A series of undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea on September 6 disrupted internet services across the UAE and the Middle East, affecting major providers du, Etisalat, and Microsoft Azure. Users experienced slow or unstable connections, with repairs expected to take time. Telecom companies are working with global partners to reroute traffic and restore normal service.
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The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced strict attendance guidelines for the 2025–26 academic year, requiring immediate parent notifications after one unexcused absence and setting limits at five days per term and 15 per year. Students exceeding these limits may repeat the year. These rules take effect as over one million students return after a two-month summer break.
Russia is significantly expanding opportunities for university-level Hindi studies due to growing demand. Deputy Minister Mogilevsky highlights India's increasing Hindi usage and the need for Russia to adapt. Several institutions, including those in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan, are broadening their Hindi programs to accommodate the rising number of interested students.
In Iraq's southern region, a section of an under-construction bridge collapsed on the Karbala-Baghdad route, resulting in at least two fatalities and several injuries. Rescue teams worked overnight, extricating seven individuals and recovering the deceased from the debris. Among the injured were Syrian and Afghan nationals, highlighting concerns about safety protocols in Iraq's burgeoning construction sector.
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