FIFA released about 800 of 2,000 blocked hotel rooms in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as city tourism officials said planning continues.
UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah met Slovakia’s Robert Fico in Bratislava to boost trade and energy ties and coordinate evacuation flights for Slovak citizens.
Business
RBI data show India’s forex reserves rose to a record $728.49bn in the week ended Feb. 27, led by higher gold and foreign currency assets.
News
FIFA released about 800 of 2,000 blocked hotel rooms in Mexico City ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as city tourism officials said planning continues.
Health
WHO prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2, a more genetically stable nOPV2 that can now be procured by UNICEF for outbreak response in 2026.
Sports
Tallon Griekspoor and Daniil Medvedev will meet in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final after straight-set semifinal wins on hard courts.
Automotive
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
Entertainment
Ben Affleck calls AI a support tool, but critics say generative systems already shape film and TV workflows, costs and labor demand.
