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Thousands Take Over Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai Run 2025

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Yesterday morning, Dubai started off differently. Sheikh Zayed Road turned into a bright blue wave of participants replacing the usual rush-hour traffic. A record-breaking 307,000 runners filled the 14-lane highway for Dubai Run 2025, presented by Mai Dubai.  Now in its seventh year, the event lived up to its title as the world’s largest free community run and was one of the best parts of this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC).

Families, first-time runners, seasoned athletes, and casual joggers were out and prepared for the event early in the morning. The procession began with police supercars and passed some of Dubai’s most well-known sites, including the Dubai Water Canal, the Museum of the Future, and the Burj Khalifa. The celebration began at 6:30 a.m. with the raising of the UAE flag. Also, paragliders and aerial paramotors lit up the sky with fireworks in the national colours to mark the build-up to National Day.

 

Parachutes soared overhead, trailing pyrotechnics that painted the morning sky in the colours of the UAE flag. — gulf news.com

The atmosphere throughout the morning was energetic. The start line was adorned with UAE flags for Eid Al Etihad, while giant LED puppets, warrior drum crews, marching bands, stilt walkers, DJs from UNTOLD, and celebrity MCs Kris Fade and Katie Overy kept the energy high. Cooling mist, bubble arches, and festive mascots, were given to those who ran until the end.

Participants chose between two routes: a family-friendly 5km heading through Downtown Dubai to Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, and a more challenging 10km stretching along Sheikh Zayed Road to DIFC Gate. Shafeek Hassan and his friends participated in the event for the sixth time, and families such as Ijaz Jamile’s, who also completed the Dubai Ride earlier this month, returned for the DFC. Runners brought playful touches too, including Zam and his colleagues dressed as fruits promoting healthy eating.

 

Ijaz Jamile and his family of four make Dubai Run an annual tradition. — gulf news.com

Saeed Hareb, the general secretary of Dubai Sports Council praised the turnout as a powerful display of unity in the UAE’s Year of Community, while DFRE CEO Ahmed Al Khaja noted that the event presents Dubai as a global wellness destination.

With the Dubai Run now complete, DFC 2025 moves toward its grand finale: Dubai Yoga on 30 November at Zabeel Park.

 

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Pyrinka chopra Jones fires back at speculations about her marriage with Jones

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas is speaking openly to clarify the rumors and questions surrounding her marriage to singer Nick Jonas. In a February 11, 2026 interview with Variety, Priyanka spoke about the ongoing rumors emphasizing that her marriage to Nick Jonas remains solid and grounded in genuine love. Married in 2018, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas share a 4-year-old daughter, Malti, and have often faced public scrutiny over their relationship.

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with commentators questioning the longevity and dynamics of their marriage. Priyanka explained that she no longer lets such speculation affect her. “We’re eight years in. If people want to keep waiting for it to implode, that’s their choice. I stopped thinking about it,” she said.

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Priyanka admitted that she had doubts in the early days.They married just six months after meeting, and she worried whether their connection was genuine or simply a fantasy fueled by the public eye. “When I first married him, I didn’t know if it was even real, but Nick has this absolute sincerity. It inspires me every day in a profession which requires you to pivot and become whatever you need to put on. He’s constantly sincere,” she shared.

Priyanka also reflected on some of the challenges their relationship has faced, including differences in culture, the age gap between them, and the constant attention that comes with being a high-profile couple.

She acknowledged that the attention and commentary around their relationship could be difficult to handle early on. She said there were moments when the criticism stung but she and Nick Jonas chose to stay focused on each other instead of getting distracted by outside voices.

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“It was very hurtful at times, but we both focused on each other instead of letting outside opinions get in the way,” she said. Today, the couple appears stronger than ever. Priyanka is preparing for the release of her new action film, The Bluff which is set to premiere on Prime Video on February 25, 2026.

As she continues to build her professional legacy, she remains grounded by her family, her marriage, and the lessons learned from both public and private life.

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Stefon Diggs Enters Not Guilty Plea in Assault Case

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Stefon Diggs appeared in a Massachusetts courtroom on Friday and pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and strangulation.

The allegations were made by a woman who previously worked as Diggs’ personal chef. According to police documents, the woman claims the disagreement started after she requested the remainder of her contract payment. She alleges that the argument escalated and became physical.

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The alleged incident was brought to the attention of the Dedham Police Department on December 16 roughly two weeks after the incident was said to have taken place.

In her statement to police, the woman said Diggs attacked her and attempted to choke her using his arm. She also turned over text messages she said were exchanged between herself and Diggs which referenced the payment disagreement.

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Diggs has denied the accusations. Diggs’ attorney said the accusations are untrue and explained that the situation began as an unresolved payment dispute. The defense maintains that no assault took place.

 

The judge also issued a no-contact order and set a pretrial hearing for April 1. The court case comes shortly after Diggs and the New England Patriots competed in Super Bowl LX, where the team lost to the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the game with three receptions for 37 yards.

At this stage, the case remains ongoing. No verdict has been reached, and Diggs is presumed innocent as the legal process continues.

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James Van Der Beek Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle

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James Van Der Beek has passed away at the age of 48, after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was widely known for his role as Dawson Leery on Dawson’s Creek, which aired from 1998 to 2003.

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The news was shared by his wife, Kimberly. Who described his final days as calm and full of faith. She asked for privacy as their family including their six children, grieves the loss.
Van Der Beek’s illness was discovered during a routine colonoscopy.

For a long time, he chose to keep that part of his life out of the spotlight, opening up only later and on his own terms. When he spoke publicly about his diagnosis, it was to encourage awareness of colorectal cancer and the importance of screening.

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His career stretched far beyond Dawson Leery. While that role made him famous, he never allowed it to define him completely. From Varsity Blues to later in life, he showed a willingness to grow, shift, and poke fun at his own image when needed . He spoke openly about fatherhood, fear, gratitude, and time.

James Van Der Beek leaves behind work and a personal legacy of honesty, warmth, and quiet strength. His absence will be felt, not just because of the roles he played, but because of how human he allowed himself to be.

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