to call out her name despite the interruption and promised to return to Mumbai.”Mumbai, a little piece of my heart broke tonight. It hurts deeply to have something so beautiful taken away from us like this.”She went on…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Reading Challenge will crown the champions of its 10th edition on 29th October 2026, during the closing ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasised that the UAE remains committed to serving the Arabic language and nurturing new generations who believe that progress and growth begin with reading and acquiring knowledge. His Highness stated, “The future of a nation…

India’s film industry, where scenes featuring intimacy often rely on improvisation and mutual trust, is gradually welcoming professionals tasked with choreographing them to protect actors and ensure consent.Once unheard-of in Bollywood, intimacy coordinators are becoming an increasingly familiar presence on sets as filmmakers embrace stricter standards after the #MeToo movement put a spotlight on sexual exploitation in entertainment industries around the world.The shift comes as streaming platforms have pushed storytelling into a more nuanced territory, creating greater demand for realistic portrayals.”Just like a stunt director handles a fight scene… for scenes of intimacy, we map out exactly where the hand…

Singer-actress Charli xcx is set to join hands with filmmaker Martin Scorsese, taking their collaboration beyond the cover of her new album Music, Fashion, Film. The pop star, according to Variety, will feature in a cameo in the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s upcoming directorial movie What Happens at Night alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.The film is described as a Gothic psychological drama; the Apple and StudioCanal production follows an American married couple who travel to a small European town to adopt a baby. It is only that they start to struggle to claim their child, the less they seem to know about…

ABU DHABI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), has sent cables of condolence to Mazen Turki Al-Qadi, Speaker of Jordan’s House of Representatives, and Faisal Akef Al-Fayez, President of the Jordanian Senate, expressing profound sorrow and condemning the terrorist attack targeting innocent people at a place of worship in Jordan’s Karak Governorate. Ghobash said the crime not only violated the sanctity of human life but also sought to undermine Jordan’s values of fraternity, tolerance and national unity. “On behalf of myself and the members of the Federal National Council, I extend my…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police have warned jobseekers against fraudulent part time employment offers designed to steal banking information or involve unsuspecting individuals in illegal financial transactions. The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation stressed that legitimate part time job opportunities come from legally licensed businesses with verifiable identities and addresses. Genuine offers also include clear employment terms, the rights and responsibilities of both parties, and proper recruitment procedures. The warning comes as part of Dubai Police’s participation in the Ministry of Interior’s “A Safe UAE Starts with Your Digital Awareness” campaign, launched in…

DUBAI, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Police are advancing plans to integrate artificial intelligence into policing and administrative operations, with a particular focus on Agentic AI, as the UAE moves towards transforming 50% of government sectors, services and operations through autonomous AI technologies within two years. The plans were discussed during a meeting of the Dubai Police Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council, chaired by Major General Dr Ahmad Zaal bin Krishan Almuhairi, Deputy Commander in Chief for Financial and Administrative Affairs. Almuhairi emphasised that the successful adoption of advanced technologies must deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, decision…

TOKYO, 23rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Extraordinary Congress 2026 has approved a series of important amendments to the AFC Statutes in Tokyo, Japan. In response to the exceptional circumstances created by FIFA’s upcoming changes to its international calendar and following consultation with football’s world governing body, the amendments include transitional governance provisions aimed at ensuring the continuing alignment of the AFC’s electoral and competition cycles. The evolving international sporting calendar will see the staging of the AFC Asian Cup™ move from an odd-year cycle to an even-year cycle, starting from the 2032 edition, and the…

NEW YORK, 24th October, 2026 (WAM) — Wall Street’s major indices closed lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 658.82 points, or 1.23 percent, to 52,215.16. The S&P 500 declined 39.75 points, or 0.52 percent, to 7,623.86, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 53.52 points, or 0.21 percent, to 25,955.34. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 0.5 percent and the Nasdaq declined 0.7 percent, while the Dow Jones rose 0.4 percent, marking its third consecutive week of gains. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 25th October, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, the club will open its new 2026–2027 sporting season by staging the 17th edition of the Pink Polo event on Saturday, October 31. The exhibition match will headline the event, bringing together polo, sportsmanship and solidarity in support of breast cancer awareness. Held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Month, the event will highlight the importance of early detection, regular screening and preventive healthcare, drawing on the appeal of sport and its ability to…