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Has remote learning in UAE impacted school calendars?

The UAE has confirmed its school calendar for the coming academic years— but for many families, the question isn’t just about dates anymore.It’s about how disruptions have already reshaped routines, and what that means going forward.The Ministry of Education (MOE) had earlier approved a unified academic calendar for public and private schools across the country, outlining term dates through to the 2028–2029 academic year.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.While...

Inside Ukraine’s battle to defeat the dreaded Shahed – Russia’s most feared weapon

NewsWorldEuropeInside Ukraine’s battle to defeat the dreaded Shahed – Russia’s most feared weaponAbout 15-20% of the Shaheds sent by Russia are powered by jet engines Max Hunder Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:21 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2967041","ar...

Audacious rescue attempt underway to save stranded whale Timmy on Baltic coast

NewsWorldEuropeAudacious rescue attempt underway to save stranded whale Timmy on Baltic coastTimmy the whale has been stranded for around a month in a case that has gripped national attention in GermanyAlex Croft Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookma...

Ganga Expressway पर मिलेंगी तमाम सुविधाएं, EV वालों की टेंशन होगी दूर

Ganga Expressway EV

Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?

Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.(Image credit: Raul Arboleda)

Afghan women's refugee team allowed to compete as official national side

The Afghan women’s refugee side will be allowed to compete as an official national team after FIFA changed its rules on Tuesday. Afghan Women United was created for evacuated female players of Afghan nationality who obtained refugee status abroad following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.FIFA’s regulations typically require recognition from their national federation to compete, but the world football governing body’s council voted on Tuesday to circumvent the rule for the team it sanc...

International DJ, 33, is awarded £90,000 after she was injured by falling bricks outside a London cafe

International DJ, 33, is awarded £90,000 after she was injured by falling bricks outside a London cafeGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:25, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 09:26, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments

सऊदी-यूएई ने होर्मुज को कर दिया बायपास! भारत तक तेल पहुंचाने का रास्ता निकाल लिया

क्यों संकट में हैं ईरान के तेल कुएं? न निकलना रोक सकते हैं, न स्टोर करने की जगह

गढ़मुक्तेश्वर, संगम और कल्कि धाम... ईस्ट से वेस्ट यूपी तक कई धार्मिक तीर्थों तक पहुंच आसान बनाएगा गंगा एक्सप्रेस वे

International Testing Agency chief on Enhanced Games impact, the need for night testing, and India's anti-doping record

The director general of the International Testing Agency (ITA), the body that oversees anti-doping tests on behalf of the Olympic Games and over 80 international sports federations, has warned that the Enhanced Games could force a major rethink in how organisations such as his confront the fight for clean sport.Advertisement

मौसम: दिल्ली-पंजाब समेत इन 15 राज्यों में आंधी-बारिश का अलर्ट, 60 की स्पीड से चलेंगी हवाएं, IMD की चेतावनी

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अब आम नागरिक भी बनेंगे गगनयान के एस्ट्रोनॉट, ISRO कर रहा बड़ी तैयारी

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Heathrow issues warning over impact of Middle East war

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पाकिस्तान ने फतेह-2 मिसाइल का किया परीक्षण, ऑपरेशन सिंदूर में भारत ने मार गिराया था

‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards

Delegates at event in Cape Verde highlight opportunities from tech while stressing AI is no replacement for talentLast July, the Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave found herself caught up in a viral moment: an unauthorised version of a track featuring an AI choir had been released, quickly becoming an internet sensation. To get ahead of the situation, she recorded her own remix that integrated the AI-assisted song and added it to her discography.“In my view, [that] was smart and very business aware...

How the King and Queen spent their second day in the US

During the White House state dinner, the King gifted the US president a bell from his WW2 submarine namesake, 'HMS Trump'.

Weather forecast: UAE to see dusty winds and rising temperatures through weekend

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions across the UAE, with rising temperatures and dusty winds expected to persist through the weekend.In its latest bulletin , the NCM said today will see light to moderate winds, freshening at times and causing blowing dust, under the influence of weak surface pressure systems and an upper-level high-pressure extension. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 44°C in internal areas.Get updated faster and for FREE...

Delhi Weather: दिल्ली-NCR में मौसम का यूटर्न! तेज आंधी के बाद कई इलाकों में बारिश, भीषण गर्मी से मिली राहत

Delhi Weather NCR

Delhi Weather: दिल्ली-NCR में गर्मी से राहत! कई जगह बूंदाबांदी, आंधी-तूफान का भी अलर्ट

Delhi Weather NCR