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    Is working from home really working?

    americas

    Is working from home really working?

    The attitude of many Americans towards their jobs appears to have changed during the long pandemic — and not for the better

    americas

    A crypto fugitive’s very public life while on the run

    europe

    A crypto fugitive’s very public life while on the run

    Kwon became a target of investigators in three countries after two digital currencies issued by his company collapsed overnight

    europe

    Sri Lanka, India to begin passenger ferry service from April

    world

    Sri Lanka, India to begin passenger ferry service from April

    The four-hour service to be started from April 29 will connect Karaikal in Puducherry with Kankesanthurai in Jaffna

    world

    Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister who urged  halt to judicial reforms

    mena

    Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister who urged halt to judicial reforms

    Yoav Galant asked the government to stop the legislative process for a month in view of huge protests across the country

    mena

    ERC gives out electric wheelchairs to quake-affected people of determination in Syria

    uae

    ERC gives out electric wheelchairs to quake-affected people of determination in Syria

    Operation Gallant Knight/2 initiative sees distribution of medical supplies, medicines and nutritional supplements to a number of homes for the elderly

    uae

    NATO criticises Putin for dangerous and irresponsible nuclear rhetoric

    article

    NATO criticises Putin for dangerous and irresponsible nuclear rhetoric

    Putin likens the move to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus to the US stationing its weapons in Europe

    article

    Blast in Russian town caused by Ukrainian drone, three hurt: Report

    world

    Blast in Russian town caused by Ukrainian drone, three hurt: Report

    The unmanned aerial vehicle damages three residential buildings, reports TASS news agency

    world

    DP World's overseas logistics investments since 2012 cross $10 billion mark

    business

    DP World's overseas logistics investments since 2012 cross $10 billion mark

    Making the Dubai-based company one of the top five overseas investors in this period

    business

    Dispute over start of daylight savings time leaves Lebanon with two time zones

    asia

    Dispute over start of daylight savings time leaves Lebanon with two time zones

    With some institutions implementing the change and others refusing, many Lebanese find themselves having to juggling work and school schedules in different time zones — in the same small country

    asia

    Air India, Nepal Airlines planes mid-air collision averted; 2 air traffic controllers suspended

    aviation

    Air India, Nepal Airlines planes mid-air collision averted; 2 air traffic controllers suspended

    After it showed up on the radar that the two aircraft were in proximity, the Nepalese flight descended to 7,000 ft to avoid a major tragedy

    aviation

    SRI LANKA
    Sri Lanka: Ex-PM Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will continue to support Wickremesinghe

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka: Ex-PM Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will continue to support Wickremesinghe

    Ousted prime minister addressed his first public meeting since May on Saturday

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka top court allows proceedings against former president

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka top court allows proceedings against former president

    It has also allowed trials against ex prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, finance minister and two central bank governors

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka cuts tax on female hygiene products

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka cuts tax on female hygiene products

    Customs duties, airport levies and other local taxes on raw materials imported to make sanitary items waived with immediate effect

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka crisis: Govt imposes social media ban after child hunger posts

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka crisis: Govt imposes social media ban after child hunger posts

    Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, however, dismissed claims of malnutrition among young children, calling these 'politically motivated'

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka budget to seek recovery for crisis-hit economy

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka budget to seek recovery for crisis-hit economy

    The World Bank estimates that the island nation's turbulent economy will contract by 9.2% this year and 4.2% in 2023

    sri-lanka-crisis

    303 suspected migrants from Sri Lanka rescued off Vietnamese coast

    sri-lanka-crisis

    303 suspected migrants from Sri Lanka rescued off Vietnamese coast

    All the people aboard the Myanmar-flagged Lady 3 fishing vessel, including 20 children, were brought safely to Vung Tau in Vietnam

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lankan president says Debt restructuring talks underway with IMF, India, China

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lankan president says Debt restructuring talks underway with IMF, India, China

    Ranil Wickremesinghe expresses confidence that the country will tide over its worst financial crisis

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka cabinet approves downgrade to 'low income country'

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka cabinet approves downgrade to 'low income country'

    The country's economic crisis has led to an acute dollar shortage to pay for imports of food, fuel and medicine, a plunge in the rupee and runaway inflation

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka to present debt restructuring, IMF bailout plans to creditors

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka to present debt restructuring, IMF bailout plans to creditors

    Years of economic mismanagement combined with Covid-19 have left the island country in its worst economic crisis

    sri-lanka-crisis

    India plans no more funding for Sri Lanka as IMF talks progress, say govt sources

    sri-lanka-crisis

    India plans no more funding for Sri Lanka as IMF talks progress, say govt sources

    Island nation has worked to use its foreign exchange reserves to meet fuel imports, reallocate funding from multilateral agencies for other critical imports

    sri-lanka-crisis

    US announces $40 million agricultural aid to Sri Lanka

    sri-lanka-crisis

    US announces $40 million agricultural aid to Sri Lanka

    The money will help one million farmers in time for the next cultivation season

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka’s former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa leaves for US: Reports

    sri-lanka-crisis

    Sri Lanka’s former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa leaves for US: Reports

    71-year-old will be out of the country to receive medical treatment till January 2023

    sri-lanka-crisis

    SAUDI ARABIA
    Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time men's international caps record

    football

    Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time men's international caps record

    He is currently playing for Saudi club Al Nassr after an acrimonious end to his second spell at Manchester United

    football

    From Sania Mirza to Hina Khan: 5 Indian celebrities spotted performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia

    entertainment

    From Sania Mirza to Hina Khan: 5 Indian celebrities spotted performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia

    Ahead of the holy month, celebrities flocked down to the Kingdom to perform holy pilgrimage; they also share their journey on social media

    entertainment

    UAE: Saudi Arabia-based expat becomes Mahzooz’s second 'guaranteed' millionaire

    gulf

    UAE: Saudi Arabia-based expat becomes Mahzooz’s second 'guaranteed' millionaire

    The grand prize of Dh20 million is still up for grabs

    gulf

    Saudi Arabia: Jail, deportation for residents, employers assisting visa violators

    gulf

    Saudi Arabia: Jail, deportation for residents, employers assisting visa violators

    An authority called on the public to report such violators by calling the given numbers

    gulf

    'Heaven on Earth': Watch Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez talk about life in Saudi Arabia

    newsmakers

    'Heaven on Earth': Watch Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez talk about life in Saudi Arabia

    The Netflix star has transitioned to her new life and is seen hobnobbing with the creme de la creme of the Gulf country

    newsmakers

    Watch: Saudi Crown Prince visits, prays at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah

    gulf

    Watch: Saudi Crown Prince visits, prays at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah

    He arrived at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport on Sunday morning

    gulf

    Saudi Arabia arrests almost 17,000 in one week for visa violations, illegal border crossing

    gulf

    Saudi Arabia arrests almost 17,000 in one week for visa violations, illegal border crossing

    The number of people currently undergoing enforcement procedures are 15,782, according to the Kingdom's Ministry of Interior

    gulf

    Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia's new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims explained

    ramadan

    Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia's new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims explained

    Agencies in the UAE earlier noticed a 'big improvement' in the application channels this year as procedures are eased

    ramadan

    Ramadan 2023 begins on March 23; crescent moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia

    ramadan

    Ramadan 2023 begins on March 23; crescent moon not sighted in Saudi Arabia

    Kingdom's Supreme Court had earlier called on Muslims to report the sighting of crescent either by the naked eye or through binoculars

    ramadan

    Doctors perform rare C-section on woman living with artificial heart pump in Middle East-first

    gulf

    Doctors perform rare C-section on woman living with artificial heart pump in Middle East-first

    Woman underwent the procedure in the 32nd week of pregnancy, and the baby was placed under the care of neonatal intensive team

    gulf

    BAHRAIN
    Watch: Bahrain's King receives UAE President at his residence in Abu Dhabi

    uae

    Watch: Bahrain's King receives UAE President at his residence in Abu Dhabi

    The leaders exchanged cordial talks that underpin the depth of the two countries' fraternal ties

    uae

    UAE, Bahrain to share information on drivers' traffic violations

    transport

    UAE, Bahrain to share information on drivers' traffic violations

    During a meeting held on Tuesday, officials also discussed linking criminal systems and activating regulations

    transport

    Countdown begins to the biggest fireworks show on New Year's Eve in Bahrain

    gulf

    Countdown begins to the biggest fireworks show on New Year's Eve in Bahrain

    A lineup of entertaining events includes drone shows, live music, food and concert with Martin Garrix on December 31

    gulf

    Bahrain’s king asks crown prince to form new cabinet

    mena

    Bahrain’s king asks crown prince to form new cabinet

    Prince Salman submitted resignation of old cabinet earlier, which the king accepted

    mena

    Crescent moon not sighted in Bahrain; Thursday marks first day of Ramadan

    ramadan

    Crescent moon not sighted in Bahrain; Thursday marks first day of Ramadan

    The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs did not receive any report or testimonies from sky gazers

    ramadan

    Bahrain to roll out e-Passports on March 20 with advanced security features

    gulf

    Bahrain to roll out e-Passports on March 20 with advanced security features

    The passport contains an electronic chip that helps obtain various visas around the world more easily

    gulf

    Procural secures $1.2 million seed investment

    business

    Procural secures $1.2 million seed investment

    A supply chain revolution is on the horizon as Bahrain-based startup set to expand its reach and scale its innovative platform

    business

    Watch: UAE leaders, Bahrain's King attend lunch, celebrate endurance race win

    uae

    Watch: UAE leaders, Bahrain's King attend lunch, celebrate endurance race win

    Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad won the World Endurance title on Saturday

    uae

    30,000 worshippers attend Pope's mass in Bahrain

    world

    30,000 worshippers attend Pope's mass in Bahrain

    The pontiff is on his second visit to the Gulf region

    world

    Pope aims to foster dialogue between Christians and Muslims during Bahrain visit

    gulf

    Pope aims to foster dialogue between Christians and Muslims during Bahrain visit

    Francis to meet King of Bahrain, address forum, hold open-air mass and lead prayer for peace

    gulf

    OMAN
    Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes Oman

    gulf

    Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes Oman

    Authorities stated they received calls from citizens reporting tremors at 7.55am local time

    gulf

    Watch: Man runs over two during vehicle stunt, arrested

    gulf

    Watch: Man runs over two during vehicle stunt, arrested

    He fled Al Bidaya area of Oman after severely injuring two people while drifting a modified vehicle

    gulf

    4 dead, 49 injured after bus flips over in Oman

    gulf

    4 dead, 49 injured after bus flips over in Oman

    Four were in critical condition, according to the sultanate's police

    gulf

    Oman reduces minimum salary required for expats to sponsor families: Report

    gulf

    Oman reduces minimum salary required for expats to sponsor families: Report

    The decision has been made in order to boost local economy, according to local media

    gulf

    Ramadan 2023: Oman announces the first day of holy month

    ramadan

    Ramadan 2023: Oman announces the first day of holy month

    The Sultanate confirms spotting the crescent moon on Wednesday 22 after the Magrib prayers

    ramadan

    Travelling to Oman? Tourists from these 100 countries can enter visa-free

    visa-and-immigration-in-uae

    Travelling to Oman? Tourists from these 100 countries can enter visa-free

    The move, aimed to boost the country's tourism industry, is designed to encourage more travellers to visit

    visa-and-immigration-in-uae

    Sharjah Ruler gifts latest historical works to Sultan of Oman during Muscat International Book Fair

    uae

    Sharjah Ruler gifts latest historical works to Sultan of Oman during Muscat International Book Fair

    His Highness has published 80 works so far in the genres of history, drama, and literature, with many translated into 20 languages

    uae

    UAE-Oman railway: New agreement signed to develop 303km network

    transport

    UAE-Oman railway: New agreement signed to develop 303km network

    Passenger trains will run up to 200 km per hour, slashing travel time to one hour and 40 minutes to reach Abu Dhabi

    transport

    UAE: Nepalese father-of-two participating for first time wins Dh100,000 in Mahzooz draw

    uae

    UAE: Nepalese father-of-two participating for first time wins Dh100,000 in Mahzooz draw

    He plans to use his windfall to start his own business and provide a better education for his children – one of whom encouraged him to participate in the first place

    uae

    Air gun pellet removed from 8-year-old's neck 3 months after getting shot

    gulf

    Air gun pellet removed from 8-year-old's neck 3 months after getting shot

    Many hospitals and doctors refused to take up the case as surgery was extremely risky

    gulf

    Air gun pellet removed from 8-year-old's neck 3 months after getting shot

    gulf

    Air gun pellet removed from 8-year-old's neck 3 months after getting shot

    Many hospitals and doctors refused to take up the case as surgery was extremely risky

    gulf

    KUWAIT
    Watch: Residents alerted as hail, thunderstorms, heavy rains hit parts of Kuwait

    gulf

    Watch: Residents alerted as hail, thunderstorms, heavy rains hit parts of Kuwait

    Authorities urge motorists to be cautious amid turbulent weather and closure of many key roads

    gulf

    Magnitude 3 earthquake hits Kuwait

    gulf

    Magnitude 3 earthquake hits Kuwait

    It occurred at 10.51am local time, according to the national news agency

    gulf

    UAE flight: Budget airline launches new route to Kuwait with fares starting from Dh99

    aviation

    UAE flight: Budget airline launches new route to Kuwait with fares starting from Dh99

    By adding a new destination to its existing network, the carrier moves toward enhancing connectivity in the region

    aviation

    Partial solar eclipse today: Holiday declared for public, private schools in Kuwait

    gulf

    Partial solar eclipse today: Holiday declared for public, private schools in Kuwait

    In a statement released on Monday, it was said that the decision was made in order to ensure the safety of the students

    gulf

    Ramadan 2023: Kuwait announces Thursday as first day of holy month

    ramadan

    Ramadan 2023: Kuwait announces Thursday as first day of holy month

    As per astronomical calculations, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar will last for 29 days this year

    ramadan

    Kuwait Oil Company declares 'state of emergency' after oil spill on land

    gulf

    Kuwait Oil Company declares 'state of emergency' after oil spill on land

    Teams were dispatched to determine the source of the leak and contain the incident

    gulf

    Kuwait prime minister submits cabinet resignation

    mena

    Kuwait prime minister submits cabinet resignation

    The outgoing cabinet is the third to be formed by Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al Sabah since he took the helm of the government in August

    mena

    India: Man smuggles in 2kg gold in compound form, arrested at airport

    world

    India: Man smuggles in 2kg gold in compound form, arrested at airport

    The passenger from Kuwait wrapped the packets containing the contraband around his legs using black adhesive tapes

    world

    Kuwait appoints new cabinet with Bader Al Mulla as oil minister

    gulf

    Kuwait appoints new cabinet with Bader Al Mulla as oil minister

    Abdul Wahab Al Rasheed is appointed as finance minister and Salem Al Sabah as foreign minister

    gulf

    Kuwait forms cabinet with new oil minister, finance minister re-appointed

    gulf

    Kuwait forms cabinet with new oil minister, finance minister re-appointed

    Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah re-named Kuwait's Prime Minister

    gulf

    Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah re-named Kuwait's Prime Minister

    gulf

    Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah re-named Kuwait's Prime Minister

    He has been assigned to nominate members of the new ministry

    gulf

    QATAR
    Qatar lifts ban on frozen seafood from India

    world

    Qatar lifts ban on frozen seafood from India

    The ban was imposed in November last year following alleged detection of Vibrio cholera from a few consignments from India

    world

    France and Qatar to strengthen defence and business ties

    gulf

    France and Qatar to strengthen defence and business ties

    Sheikh Tamim and Macron agree to 'intensify' bilateral ties in the fields of business, defence and security, says Elysee palace

    gulf

    Qatar donates World Cup cabins to quake-hit Turkey and Syria

    gulf

    Qatar donates World Cup cabins to quake-hit Turkey and Syria

    The mobile homes were used for a few weeks when Qatar hosted the football World Cup last year

    gulf

    Turkey-Syria earthquake: Qatar Cup semifinals ticket sales to be donated to victims

    football

    Turkey-Syria earthquake: Qatar Cup semifinals ticket sales to be donated to victims

    The 7.8 magnitude temblor hit the two neighbouring countries on Monday, causing widespread devastation and loss of life

    football

    Building collapse in Doha kills 1, search ongoing

    gulf

    Building collapse in Doha kills 1, search ongoing

    Rescuers found seven survivors from what Qatar's Interior Ministry describes as a four-story structure

    gulf

    Ramadan 2023: Qatar confirms first day of holy month

    ramadan

    Ramadan 2023: Qatar confirms first day of holy month

    The crescent moon was not sighted on Tuesday evening in the Gulf country

    ramadan

    Qatar Emir names new prime minister in shake-up

    gulf

    Qatar Emir names new prime minister in shake-up

    Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani named as the new head of government

    gulf

    Careem to end operations in Qatar from today in surprise move

    gulf

    Careem to end operations in Qatar from today in surprise move

    The company made the announcement in a message sent to customers on Monday

    gulf

    UAE announces integrated traffic violations system with Qatar

    transport

    UAE announces integrated traffic violations system with Qatar

    A similar project was launched last week by the Ministry of Interior, linking the system with Bahrain

    transport

    Qatar bans insect food after EU expands menu

    gulf

    Qatar bans insect food after EU expands menu

    The Gulf country says that insect products do not meet 'the requirements of halal food technical regulations'

    gulf

    Qatar extends validity of multi-entry permit with Hayya card until January 2024

    gulf

    Qatar extends validity of multi-entry permit with Hayya card until January 2024

    The Ministry of Interior in the Gulf country lists the requirements in place in order to enter using the pass

    gulf

    MENA
    Saudi Arabia and Syria in talks to resume consular services

    mena

    Saudi Arabia and Syria in talks to resume consular services

    The countries are 'preparing to reopen embassies after Eid Al Fitr'

    mena

    Ramadan 2023: UAE distributes 200,000kg dates to earthquake victims in Turkey

    ramadan

    Ramadan 2023: UAE distributes 200,000kg dates to earthquake victims in Turkey

    Hoping to alleviate survivors' suffering this holy month, humanitarian operations continue in areas affected by the tragedy

    ramadan

    UAE condemns statements by Israeli Minister of Finance denying existence of Palestinian people

    uae

    UAE condemns statements by Israeli Minister of Finance denying existence of Palestinian people

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Emirates' rejection of inciteful rhetoric and all practices that contradict moral and human values and principles

    uae

    Watch: It's time for Syrians to return to their Arab family, says UAE President

    uae

    Watch: It's time for Syrians to return to their Arab family, says UAE President

    Reassuring the earthquake survivors and victims, Sheikh Mohamed emphasised the country's solidarity saying 'UAE is with you in heart and spirit'

    uae

    Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister who urged  halt to judicial reforms

    mena

    Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister who urged halt to judicial reforms

    Yoav Galant asked the government to stop the legislative process for a month in view of huge protests across the country

    mena

    ERC gives out electric wheelchairs to quake-affected people of determination in Syria

    uae

    ERC gives out electric wheelchairs to quake-affected people of determination in Syria

    Operation Gallant Knight/2 initiative sees distribution of medical supplies, medicines and nutritional supplements to a number of homes for the elderly

    uae

    Defence minister calls for pause to reforms as Israelis protest

    mena

    Defence minister calls for pause to reforms as Israelis protest

    Yoav Galant calls for stopping the legislative process before lawmakers are due to vote next week on a central part of the government's proposals

    mena

    14 dead in US strikes on Syria after drone kills American contractor

    world

    14 dead in US strikes on Syria after drone kills American contractor

    Attack carried out in retaliation for drone that struck facility and killed US citizen

    world

    West Bank attack casts shadow over Israel-Palestinian talks

    mena

    West Bank attack casts shadow over Israel-Palestinian talks

    The shooting came as officials from both sides are meeting in Egypt in a bid to rein in a spiral of violence before Ramadan

    mena

    Iran's President 'welcomes' invitation to visit Saudi Arabia: official

    mena

    Iran's President 'welcomes' invitation to visit Saudi Arabia: official

    Ebrahim Raisi said so in a tweet earlier today following the reconciliation deal between the two countries

    mena

    Look: UAE President receives President of Syria

    uae

    Look: UAE President receives President of Syria

    Emirati fighter jets escorted the plane carrying Bashar Al Assad as he entered the country's airspace

    uae

    INDIA
    Dia Mirza wants to play positive characters

    entertainment

    Dia Mirza wants to play positive characters

    In her latest, 'Bheed', she takes on the role of an elite woman stuck on the road amidst the pandemic lockdown

    entertainment

    India: 25-year-old actress found dead in hotel room; police suspect suicide

    entertainment

    India: 25-year-old actress found dead in hotel room; police suspect suicide

    Akanksha had a huge following on social media, and her reel videos were quite popular on Instagram

    entertainment

    UAE-India flights: Etihad announces sale, ticket prices for less than Dh1,000

    travel

    UAE-India flights: Etihad announces sale, ticket prices for less than Dh1,000

    Fares to Manila, London, Singapore, and other cities have also been reduced as a part of the summer promotion

    travel

    'Disqualified MP': Rahul Gandhi updates Twitter bio

    asia

    'Disqualified MP': Rahul Gandhi updates Twitter bio

    This comes after he was convicted in a criminal defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark

    asia

    India: Malayalam actor Innocent passes away

    entertainment

    India: Malayalam actor Innocent passes away

    The former Member of Parliament was under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support

    entertainment

    'Family is what makes a home': Gauri Khan shares family photo with Shah Rukh, children

    entertainment

    'Family is what makes a home': Gauri Khan shares family photo with Shah Rukh, children

    The interior designer took to Instagram to share the image and announced the launch of a coffee table book

    entertainment

    Air India, Nepal Airlines planes mid-air collision averted; 2 air traffic controllers suspended

    aviation

    Air India, Nepal Airlines planes mid-air collision averted; 2 air traffic controllers suspended

    After it showed up on the radar that the two aircraft were in proximity, the Nepalese flight descended to 7,000 ft to avoid a major tragedy

    aviation

    Radhika Madan-starrer 'Sanaa' to open UK Asian Film Festival

    entertainment

    Radhika Madan-starrer 'Sanaa' to open UK Asian Film Festival

    The film revolves around a headstrong woman dealing with unhealed trauma

    entertainment

    Indian journalist attacked in US amid protests, asks Secret Service for help

    world

    Indian journalist attacked in US amid protests, asks Secret Service for help

    The Washington DC-based reporter was attacked while covering a protest by separatists

    world

    India: 4th grade student’s answer sheet goes viral as Neymar fan refuses to answer question about Messi

    offbeat

    India: 4th grade student’s answer sheet goes viral as Neymar fan refuses to answer question about Messi

    I'm a Brazil fan, I like Neymar and I don't like Messi, wrote Kerala student Risa Fathima

    offbeat

    Bollywood star Hina Khan responds to trolls, explains why she could not complete Umrah

    entertainment

    Bollywood star Hina Khan responds to trolls, explains why she could not complete Umrah

    The actress was severely criticised for sharing photos from her pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia

    entertainment

    PAKISTAN
    UAE leaders congratulate Pakistani president on National Day

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    UAE leaders congratulate Pakistani president on National Day

    The warm wishes were also extended to the country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

    uae

    Why is Pakistan prone to earthquakes?

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    Why is Pakistan prone to earthquakes?

    Here are some of the worst quakes to hit the country in modern times

    videos

    13 dead in Pakistan-Afghanistan earthquake: Tremors spark panic among residents of Delhi, other parts of North India

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    13 dead in Pakistan-Afghanistan earthquake: Tremors spark panic among residents of Delhi, other parts of North India

    Several people rushed out of their houses as furniture began to shake violently, with many gathering with families and pets in open spaces

    asia

    UAE offers condolences to Pakistan, Afghanistan over earthquake victims

    uae

    UAE offers condolences to Pakistan, Afghanistan over earthquake victims

    The country stands in solidarity with the two nations as they grapple with the aftermath of the disaster

    uae

    Pakistan court grants Imran Khan bail in 3 terrorism cases

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    Pakistan court grants Imran Khan bail in 3 terrorism cases

    Khan told the judge that he wanted to join the investigation in the cases registered against him by Lahore’s Racecourse police

    world

    Death toll from Pakistan, Afghanistan quake rises to 21

    asia

    Death toll from Pakistan, Afghanistan quake rises to 21

    Ten die in Afghanistan and 11 in Pakistan after the magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook South Asian region late on Tuesday

    asia

    UAE: Pakistani expats urged to remit money through official banking channels, promote tourism

    uae

    UAE: Pakistani expats urged to remit money through official banking channels, promote tourism

    Envoy also asks students to excel in both academic and extra-curricular activities on occasion of Pakistan Resolution Day

    uae

    Watch: UAE expats, kids celebrate Pakistan Day with cultural showcase

    uae

    Watch: UAE expats, kids celebrate Pakistan Day with cultural showcase

    Ambassador thanks the UAE Government and its leadership for being 'a steadfast friend of Pakistan'

    uae

    Ramadan 2023 moon-sighting: India, Pakistan, Oman, 11 other countries to announce start of holy month today

    ramadan

    Ramadan 2023 moon-sighting: India, Pakistan, Oman, 11 other countries to announce start of holy month today

    So far, 17 countries, including the UAE, have announced Thursday, March 23 as the first day of Ramadan

    ramadan

    At least 13 killed as magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Pakistan, Afghanistan, parts of India

    asia

    At least 13 killed as magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Pakistan, Afghanistan, parts of India

    More than 100 people were brought to hospitals in the Swat valley region of Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in a state of shock

    asia

    Three killed as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan, India, Pakistan

    asia

    Three killed as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan, India, Pakistan

    Epicentre was in Hindu Kush mountain range, near the remote northern Afghan province of Badakhshan

    asia

    PHILIPPINES
    Dubai-bound Filipino 'tourist' offloaded twice amidst tight immigration screening

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    Dubai-bound Filipino 'tourist' offloaded twice amidst tight immigration screening

    He presented a bank statement that reflected some funds under his name but authorities noticed that the account was opened only a month ago

    uae

    Filipino youth who went viral for his name 'Drink Water' becomes ambassador of popular beverage

    offbeat

    Filipino youth who went viral for his name 'Drink Water' becomes ambassador of popular beverage

    There are other Filipinos named Rice, Lord Voldemort, Mary Chris Mas, Macaroni, Parmesan Cheese, Abcde, and Glhynnyl Hylhyr Yzzyghyl

    offbeat

    Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Philippines, reports EMSC

    asia

    Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Philippines, reports EMSC

    The quake was a shallow tremor, which tends to cause more harm than deeper ones, but there were no immediate confirmed reports of major damage

    asia

    Philippines: Teenage K-Pop fan steals nearly Dh140,000 from grandma to buy merch

    offbeat

    Philippines: Teenage K-Pop fan steals nearly Dh140,000 from grandma to buy merch

    A social media post about the shocking incident went viral overnight, raking in over 90,000 reactions and 71,000 shares in less than 24 hours

    offbeat

    UAE-India flights: Etihad announces sale, ticket prices for less than Dh1,000

    travel

    UAE-India flights: Etihad announces sale, ticket prices for less than Dh1,000

    Fares to Manila, London, Singapore, and other cities have also been reduced as a part of the summer promotion

    travel

    'Yearbook requirement' at Manila airport? Filipino tourist wears full graduation attire instead

    travel

    'Yearbook requirement' at Manila airport? Filipino tourist wears full graduation attire instead

    In an exclusive interview with Khaleej Times, the traveller said the parody was not aimed at mocking anyone but to highlight the 'unreasonable stringent screening at the Philippine immigration'

    travel

    Filipino teen actor dies in horrific car accident

    asia

    Filipino teen actor dies in horrific car accident

    The luxury sedan he was riding in sideswiped an SUV and crashed into a concrete wall of a subdivision in Quezon City, Manila

    asia

    Philippine-UAE travel: Do passengers need to show graduation yearbook to board flights? Experts clarify

    uae

    Philippine-UAE travel: Do passengers need to show graduation yearbook to board flights? Experts clarify

    A Dubai-bound Filipino tourist was offloaded at the Philippine airport twice after he failed to show an AoSG

    uae

    Philippine governor killed at his home by gunmen while meeting villagers

    asia

    Philippine governor killed at his home by gunmen while meeting villagers

    At least six men armed with assault rifles alighted from a convoy and opened fire at the politician

    asia

    Dubai flights: Now, Filipinos flying home via Emirates can head to provinces with just 1 ticket

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    Dubai flights: Now, Filipinos flying home via Emirates can head to provinces with just 1 ticket

    Travellers can explore over twenty new destinations on both carriers' networks

    aviation

    Dubai: Philippine consulate announces weekend service for passport renewals, contract verification

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    Dubai: Philippine consulate announces weekend service for passport renewals, contract verification

    Notarial services, report of marriage, and other labour procedures will also be available during this one-day mission; pre-registration is required

    visa-and-immigration-in-uae

    AMERICAS
    US: Two dead, nine missing in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

    americas

    US: Two dead, nine missing in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

    Images on WGAL television showed debris piled in the street with at least one fire still burning hours later

    americas

    Biden, Trudeau pledge to stand together against authoritarian regimes

    americas

    Biden, Trudeau pledge to stand together against authoritarian regimes

    US President and Canadian PM decide to reduce their dependence on other countries for critical minerals and semiconductors

    americas

    US: Speaker McCarthy expects House will pass legislation to address TikTok

    tech

    US: Speaker McCarthy expects House will pass legislation to address TikTok

    He says testimony of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew before a US House Committee was very concerning

    tech

    Trump warns of 'death & destruction' if charged with a crime

    americas

    Trump warns of 'death & destruction' if charged with a crime

    Former US president falsely claims his defeat in 2020 was the result of fraud

    americas

    Is working from home really working?

    americas

    Is working from home really working?

    The attitude of many Americans towards their jobs appears to have changed during the long pandemic — and not for the better

    americas

    Apple CEO praises China's innovation, long history of cooperation on Beijing visit

    world

    Apple CEO praises China's innovation, long history of cooperation on Beijing visit

    Tim Cook lauds China at a time of rising tensions between Beijing and Washington and as Apple looks to reduce supply chain reliance on East Asian country

    world

    US: Trump loyalists flock to Waco for election rally overshadowed by legal threats

    americas

    US: Trump loyalists flock to Waco for election rally overshadowed by legal threats

    The former president faces growing legal peril from a series of ongoing criminal investigations, including the hush money case

    americas

    At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through US state of Mississippi

    americas

    At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through US state of Mississippi

    Search and rescue operations were underway as tens of thousands of people left without power

    americas

    New York's famous Flatiron Building sells for $190m at auction

    americas

    New York's famous Flatiron Building sells for $190m at auction

    americas

    Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online

    americas

    Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online

    Misinformation experts warn the images are harbingers of a new reality: waves of fake photos and videos flooding social media after major events

    americas

    EUROPE
    UK central bank hikes rates like Fed amid financial turmoil

    europe

    UK central bank hikes rates like Fed amid financial turmoil

    Decision followed report that inflation accelerated to 10.4% in February driven by the cost of food, clothing and dining out

    europe

    'End this nightmare': Indian students urge UK PM Rishi Sunak to act over English test scandal

    europe

    'End this nightmare': Indian students urge UK PM Rishi Sunak to act over English test scandal

    In 2014, tens of thousands of students' visas were revoked after it was discovered that some cheating took place at a language testing centre

    europe

    Swiss regulator Finma approves UBS takeover of Credit Suisse

    life-and-living

    Swiss regulator Finma approves UBS takeover of Credit Suisse

    The two largest banks in the wealthy Alpine nation famed for its banking prominence have been in negotiations throughout the weekend

    life-and-living

    War in Ukraine puts centuries of Swiss neutrality to the test

    world

    War in Ukraine puts centuries of Swiss neutrality to the test

    European neighbours are pulling the Swiss in one direction, while a tradition of neutrality pulls in another

    world

    A crypto fugitive’s very public life while on the run

    europe

    A crypto fugitive’s very public life while on the run

    Kwon became a target of investigators in three countries after two digital currencies issued by his company collapsed overnight

    europe

    Nuclear threat: Putin says will deploy tactical weapons in Belarus

    world

    Nuclear threat: Putin says will deploy tactical weapons in Belarus

    Russia will respond to Ukraine receiving depleted uranium ammunition from the West with deployment of similar weapons of its own

    world

    Vatican: Adults can also be victims, says Pope while expanding sex abuse law

    europe

    Vatican: Adults can also be victims, says Pope while expanding sex abuse law

    The new rules conform to other changes in the Catholic Church’s handling of abuse that were issued in the last four years

    europe

    France's Macron says will not yield to pension protests

    europe

    France's Macron says will not yield to pension protests

    Visit to Paris by Britain's King Charles postponed

    europe

    Rome: Pope promotes 'humanitarian corridors' for migrants

    europe

    Rome: Pope promotes 'humanitarian corridors' for migrants

    Families from Syria, Afghanistan, Rwanda and Ukraine were in the Vatican auditorium to meet with the pope

    europe

    Imran Khan, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin: 3 world leaders facing arrest, all you need to know

    world

    Imran Khan, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin: 3 world leaders facing arrest, all you need to know

    What are the cases and controversies that could land these three influential personalities behind bars?

    world

    Pension strikes: Mostly calm on Paris streets, garbage still piling up

    europe

    Pension strikes: Mostly calm on Paris streets, garbage still piling up

    europe

    AFRICA
    2 dead, 16 injured as train derails in northern Egypt

    world

    2 dead, 16 injured as train derails in northern Egypt

    At least 20 ambulances dispatched to accident scene near Qalyub city station to transfer the injured to nearby hospitals

    world

    UAE: Sultan bin Ahmed inaugurates housing project in Kenya

    africa

    UAE: Sultan bin Ahmed inaugurates housing project in Kenya

    Sharjah Deputy Ruler opens 'Home for a Home' project in Kalobeyei Settlement adjacent to one of Kenya's Kakuma camp

    africa

    Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur urges 'dignity' amid migrants storm

    world

    Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur urges 'dignity' amid migrants storm

    Popular sports figure speaks out against 'discrimination' after Tunisian President orders 'urgent measures' against irregular sub-Saharan migrants

    world

    Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu declared winner of presidential vote

    africa

    Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu declared winner of presidential vote

    The president-elect strikes a reconciliatory tone in a message directed at his political adversaries

    africa

    Sudan factions agree to form transitional govt on April 11

    africa

    Sudan factions agree to form transitional govt on April 11

    Spokesperson says military leaders and civilian political parties agreed on a committee for drafting a new constitution

    africa

    UK minister in Rwanda to reinforce migrant deportation plan

    africa

    UK minister in Rwanda to reinforce migrant deportation plan

    An agreement signed with the African country last year was part of measures intended to deter illegal arrivals

    africa

    Climate action: Governments vet crucial UN climate science report to be presented at COP28

    world

    Climate action: Governments vet crucial UN climate science report to be presented at COP28

    Diplomats to decide on final draft of 20-page warning about global warming prepared by IPCC scientists, which will be unveiled at Dubai conference

    world

    Reviving extinct species: India releases two cheetahs into the wild at Kuno National Park in MP

    asia

    Reviving extinct species: India releases two cheetahs into the wild at Kuno National Park in MP

    Duo among several of the big cats brought from Namibia and South Africa to repopulate their historical range in India, from where they became extinct 70 years ago

    asia

    Thousands of Nigerians rally a week before crucial vote

    africa

    Thousands of Nigerians rally a week before crucial vote

    More than 90 million people are registered to vote in the presidential election scheduled for February 25

    africa

    UAE: Kenyan nursing award winner opens school with prize money

    uae

    UAE: Kenyan nursing award winner opens school with prize money

    Anna Qabale Duba who won $250,000 at the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award also has ambitions to open a hospital in her hometown

    uae

    UAE condemns terrorist attack targeting military patrol in Niger

    uae

    UAE condemns terrorist attack targeting military patrol in Niger

    uae

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