A LITTLE MORE WORLD. A LOT LESS EFFORT.111 editorial sources OCTOBER 28, 2026
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Entertainment🇺🇸 US
DeadlineEN

Oscar-Contender ‘Tutu’ Announces Theatrical Release; Sam Pollard Film Documents Famed Archbishop Who Helped Bring Down Apartheid

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Sam Pollard’s documentary Tutu, about the late archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu, will soon be arriving in theaters. Freestyle Releasing plans to open the film in the U.S. on December 18. Tutu, winner of the Cinema for Peace Award at the 2026 Berlinale where it also earned a Special […]

World🇦🇪 AE
The NationalEN

Oman announces new mining concession as part of critical minerals drive

Oman has announced three new mining concession areas under an initiative seeking to expand investment opportunities in exploration, mining and the development of new critical minerals projects. The sultanate's Ministry of Energy and Minerals announced at a conference in Australia on Tuesday that the new concession areas total 2,062 square kilometres and will

Gaming🇺🇸 US
GameSpotEN

Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For October 28

Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for October 28 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET . The broadcast will run about 15 minutes and, like previous streams, will focus on a wide range of games from third-party Nintendo partners. As usual, you can catch the showcase through Nintendo's official YouTube channel . "Tune in for roughly 15 minutes of new announcem

World🇦🇪 AE
The NationalEN

UAE Aid Agency announces $3 million in support for those returning to Afghanistan

The UAE Aid Agency has signed a $3 million agreement with the UN refugee agency to provide permanent housing for thousands of Afghan returnees, with a focus on women and children. The co-operation agreement with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will fund the construction of climate-resilient homes for 2,950 people across the provin

World🇦🇪 AE
The NationalEN

Apple announces iPad Mini update and hopes are high for touchscreen MacBook

Apple announced on Monday that it has given the iPad Mini "its biggest upgrade ever", as anticipation builds for its “pro and tell” event. The California company said the newest iPad Mini will start at $699, with pre-orders beginning on October 28 and availability from November 6. "The larger 8.5-inch organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, also availab

World🇦🇪 AE
The NationalEN

Apple announces new iPad Mini and hopes are high for touchscreen MacBook

Apple announced on Monday that it has given the iPad Mini "its biggest upgrade ever", as anticipation builds for its “pro and tell” event. The California company said the newest iPad Mini will start at $699, with pre-orders beginning on October 28 and availability from November 6. "The larger 8.5-inch organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, also availab

Culture🇺🇸 US
VarietyEN

NewFilmmakers L.A. Announces New Board Members as Non-Profit Partners With Sharjah Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced four new board members and forged a strategic partnership in the United Arab Emirates with the Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth. Joining the board of directors of the non-profit arts and culture organization that is focused on championing independent filmmakers and content creators are: Beverly Hills-

Entertainment🇦🇪 AE
The NationalEN

Abu Dhabi announces new youth orchestra with free music education

A new music institution in Abu Dhabi will offer free tuition and instruments to children aged six to nine when it opens in January. Youth Orchestra Abu Dhabi will be based in a building designed by the late Frank Gehry in the Mina Zayed district, with a 600-seat concert hall and 18 rehearsal and practice rooms. Established by the Department of Culture and To

World🇦🇪 AE
The NationalEN

Dubai announces lane closures on Emirates Road from Monday to clear the way for self-driving taxi tests

Dubai will partially close a stretch on one of the emirate's main motorways during peak hours this week, to enable tests of self-driving taxis to be carried out. Vehicles will be barred from using three lanes on Emirates Road, also known as E611, opposite Al Maktoum International Airport, the Roads and Transport Authority said. The rules will apply between 9

World🇦🇪 AE
The NationalEN

Saudi Arabia announces support measures as electricity and water tariffs rise

Saudi Arabia has announced a package of measures to cushion the impact of rising electricity and water prices, including monthly financial support for some workers and pensioners. The measures, reported by the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday, will take effect ahead of tariff changes scheduled for January 1. King Salman ordered monthly payments of 500 riyals ($1

World🇵🇰 PK
DawnEN

500,000 Chromebooks to be distributed among students across country over 2 years, announces PM Shehbaz

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Sunday that the government would distribute 500,000 Chromebook laptops to students nationwide over two years.</p> <p>He said this at the launch ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme in Islamabad.</p> <figure class='media w-full w-full media-- media--embed media--uneven media--tweet' data-origin

World🇩🇪 DE
Deutsche WelleEN

Ebola: Kenya announces second death

Kenyan health officials said the 65-year-old ​woman was a close ‌relative of a ‌​man who died of Ebola last month. The woman developed symptoms ‌while under quarantine in Nairobi.

Culture🇺🇸 US
VarietyEN

Jane Wiseman Exits Paramount+ as Boss Casey Bloys Announces New Structure

Paramount+ exec VP/head of originals Jane Wiseman is following her former boss Cindy Holland in exiting the streamer. Wiseman, who joined Paramount+ in August 2025, won’t make the transition to the merged Skydance structure under Casey Bloys, who revealed his new direct reports in a memo to staff on Friday. As part of the change, […]

Sports🇵🇰 PK
DawnEN

PCB opens direct signings window for PSL teams, announces pre-season roadmap

<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday opened the direct signings window for all eight HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises and unveiled the pre-season roadmap for the 12th edition of the tournament, which will be held from March 18 to May 2 next year.</p> <p>The player-movement cycle has begun with immediate effect, with the Player Auction sche

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