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    ‘Buy now, pay later’ is the victim of its own success

    world

    ‘Buy now, pay later’ is the victim of its own success

    What once seemed like attractive economics have been upended by increasing competition and rising interest rates

    world

    Facebook seeks to block $3.7b UK mass action over market dominance

    europe

    Facebook seeks to block $3.7b UK mass action over market dominance

    Meta Platforms Inc is facing a collective lawsuit filed on behalf of around 45 million Facebook users in Britain

    europe

    Russian shelling kills 5 in tough eastern Ukraine combat

    europe

    Russian shelling kills 5 in tough eastern Ukraine combat

    The Kremlin’s and Kyiv’s forces remained locked in combat ahead of renewed military pushes that are expected when the weather improves

    europe

    Easy to use, mobile payment apps are also easy to misuse

    world

    Easy to use, mobile payment apps are also easy to misuse

    While they have taken steps to help prevent mishaps, a new report finds they offer few protections if, for instance, users accidentally send money to the wrong person

    world

    Michael Jackson's nephew to star in King of Pop biopic

    americas

    Michael Jackson's nephew to star in King of Pop biopic

    Lionsgate announces casting for the film being produced by Oscar-winning 'Bohemian Rhapsody' producer Graham King

    americas

    Will the metaverse be entertaining? Ask South Korea

    world

    Will the metaverse be entertaining? Ask South Korea

    In the world’s testing ground for tech, K-pop singers are being spun up out of pixels and doing battle in a virtual universe

    world

    New free Saudi transit visa comes into effect

    gulf

    New free Saudi transit visa comes into effect

    It will allow visitors to enter the Kingdom, perform Umrah, visit Madinah, and tourist spots as well

    gulf

    'I acted pretty decisively', says UK PM after sacking party chair

    europe

    'I acted pretty decisively', says UK PM after sacking party chair

    Rishi Sunak: 'I will take whatever steps are necessary to restore the integrity back into politics'

    europe

    Blinken reaffirms two-state solution ahead of Israeli-Palestinian visit

    mena

    Blinken reaffirms two-state solution ahead of Israeli-Palestinian visit

    US Secretary of State says he will urge Israelis and Palestinians to calm tensions during his meeting with Netanyahu and Abbas

    mena

    UAE leaders condole Saudi King over passing of Prince Abdulelah bin Saud

    uae

    UAE leaders condole Saudi King over passing of Prince Abdulelah bin Saud

    The funeral prayer for the deceased will be performed tomorrow in Riyadh

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

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    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

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    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
    Did Cristiano Ronaldo marry Georgina Rodriguez in Saudi Arabia? Photo goes viral

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    Did Cristiano Ronaldo marry Georgina Rodriguez in Saudi Arabia? Photo goes viral

    After moving to the Saudi club Al Nassr early this month, the former Manchester United star has already played in two matches in Riyadh

    gulf

    Will Messi join Ronaldo in Saudi after rejecting PSG contract extension offer?

    football

    Will Messi join Ronaldo in Saudi after rejecting PSG contract extension offer?

    'We would like to see Cristiano and Messi in the same league again', Saudi football official tells Spanish newspaper

    football

    Saudi Arabia prepares to welcome 2 million pilgrims for Haj and Umrah

    gulf

    Saudi Arabia prepares to welcome 2 million pilgrims for Haj and Umrah

    This comes weeks after the kingdom lifted restrictions on numbers, as well as an age limit, on visitors for the first time in three years

    gulf

    Ronaldo starts with a win after Saudi move

    football

    Ronaldo starts with a win after Saudi move

    He leads Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq in his first match

    football

    New free Saudi transit visa comes into effect

    gulf

    New free Saudi transit visa comes into effect

    It will allow visitors to enter the Kingdom, perform Umrah, visit Madinah, and tourist spots as well

    gulf

    Women drive fast train to Makkah as Saudi workforce evolves

    mena

    Women drive fast train to Makkah as Saudi workforce evolves

    ‘The first day working here was like a dream for me — entering the train, entering the cabin,’ says Tharaa Ali

    mena

    Watch: Fans taunt Ronaldo with 'Messi' cheers after Al Nassr crashes out of Saudi Super Cup

    football

    Watch: Fans taunt Ronaldo with 'Messi' cheers after Al Nassr crashes out of Saudi Super Cup

    Portuguese striker was blamed for team's loss after failing to score a goal from point-blank range

    football

    Look: Cristiano Ronaldo gifted $780,000 Saudi Arabia-themed watch to celebrate Al Nassr move

    sports

    Look: Cristiano Ronaldo gifted $780,000 Saudi Arabia-themed watch to celebrate Al Nassr move

    The bespoke timepiece is set with over 300 Tsavorite stones – the most expensive of all garnets, and roughly 200 times more rare than emeralds

    sports

    Saudi announces up to 1 million riyal fine for tourism facilities violating rules

    gulf

    Saudi announces up to 1 million riyal fine for tourism facilities violating rules

    Unlicensed facilities conducting tourism activities should obtain a licence before March 25

    gulf

    Messi's PSG beat Ronaldo-led Riyadh XI in a high-scoring thriller 5-4

    football

    Messi's PSG beat Ronaldo-led Riyadh XI in a high-scoring thriller 5-4

    Portuguese striker scores two goals in his Saudi Arabia debut

    football

    BAHRAIN
    Pope visits Bahrain for interfaith talks over the weekend

    mena

    Pope visits Bahrain for interfaith talks over the weekend

    The Argentine Christian figure has made outreach to Muslim communities a priority during his papacy, having visited a number of them over the years

    mena

    UAE-Bahrain ties riding on 'great hope', says Abdullah bin Zayed

    gulf

    UAE-Bahrain ties riding on 'great hope', says Abdullah bin Zayed

    UAE foreign minister co-chairs 10th session of UAE-Bahrain Joint Higher Committee

    gulf

    UAE-Bahrain relations based on strong pillars of fraternity: King Hamad

    uae

    UAE-Bahrain relations based on strong pillars of fraternity: King Hamad

    The Bahrain King receives UAE Minister Sheikh abdullah, praises Emirates' role in laying the foundation for security and stability in the region

    uae

    New work permit announced for expats in Bahrain

    gulf

    New work permit announced for expats in Bahrain

    This comes a month after it was declared that flexi permit, which allowed holders to take up freelance jobs with multiple employers, would be abolished

    gulf

    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

    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

    Woman caught on camera assaulting special needs child in Bahrain

    gulf

    Woman caught on camera assaulting special needs child in Bahrain

    Verdict follows a public outcry after a video recorded by another employee went viral on social media

    gulf

    Bahrain announces new labour reforms, to update expat worker permits, increase protection

    gulf

    Bahrain announces new labour reforms, to update expat worker permits, increase protection

    Proposed set of new labour reforms will replace Flexi Permits and streamline processes involved with registering for work or change of employment

    gulf

    OMAN
    Look: 'Psychic' Omani goes viral for accurately predicting losing teams at Fifa World Cup

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    Look: 'Psychic' Omani goes viral for accurately predicting losing teams at Fifa World Cup

    His reverse magic has worked right from the first game when he wore the Qatar colours when they lost in the tournament opener to Ecuador

    fifa-world-cup

    Watch: Heavy rains hit UAE, GCC; roads waterlogged

    weather

    Watch: Heavy rains hit UAE, GCC; roads waterlogged

    Videos show rains pouring on flooded roads; authorities issue warnings

    weather

    UAE holidays: 5 affordable, popular getaways that offer adventure and scenic beauty

    travel

    UAE holidays: 5 affordable, popular getaways that offer adventure and scenic beauty

    The year's last long weekend is just around the corner, KT helps you plan an inexpensive trip to help make this year a memorable one

    travel

    Watch: UAE leaders congratulate Oman on 52nd National Day

    gulf

    Watch: UAE leaders congratulate Oman on 52nd National Day

    The President put up a post on Instagram, wishing the neighbouring country

    gulf

    Watch: No, this is not the Arctic, it's Oman; snow drapes mountain as temperature hits sub-zero in Gulf country

    gulf

    Watch: No, this is not the Arctic, it's Oman; snow drapes mountain as temperature hits sub-zero in Gulf country

    Jebel Shams — one of Oman's highest mountains — is a top tourist spot in the country, offering a spectacular view of the 'Grand Canyon of Arabia'

    gulf

    Look: 51 people rescued after being stranded by floods in Oman

    gulf

    Look: 51 people rescued after being stranded by floods in Oman

    The region has been experiencing torrential downpours for about a week, leading to flooding in the Gulf country

    gulf

    UAE visit visa extension from Dh599: 3 package options for tourists as new rules take effect

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    UAE visit visa extension from Dh599: 3 package options for tourists as new rules take effect

    Oman has always been a popular winter destination but with the new visa change requirement, agencies are seeing a spike in travel demand

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    New UAE visit visa extension rule: With buses fully booked, travellers take Oman cab for Dh200

    uae

    New UAE visit visa extension rule: With buses fully booked, travellers take Oman cab for Dh200

    Bus tickets to the neighbouring country have been in high demand since the rule was revised, according to travel agents

    uae

    Oil tanker hit by bomb-carrying drone off Oman: Official

    gulf

    Oil tanker hit by bomb-carrying drone off Oman: Official

    While no one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, suspicion has fallen on Iran

    gulf

    Oman energy minister sees oil prices coming down after winter

    energy

    Oman energy minister sees oil prices coming down after winter

    At COP27, Salim Al Aufi says the price will go to 'a much more comfortable position in the 70s' after winter season

    energy

    Oman energy minister sees oil prices coming down after winter

    energy

    Oman energy minister sees oil prices coming down after winter

    At COP27, Salim Al Aufi says the price will go to 'a much more comfortable position in the 70s' after winter season

    energy

    KUWAIT
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Kuwait's government submits resignation to Crown Prince

    gulf

    Kuwait's government submits resignation to Crown Prince

    Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al Sabah submitted the resignation on behalf of the government

    gulf

    UAE flights: Airline announces launch of new route to Kuwait

    aviation

    UAE flights: Airline announces launch of new route to Kuwait

    Direct flights will connect both cities daily starting from October 31

    aviation

    QATAR
    Messi's Qatar World Cup room to be turned into museum

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    Messi's Qatar World Cup room to be turned into museum

    Argentinian striker led his team into victory in his last ever World Cup final this year

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    Qatar-based storekeeper wins 1kg of 24-carat gold in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

    uae

    Qatar-based storekeeper wins 1kg of 24-carat gold in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

    The expat plans to invest his winnings into his twin daughters’ futures

    uae

    Fifa World Cup: Omani lawyer offers Messi $1 million for bisht gifted to him by Emir of Qatar

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    Fifa World Cup: Omani lawyer offers Messi $1 million for bisht gifted to him by Emir of Qatar

    The Argentina captain was presented the traditional Arabic cloak following his team's dramatic victory over France in the final

    fifa-world-cup

    Fifa to probe Dubai chef Salt Bae's 'undue access' at World Cup final

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    Fifa to probe Dubai chef Salt Bae's 'undue access' at World Cup final

    The Turkish restaurateur was widely criticised for twice grabbing the arm of Messi, who tried to sidestep the unwanted attention

    fifa-world-cup

    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

    'It could be today': Messi sent message to his late grandma just before Argentina won Fifa World Cup

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    'It could be today': Messi sent message to his late grandma just before Argentina won Fifa World Cup

    Ever since he turned professional, he has dedicated all his goals to his late grandmother by pointing to the sky

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    Fifa World Cup: This Chinese fan watched Argentina's Beijing Olympic triumph; now he wants to see them win again

    fifa-world-cup

    Fifa World Cup: This Chinese fan watched Argentina's Beijing Olympic triumph; now he wants to see them win again

    Lee was at the National Stadium in Beijing when Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0, in the football final of the 2008 Summer Olympics in China

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    Covid-19: Qatar announces new travel rule for passengers from China

    coronavirus

    Covid-19: Qatar announces new travel rule for passengers from China

    New regulation to take effect from tomorrow and applies to all passengers regardless of vaccination status

    coronavirus

    Dubai-based chef Salt Bae banned from football tournament after viral Fifa World Cup videos upset fans

    fifa-world-cup

    Dubai-based chef Salt Bae banned from football tournament after viral Fifa World Cup videos upset fans

    Several clips of the chef touching the iconic trophy, and asking players like Lionel Messi to pose for snaps, received widespread backlash online

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    Dubai flights: Flydubai carries over 130,000 football fans to Qatar for Fifa World Cup

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    Dubai flights: Flydubai carries over 130,000 football fans to Qatar for Fifa World Cup

    Passengers from as many as 171 countries travelled to Doha on the day of the match, with the carrier operating up to 30 flights daily specifically for fans

    uae

    Look: Dubai chef Salt Bae poses with Argentina's World Cup trophy, angers fans

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    Look: Dubai chef Salt Bae poses with Argentina's World Cup trophy, angers fans

    According to Fifa, the prestigious 18-carat trophy can only be touched and held by a select group, which includes former winners and heads of state

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    MENA
    Women drive fast train to Makkah as Saudi workforce evolves

    mena

    Women drive fast train to Makkah as Saudi workforce evolves

    ‘The first day working here was like a dream for me — entering the train, entering the cabin,’ says Tharaa Ali

    mena

    Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes northwestern Iran

    mena

    Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes northwestern Iran

    Rescue teams despatched to the city of Khoy as houses and buildings damaged

    mena

    Iranian Olympic skier flees to Germany: Media report

    mena

    Iranian Olympic skier flees to Germany: Media report

    Atefeh Ahmadi was the only woman from Iran to qualify for last year's Beijing Winter Games

    mena

    New gun attack in east Jerusalem after synagogue mass shooting

    mena

    New gun attack in east Jerusalem after synagogue mass shooting

    13-year-old Palestinian boy shoots at father, son in Silwan; Israeli authorities arrest 42 in connection with Friday's synagogue shooting

    mena

    Blinken reaffirms two-state solution ahead of Israeli-Palestinian visit

    mena

    Blinken reaffirms two-state solution ahead of Israeli-Palestinian visit

    US Secretary of State says he will urge Israelis and Palestinians to calm tensions during his meeting with Netanyahu and Abbas

    mena

    Blinken arrives in Egypt as Middle East violence erupts

    mena

    Blinken arrives in Egypt as Middle East violence erupts

    US Secretary of State will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and call for steps to de-escalate tensions

    mena

    Israel takes measures against families of attackers

    mena

    Israel takes measures against families of attackers

    Family home of a Palestinian in east Jerusalem, who killed seven people near a synagogue, sealed

    mena

    Iran says it repelled drone attack on military site

    mena

    Iran says it repelled drone attack on military site

    The announcement of the attack comes at a tense time in Tehran, which has been rocked by protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in Sept and tensions over its N-programme

    mena

    Challenge for Tunisian democracy: Getting voters to show up

    mena

    Challenge for Tunisian democracy: Getting voters to show up

    President Saied pins hopes on Sunday’s second round of voting, which will wrap up his sweeping redesign of the country's politics that began when he suspended the previous parliament in 2021

    mena

    UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack near Jerusalem synagogue

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    UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack near Jerusalem synagogue

    Seven people killed after a Palestinian gunman shot at people in a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov boulevard

    uae

    Seven killed in east Jerusalem synagogue shooting

    mena

    Seven killed in east Jerusalem synagogue shooting

    Police say gunman was 'neutralised' at the scene

    mena

    INDIA
    India: Adani empire strikes back after Hindenburg fraud report; shares rise to 9.5% on Monday

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    India: Adani empire strikes back after Hindenburg fraud report; shares rise to 9.5% on Monday

    The research alleged 'brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme over the course of decades' by the Indian tycoon's company

    asia

    Deepika Padukone hides face under hoodie as she visits cinema hall to see public's reaction to 'Pathaan'

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    Deepika Padukone hides face under hoodie as she visits cinema hall to see public's reaction to 'Pathaan'

    She visited Mumbai's Gaiety Galaxy theatre on Sunday, January 29

    entertainment

    'Grateful, happy, loved': Shah Rukh Khan greets fans outside Mumbai residence post 'Pathaan' success

    entertainment

    'Grateful, happy, loved': Shah Rukh Khan greets fans outside Mumbai residence post 'Pathaan' success

    Dressed in all-black and a bandanna, Shah Rukh on Sunday made an appearance on the balcony of his sea-facing bungalow 'Mannat'

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    Bollywood blockbuster: Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan dialogue goes viral, shows Arabic connect

    entertainment

    Bollywood blockbuster: Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan dialogue goes viral, shows Arabic connect

    The brand ambassador of Dubai truly did represent the city in this movie with his action-packed scenes filmed in the emirate

    entertainment

    Will Rahul Gandhi’s march revive Congress?

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    Will Rahul Gandhi’s march revive Congress?

    The march is just the beginning for Rahul who will need to put in a lot of work to turn the fortunes of the party

    opinion

    Indian rupee falls against UAE dirham in early trade

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    Indian rupee falls against UAE dirham in early trade

    Other Asian currencies advanced, led by the onshore Chinese yuan

    markets

    India: Supreme Court to hear plea against ban on BBC documentary

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    India: Supreme Court to hear plea against ban on BBC documentary

    A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said it would list the matter for hearing on next Monday

    asia

    India: Apple's key supplier Jabil begins making AirPods parts for export, says report

    tech

    India: Apple's key supplier Jabil begins making AirPods parts for export, says report

    The tech giant wants the country to account for up to 25% of its production, from about 5%-7% now

    tech

    India's Adani hits back at Hindenburg, insists made full disclosure

    markets

    India's Adani hits back at Hindenburg, insists made full disclosure

    Adani Group says the report was intended to enable the US-based short seller to book gains

    markets

    Indian flight from UAE makes emergency landing at Kerala airport

    aviation

    Indian flight from UAE makes emergency landing at Kerala airport

    The Air India Express flight had a technical glitch, according to an airport spokesperson

    aviation

    India: French actress claims to be held hostage in home, ends up in court disputing property with another woman

    asia

    India: French actress claims to be held hostage in home, ends up in court disputing property with another woman

    Both she and a Nepali resident claim to be the owners of the house in which they are currently residing

    asia

    PAKISTAN
    Pakistan to impose new taxes worth Rs200 billion to comply with IMF conditions

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    Pakistan to impose new taxes worth Rs200 billion to comply with IMF conditions

    The country is also considering discontinuing power subsidies, new tax on raw materials for exports, and hikes in power and gas tariffs

    world

    Pakistan govt hikes petrol and diesel prices by Rs35 a litre

    asia

    Pakistan govt hikes petrol and diesel prices by Rs35 a litre

    The decision comes days before IMF mission’s visit to discuss the stalled ninth review of the current funding programme

    asia

    Pakistan: Strong earthquake jolts Islamabad, other cities

    asia

    Pakistan: Strong earthquake jolts Islamabad, other cities

    An earthquake shook Tajikistan, the South Asian country's Met Department has confirmed

    asia

    10 children killed in Pakistan when their boat capsized: Police

    asia

    10 children killed in Pakistan when their boat capsized: Police

    All of the dead so far recovered from Tanda Dam lake were between seven and 14 years old

    asia

    UAE strongly condemns bombing of mosque in Pakistan

    uae

    UAE strongly condemns bombing of mosque in Pakistan

    The blast, which took place in Peshawar, killed over 30 and injured over 100 worshippers

    uae

    UAE President's trip to Islamabad postponed due to 'bad weather conditions'

    uae

    UAE President's trip to Islamabad postponed due to 'bad weather conditions'

    Pakistan Prime Minister's Office said the visit would be rescheduled, and new dates will be announced soon

    uae

    Pakistan: Suicide bombing at mosque in Peshawar kills at least 59, injures 170

    asia

    Pakistan: Suicide bombing at mosque in Peshawar kills at least 59, injures 170

    A portion of the building has collapsed and several people are believed to be under it

    asia

    UAE offers condolences to Pakistan over bus accident that killed over 40 people

    uae

    UAE offers condolences to Pakistan over bus accident that killed over 40 people

    Forty-one bodies had been recovered from the wreckage, some beyond recognition

    uae

    Pakistan: 40 people dead after passenger bus crashes, catches fire

    asia

    Pakistan: 40 people dead after passenger bus crashes, catches fire

    The bus was carrying 44 passengers from Quetta in Balochistan province to Karachi in neighbouring Sindh province

    asia

    Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto to visit Russia on Sunday

    asia

    Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto to visit Russia on Sunday

    The trip comes after a high-level Russia delegation led by energy minister Nikolay Shulginov visited Pakistan last week to explore possibilities of providing oil to the cash-strapped country

    asia

    PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz returns to Pakistan after about 4-month stay in UK

    asia

    PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz returns to Pakistan after about 4-month stay in UK

    Vows to utilise all her energy to strengthen the party ahead of crucial national assembly elections

    asia

    PHILIPPINES
    Philippines defiant, says won't cooperate with ICC investigation

    asia

    Philippines defiant, says won't cooperate with ICC investigation

    Duterte's crackdown on drugs blamed for over 6,200 deaths; Marcos has previously said he did not intend to rejoin international court

    asia

    Philippine plane crash kills 2; second flight carrying 6 still missing

    world

    Philippine plane crash kills 2; second flight carrying 6 still missing

    The crashed aircraft was looking for another one carrying six passengers that had gone missing the previous day

    world

    With music and gifts, Philippines welcomes back Chinese tourists

    asia

    With music and gifts, Philippines welcomes back Chinese tourists

    The country, known for its powdery white sand beaches and lush marine life, is targeting 4.8 million foreign tourists this year, after 2.6 million in 2022

    asia

    'Can't live without onions': Filipinos in UAE share how crisis changed life, cooking back home

    uae

    'Can't live without onions': Filipinos in UAE share how crisis changed life, cooking back home

    There's a new joke running around in the Philippines: Instead of gifting your wife a diamond ring, give onion rings

    uae

    Philippines to offer VAT refund to foreign tourists by 2024

    asia

    Philippines to offer VAT refund to foreign tourists by 2024

    The plan is to allow foreigners to get a tax refund on items they are taking out of the country

    asia

    Forget flowers, Filipina bride carries 5kg onion bouquet down the aisle on wedding day

    offbeat

    Forget flowers, Filipina bride carries 5kg onion bouquet down the aisle on wedding day

    Another couple ordered several sacks of the prized vegetable, not for a dinner spread but as souvenirs for guests

    offbeat

    Dubai: 'Project manager' who earns only Dh1,000? Illegal employment, visa processing exposed

    visa-and-immigration-in-uae

    Dubai: 'Project manager' who earns only Dh1,000? Illegal employment, visa processing exposed

    Many OFWs, who expressed their frustration on social media, had not understood the move and were spreading false information

    visa-and-immigration-in-uae

    OFWs in UAE: New contract verification rules put on hold, official confirms

    jobs

    OFWs in UAE: New contract verification rules put on hold, official confirms

    The new requirements — which were supposed to be come into force on February 1 — are met with resistance, but the Philippine labour office stresses that ‘the aim is not to trouble people’

    jobs

    'Unacceptable': Philippine senators slam Customs for 'humiliating' cabin crew carrying onions from Dubai, Riyadh

    asia

    'Unacceptable': Philippine senators slam Customs for 'humiliating' cabin crew carrying onions from Dubai, Riyadh

    10 cabin crew members of Philippine Airlines tried to bring home 27kg of onions, 10.5kg of lemons, and 1kg of strawberries and blueberries

    asia

    Filipina-American wins Miss Universe: Meet the eco-friendly designer who won the crown

    world

    Filipina-American wins Miss Universe: Meet the eco-friendly designer who won the crown

    She was crowned on Saturday night over Miss Venezuela, Amanda Dudamel

    world

    Video: Filipino cabin crew who brought 27kg onions from Dubai, Riyadh charged with smuggling

    asia

    Video: Filipino cabin crew who brought 27kg onions from Dubai, Riyadh charged with smuggling

    'Let's destroy the items so they won't be able to use them,' one flight attendant was overheard as saying, according to customs authorities

    asia

    AMERICAS
    3 dead, 4 hurt in latest shooting in California: Police

    americas

    3 dead, 4 hurt in latest shooting in California: Police

    Injured who were taken to a hospital are in critical condition

    americas

    Trump opens 2024 run, says he's 'more committed' than ever

    americas

    Trump opens 2024 run, says he's 'more committed' than ever

    'The gun is fired, and the campaign season has started,' says Stephen Stepanek, outgoing chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party

    americas

    Lots of sound and fury on US debt, but not a crisis — yet

    business

    Lots of sound and fury on US debt, but not a crisis — yet

    A mostly political argument that could turn into genuine financial trouble this summer if the US runs out of accounting manoeuvres to keep paying its bills

    business

    Police body cam footage shows Paul Pelosi hammer attack

    americas

    Police body cam footage shows Paul Pelosi hammer attack

    The situation appears relatively calm on camera but both men have a hand on the weapon

    americas

    Michael Jackson's nephew to star in King of Pop biopic

    americas

    Michael Jackson's nephew to star in King of Pop biopic

    Lionsgate announces casting for the film being produced by Oscar-winning 'Bohemian Rhapsody' producer Graham King

    americas

    US: Tyre Nichols case revives calls for significant change in police culture

    americas

    US: Tyre Nichols case revives calls for significant change in police culture

    The 29-year-old’s fatal encounter with cops is a glaring reminder that efforts to reform policing have failed to prevent more flashpoints

    americas

    US: Mother convicted of killing her infant twins

    americas

    US: Mother convicted of killing her infant twins

    “I was in shock. I didn’t know what to do,” she told the jury

    americas

    Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes

    americas

    Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes

    Tipping fatigue, it seems, is swarming America as more businesses adopt digital payment methods that automatically prompts customers to leave a gratuity

    americas

    5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink?

    americas

    5 women, immense power: Can they keep US from fiscal brink?

    It's the first time in history that the four leaders of the two congressional spending committees are women

    americas

    'Where was the humanity?' asks mother of killed Memphis man

    americas

    'Where was the humanity?' asks mother of killed Memphis man

    She knew her son was dead when she and her husband rushed to the hospital after he was beaten by five police officers during a traffic stop on January 7, RowVaughn Wells tells CNN

    americas

    EUROPE
    France must raise pension age to 64, says prime minister

    europe

    France must raise pension age to 64, says prime minister

    Government’s plan to raise the retirement age from 62 is no longer negotiable

    europe

    Paris rallies demand release of Europeans imprisoned in Iran

    europe

    Paris rallies demand release of Europeans imprisoned in Iran

    Tehran detained a number of foreigners and dual nationals over the years, accusing them of espionage or other state security offences

    europe

    Retired Nato general Petr Pavel wins Czech presidential vote

    europe

    Retired Nato general Petr Pavel wins Czech presidential vote

    He was decorated as a hero in the Serbo-Croatian war when he helped free French troops from a war zone

    europe

    Top French university bans use of ChatGPT to prevent plagiarism

    europe

    Top French university bans use of ChatGPT to prevent plagiarism

    The artificial intelligence-based programme has already been banned in some public schools in New York City and Seattle, according to US media reports

    europe

    'I acted pretty decisively', says UK PM after sacking party chair

    europe

    'I acted pretty decisively', says UK PM after sacking party chair

    Rishi Sunak: 'I will take whatever steps are necessary to restore the integrity back into politics'

    europe

    Facebook seeks to block $3.7b UK mass action over market dominance

    europe

    Facebook seeks to block $3.7b UK mass action over market dominance

    Meta Platforms Inc is facing a collective lawsuit filed on behalf of around 45 million Facebook users in Britain

    europe

    Russian shelling kills 5 in tough eastern Ukraine combat

    europe

    Russian shelling kills 5 in tough eastern Ukraine combat

    The Kremlin’s and Kyiv’s forces remained locked in combat ahead of renewed military pushes that are expected when the weather improves

    europe

    Britain's Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike

    europe

    Britain's Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike

    Relations between Moscow and London had sunk to their lowest level in decades even before Russia attacked Ukraine, on the back of the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal

    europe

    France minister 'shocked' after train runs over cat 'deliberately'

    europe

    France minister 'shocked' after train runs over cat 'deliberately'

    Police officers in 4,000 stations across the country would be trained to respond to animal trafficking and abuse, announces Gerald Darmanin

    europe

    Britain considers allowing foreign students to work longer hours: The Times

    europe

    Britain considers allowing foreign students to work longer hours: The Times

    The idea is at an early stage and has yet to be agreed across government, says the report

    europe

    UAE's next historic space mission: Meet the astronauts who will join Sultan Al Neyadi on  journey to ISS

    uae

    UAE's next historic space mission: Meet the astronauts who will join Sultan Al Neyadi on journey to ISS

    The Emirati astronaut, who underwent training at SpaceX in the US along with the other crew members, is now getting ready for the launch scheduled next month

    uae

    AFRICA
    Mali's world-beating nonuplets back home

    africa

    Mali's world-beating nonuplets back home

    Halima Cisse, a young woman from the northern city of Timbuktu, gave birth to five girls and four boys in Casablanca, Morocco, in May 2021

    africa

    'They made us proud': Moroccan excitement at World Cup win shared by Africa and Arab world

    fifa-world-cup

    'They made us proud': Moroccan excitement at World Cup win shared by Africa and Arab world

    The 1-0 win over Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal is Morocco's third over a highly ranked European team in the tournament

    fifa-world-cup

    Somali troops overpower militants to end hotel siege

    africa

    Somali troops overpower militants to end hotel siege

    Eight civilians and one soldier killed in the attack by six Al Shabaab insurgents on Villa Rose hotel in Mogadishu

    africa

    14 memorial service guests killed in Cameroon landslide

    africa

    14 memorial service guests killed in Cameroon landslide

    The disaster took place in the eastern outskirts of the working-class district of Damas, situated in the capital city Yaounde

    africa

    Eight killed in mass shooting at birthday party in South Africa

    africa

    Eight killed in mass shooting at birthday party in South Africa

    The gunmen fled after the attack, and no arrests have been made

    africa

    After Covid-19, Ebola lockdowns drive Uganda's workers into debt

    africa

    After Covid-19, Ebola lockdowns drive Uganda's workers into debt

    The deadly virus has infected 142 people and killed at least 55 since the country declared an outbreak in September

    africa

    Nine killed in fuel tanker explosion near Johannesburg

    africa

    Nine killed in fuel tanker explosion near Johannesburg

    The tanker, transporting LPG, got stuck under a bridge close to a hospital and houses

    africa

    At least 120 killed after flooding in DR Congo capital Kinshasa

    africa

    At least 120 killed after flooding in DR Congo capital Kinshasa

    The government announces three days of national mourning from Wednesday onwards, according to a statement from Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde's office

    africa

    Al Shabab extremist group attacks hotel in Somali capital

    africa

    Al Shabab extremist group attacks hotel in Somali capital

    Militants storm the Villa Rose hotel, the group says it targeted the nearby presidential palace

    africa

    WHO chief Tedros walking tightrope on homeland Tigray

    africa

    WHO chief Tedros walking tightrope on homeland Tigray

    Last week's ceasefire deal between Ethiopia's government and the Tigrayan rebels raised hopes that the brutal conflict might be nearing its end

    africa

    Striking Kenya Airways pilots to 'resume duty' Wednesday: union

    africa

    Striking Kenya Airways pilots to 'resume duty' Wednesday: union

    The protesting pilots, who make up 10 per cent of the workforce, were pressing for the payment of all salaries stopped during the Covid-19 pandemic

    africa

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