January 31, 2026

Al Salam Cycling Championship Shines with Record AED 455,000 Prize in Dubai Desert Races

Dubai's Al Salam Cycling Championship is back with desert races at Al Marmoom Reserve. Featuring top cyclists, a 20 km women's race, a 52 km men's race, and a record prize pool of AED 455,000, the event celebrates sport and community.

January 31, 2026

Ukraine Faces Bitter -20C Cold Amid Fragile Energy Truce After Russian Power Grid Attacks

Ukrainians face freezing -20C weather without central heating after Russian attacks damaged power grids. A brief energy truce is set to expire as cold bites, sparking fears of a heating system collapse and civilian hardship.

January 31, 2026

Tamil Nadu to Build 125-Foot Raja Raja Chola Statue at Grand Chola Museum

Tamil Nadu government will install a 125-foot statue of Chola king Raja Raja Chola at the Grand Chola Museum in Thanjavur. The project aims to honor Tamil heritage and is inspired by the Statue of Unity.

January 31, 2026

Sharjah Police Seize Cars, Fine Eight Drivers for Dangerous Stunts on Rainy Roads

Sharjah Police arrested eight reckless drivers performing stunts on wet roads during heavy rain. Vehicles were seized and fines imposed to boost road safety amid risky weather conditions.

January 31, 2026

Kashmir Enters Chillai Khurd as Night Temperature Dips Below Freezing

Kashmir starts Chillai Khurd with night temps below 0°C. Gulmarg records coldest at -6.5°C. Light snow, rain likely in higher areas over weekend.