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Schools, technical schools to work remotely after UAV attack in Chuvashia

Cheboksary head Stanislav Trofimov urged residents to stay at home if possible and limit movement around the city.

US–Iran strikes escalate Strait of Hormuz tensions; UAE returns to remote learning

US urges reconsidering UAE travel after aerial threat alertsLevel 3 advisory stays as authorities issue nationwide warnings. The US Department of State has advised citizens to reconsider travel to the UAE following mobile alerts warning of potential aerial threats issued by the UAE Ministry of Interior.The US maintains a Level 3 travel advisory, urging heightened caution. The US Mission to the UAE said it is monitoring the situation closely and advised Americans to follow local safety instructio...

Parents ask private investigator to SPY on their 17-year-old during Schoolies

The private investigator said it was one of the strangest requests she had received to date.

Alleged JPMorgan sex slave doubles down with new claims in bombshell lawsuit as he adds allegations of PTSD, a wild threesome offer and friend who heard him beg her to stop

Alleged JPMorgan sex slave doubles down with new claims in bombshell lawsuit as he adds allegations of PTSD, a wild threesome offer and friend who heard him beg her to stopREAD MORE: Glamorous JP Morgan exec accused of turning married male broker into her office sex slave: Claims of viagra spiking and litany of obscene forced acts that made him cryBy LUKE KENTON, US SENIOR REPORTER and NICK ALLEN, US NEWS EDITOR (POLITICS) Published: 23:51, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 23:52, 4 May 2026 e-mail View com...

Academics given £250k to decolonise maths, science and geography - branded 'delusional woke dogma'

Academics given £250k to decolonise maths, science and geography - branded 'delusional woke dogma'Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By JULIE HENRY and ELEANOR HARDING, EDUCATION EDITOR Published: 22:57, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 22:57, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Dubai transitions school education to remote learning from May 5–8: KHDA

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said all private educational institutions in the emirate will move to distance learning from May 5 to May 8, 2026. The move, which covers private schools, nurseries and higher education institutions, is intended to safeguard the wellbeing of students, staff and the wider community. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Schools have been instructed to activate their remote le...

Live: Schools shift to remote learning after Iran launches new strikes against UAE

Live Schools shift to remote learning after Iran launches new strikes against UAE

UAE universities move to remote learning after missile interceptions

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced a temporary shift to distance learning across all higher education institutions in the UAE from Tuesday, 5 May to Friday, 8 May 2026.The ministry said the measure applies nationwide, with exceptions for priority academic programmes that require clinical training, laboratory use, practical or field-based application, or in-person examinations.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.T...

UAE schools on alert amid missile threats, classes to continue as usual: ‘Safety protocols in place’

Following missile alerts linked to regional tensions involving Iran on Monday, schools across the UAE reassured parents that operations would continue as normal, while closely monitoring the situation and prioritising student safety.Several schools sent communications to families throughout the day, stressing that school would continue as normal. At the same time, schools confirmed that precautionary safety measures had been activated on campus.Dubai International Academy also wrote to parents,...

Home-schooled children to get 'tracking number' under new law following Sara Sharif tragedy

Home-schooled children to get 'tracking number' under new law following Sara Sharif tragedyBy ELEANOR HARDING, EDUCATION EDITOR Published: 17:36, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 17:40, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments

UNFPA committed to supporting midwifery education, workforce development in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) announced on Monday that it remains firmly committed to supporting Pakistan in strengthening midwifery education, workforce development and health systems. In a statement to mark the observance of ‘International Day of the Midwife’ on May 5, UNFPA’s representative in Pakistan, Dr Luay Shabaneh, said that the Fund will continue to work in close partnership with the government and all stakeholders to advance this agenda. “The path forward is cl...

Putin orders to support educational activity in biotechnologies

The assignment was given subject to earlier instructions during implementation of measures for creation of advanced engineering schools

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DRDO internship offers Rs 30,000 to final-year engineering students, apply by May 15

DRDO internship offers Rs to finalyear engineering students apply by May

American billionaire investor’s advice to daughter: Learn and you’ll always have a job

Billionaire Mark Cuban urges everyone, especially young job seekers, to master AI tools. He believes critical thinking and continuous learning are key to thriving alongside AI, emphasizing that human oversight is crucial. Professionals must adapt and reinvent themselves to integrate AI effectively, ensuring future job security in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Virgil van Dijk defends Liverpool players' time off before Manchester United defeat

Captain Virgil van Dijk has defended the amount of time off given to the Liverpool squad by head coach Arne Slot.A lot of the players went on city breaks in Europe at the start of last week before returning to Merseyside ahead of Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.The manner of the setback at Old Trafford, with Slot’s side 2-0 down inside 14 minutes, raised questions about their preparations, but Van Dijk rejected the idea that a lack of time spent on the training ground contributed to the...

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UAE sets August 31 start for 2026–2027 academic year

The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2026–2027 academic year will begin on August 31, 2026, with the school year ending on July 2, 2027.Winter break will run from December 14, 2026, to January 1, 2027, while spring break is scheduled from April 5 to April 9, 2027.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The ministry said the academic calendar provides a structured framework for the education system in public schools and private schools that...

This brutally honest answer landed Ankur Warikoo a seat at a top b-school

This brutally honest answer landed Ankur Warikoo a seat at a top bschool

Cambridge University fails to suspend students who threatrened to kill classmate over Israel trip

Cambridge University has faced criticism for declining to suspend students who allegedly made death threats against a fellow undergraduate following his visit to Israel.Bradley Smart, a 21-year-old third-year student at Homerton College, participated in a trip organised by the Pinsker Centre think tank, which brought Oxbridge student leaders to meet both Israelis and Palestinians to gain insight into the Gaza conflict.Upon his return to college, Mr Smart, who is not Jewish, claims identifiable s...