From the Editors: Follow traffic rules to avoid accidents during fog in the UAE

FOLLOW TRAFFIC RULES Police have warned motorists to beware of road conditions during the morning fog, which is a usual phenomenon during the winter in the UAE. Low visibility during foggy mornings often causes accidents for some motorists tend to drive reckless their destination and do not follow traffic safety rules. Reckless driving during the fog has been known to contribute to highway pileups in the past. Police advise motorists not to use hazard lights and slow down during limited visibility. Drivers should also double the safety distance, use low-beam headlights and avoid overtaking. Motorists must be extra-careful during foggy conditions as the poor visibility poses grave threats to road user safety. [COMMENT BY: Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor]

IS THE BEIRUT BLAST PROBE DEAD AND BURIED? Judge Tariq Bitar, appointed to investigate the biggest non-nuclear explosion in history in Beirut in August 2020, seems to have ruffled too many feathers. The most heavily armed group in Lebanon - Hezbollah, whose arsenal and military prowess dwarf that of the Lebanese army - is scared of his probe and what it might find. They organised a protest on Thursday. But, alleged Christian militiamen opened fire on the protesters killing 7 Shiite Muslims. After this incident, the level of tension in the country is such that the probe itself seems to have taken a backseat. Lebanese are hoping and praying that the country - already in the doldrums - doesn't hit rock bottom. [COMMENT BY: Omar Shariff, International Editor]

NORRIE ACHIEVES BRITISH FIRST BY WINNING INDIAN WELLS TITLE: The Brits are certainly enjoying plenty of success in the world of tennis at the moment. First, teen ace Emma Raducanu became a household name by winning the US Open and now, Cameron Norrie has become the first Briton to win the Indian Wells title. The 26-year-old fought back from a set and a break down to beat Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6 6-4 6-1 and lift the heavy glass trophy. The left-hander has now become British number one and rises to a career-high 16th in the world from 74th. Andy Murray, Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski all got to the Indian Wells final in the past but lost making Norrie’s achievement even more special. [COMMENT BY: Imran Malik, Assistant Editor]

‘SQUID GAME’ AND ITS PLAY TOWARDS GLOBAL DOMINATION: It seems everyone around the globe is talking about ‘Squid Game’, loving it, debating it or planning their own version of the show in real life. Perhaps that’s why it doesn’t come as a surprise that the South Korean drama is expected to create close to $900 million in impact value for Netflix, according to a new report by Bloomberg. The show is truly a golden goose for the streaming giant, which is flexing its muscle to cash in on the merchandise, with its ‘Squid Game’ apparel that are sure to be a hit in the lead up to Halloween. As fans await the imminent announcement of a second season, the show also serves as a case study in how streaming impacts lives around the globe. [COMMENT BY: Bindu Rai, Entertainment Editor]