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    Watch: Teenagers loot Apple store in Philadelphia

    tech

    Watch: Teenagers loot Apple store in Philadelphia

    Many stolen Apple devices were abandoned by the thieves as Apple’s anti-theft technology had deactivated them

    tech

    COP28 President-Designate calls for robust response to global stocktake

    uae

    COP28 President-Designate calls for robust response to global stocktake

    We have no time to waste. We need a detailed action plan across the key pillars of the Paris Agreement, says Al Jaber

    uae

    56,000 Pakistan schools shut over eye virus outbreak

    asia

    56,000 Pakistan schools shut over eye virus outbreak

    Millions of students will stay home after Punjab province announces blanket closures, having recorded 357,000 conjunctivitis cases since the start of the year

    asia

    10-year-old girl sets world record for quickest blindfolded chess set arrangement

    asia

    10-year-old girl sets world record for quickest blindfolded chess set arrangement

    The prodigy took 45.72 seconds to earn the title

    asia

    Sudan medics warn that cholera and dengue fever are spreading

    mena

    Sudan medics warn that cholera and dengue fever are spreading

    18 people died and 265 infected with cholera in Al Qadarif state, say health authorities

    mena

    Hyundai, Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk; urge owners to park outdoors in US

    world

    Hyundai, Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk; urge owners to park outdoors in US

    The recalls cover multiple models from the 2010 through 2015 model years including Hyundai's Santa Fe SUV and Kia's Sorrento SUV

    world

    Researchers create refined map of Zealandia, the eighth continent underwater

    world

    Researchers create refined map of Zealandia, the eighth continent underwater

    Schoolgirl is latest victim of UK's knife crime 'scourge'

    europe

    Schoolgirl is latest victim of UK's knife crime 'scourge'

    99 people under the age of 25 were killed in England and Wales with a knife or sharp object in the year to March 2023: Official figures

    europe

    UAE-Thailand Cepa to bolster bilateral ties, trade to another level, says ambassador

    business

    UAE-Thailand Cepa to bolster bilateral ties, trade to another level, says ambassador

    Thai ambassador noted that completion of the agreement and strong participation in the upcoming COP28 are his top priorities in the coming months

    business

    Arab family of five shot dead as crime rates in Israel soar

    mena

    Arab family of five shot dead as crime rates in Israel soar

    More than 180 Arab citizens in Israel have been killed in crime-related violence since January — a seven-year high — in a spate of killings

    mena

    Third Bahraini soldier dies after Houthi drone attack close to Saudi border

    gulf

    Third Bahraini soldier dies after Houthi drone attack close to Saudi border

    He succumbed to the injuries sustained during the attack on Monday, which killed two other servicemen

    gulf

    Nasa’s Hubble Space Telescope captures breathtaking Sombrero galaxy

    space

    Nasa’s Hubble Space Telescope captures breathtaking Sombrero galaxy

    Located 28 million light-years from Earth, it is considered to be one of the most photogenic galaxies in the universe

    space

    North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing

    asia

    North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing

    Travis King made a sudden dash into North from the South on July 18 while on a civilian tour on the heavily fortified border between the neighbours

    asia

    Lanka fails to seal first review of IMF's bailout, talks to continue

    asia

    Lanka fails to seal first review of IMF's bailout, talks to continue

    Despite early signs of stabilisation, full economic recovery is not yet assured and growth momentum remains subdued, says global lander

    asia

    SRI LANKA
    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: 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 central bank chief says monetary policy transmission still incomplete

    sri lanka crisis

    Sri Lanka central bank chief says monetary policy transmission still incomplete

    Sri Lanka: Activists protest against authorities' plan to export 100,000 monkeys to China

    world

    Sri Lanka: Activists protest against authorities' plan to export 100,000 monkeys to China

    Conservationists and animal rights activists say Chinese zoos do not have space for the number of toque macaques being exported and the members of the species endemic to Sri Lanka will be used for testing in labs

    world

    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 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 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

    SAUDI ARABIA
    Watch: Neymar, Al Hilal players wear traditional Saudi dress to celebrate National Day

    football

    Watch: Neymar, Al Hilal players wear traditional Saudi dress to celebrate National Day

    Earlier on Friday, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo too donned the traditional attire

    football

    Cristiano Ronaldo to retire at Saudi’s Al Nassr? Says ‘will continue to play until my legs say… I’m done’

    football

    Cristiano Ronaldo to retire at Saudi’s Al Nassr? Says ‘will continue to play until my legs say… I’m done’

    Ronaldo scored two goals against Al Ahli club on Friday

    football

    Watch: Dubai, Sharjah Airports welcome Saudi passengers on National Day with Arabic sweets, roses

    uae

    Watch: Dubai, Sharjah Airports welcome Saudi passengers on National Day with Arabic sweets, roses

    The travellers expressed their gratitude for this effort, which indicates the genuineness of Emirati culture

    uae

    Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores    two brilliant goals for Al Nassr against Al Ahli

    football

    Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores two brilliant goals for Al Nassr against Al Ahli

    The former Juventus ace shone brightly like the club's yellow jersey as Al Nassr edged out Al Ahli 4-3

    football

    Long weekend in UAE: Demand for Umrah soars as many residents opt for spiritual trips

    uae holidays

    Long weekend in UAE: Demand for Umrah soars as many residents opt for spiritual trips

    UAE: Single visa for GCC residents to travel within member states soon?

    travel

    UAE: Single visa for GCC residents to travel within member states soon?

    Currently, Gulf citizens have visa-free travel within the bloc, while most expats require permit to enter the six countries

    travel

    Saudi condemns attack that killed two Bahrain soldiers

    gulf

    Saudi condemns attack that killed two Bahrain soldiers

    Bahrain's military described it as a drone attack perpetrated by Houthi rebels

    gulf

    Israel congratulates Saudi Arabia on National Day

    mena

    Israel congratulates Saudi Arabia on National Day

    A foreign ministry spokesman says the first time such a message had been shared on its English-language social media account

    mena

    Watch: UAE leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on National Day, Sheikh Mohamed posts heartwarming reel

    uae

    Watch: UAE leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on National Day, Sheikh Mohamed posts heartwarming reel

    The video featured clips of Sheikh Zayed with his Saudi Arabian counterpart and displayed the journey of their relationship over the years

    uae

    Israel on 'cusp' of Saudi ties, Netanyahu tells UN

    world

    Israel on 'cusp' of Saudi ties, Netanyahu tells UN

    The Israeli PM says historic peace with Saudi Arabia will go a long way to ending the Arab-Israeli conflict

    world

    BAHRAIN
    Two Bahraini soldiers killed in drone attack near Saudi-Yemen border

    gulf

    Two Bahraini soldiers killed in drone attack near Saudi-Yemen border

    Several members of the Bahraini Defence Task Force were wounded while fulfilling their national duty, the statement said

    gulf

    Look: Airline CEO works as cabin crew on flights to Gulf countries

    aviation

    Look: Airline CEO works as cabin crew on flights to Gulf countries

    After feeling the impact of company decisions on board, he says deciding things in office will now be different

    aviation

    Bahrain-bound flight from London diverted after technical issue

    aviation

    Bahrain-bound flight from London diverted after technical issue

    Gulf Air is working to bring passengers to the country as soon as possible, according to media reports

    aviation

    Look: UAE President visits Bahrain's King at his residence in Abu Dhabi

    uae

    Look: UAE President visits Bahrain's King at his residence in Abu Dhabi

    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and King Hamad discuss the close, historic ties between the UAE and Bahrain

    uae

    Third Bahraini soldier dies after Houthi drone attack close to Saudi border

    gulf

    Third Bahraini soldier dies after Houthi drone attack close to Saudi border

    UAE: Single visa for GCC residents to travel within member states soon?

    travel

    UAE: Single visa for GCC residents to travel within member states soon?

    Currently, Gulf citizens have visa-free travel within the bloc, while most expats require permit to enter the six countries

    travel

    Saudi condemns attack that killed two Bahrain soldiers

    gulf

    Saudi condemns attack that killed two Bahrain soldiers

    Bahrain's military described it as a drone attack perpetrated by Houthi rebels

    gulf

    UAE expresses solidarity with Bahrain, offers condolences over martyrdom of soldiers

    uae

    UAE expresses solidarity with Bahrain, offers condolences over martyrdom of soldiers

    Two members of Bahrain's army were killed and others were injured in a Houthi drone attack

    uae

    Viral video: Talabat rider seen eating food from delivery box; company responds

    gulf

    Viral video: Talabat rider seen eating food from delivery box; company responds

    The man is seen taking a bite out of a meal that he took out of his delivery box

    gulf

    Sheikh Saeed passes away: Bahraini Crown Prince arrives in UAE to extend condolences

    uae

    Sheikh Saeed passes away: Bahraini Crown Prince arrives in UAE to extend condolences

    The Emirates declared official mourning with flags flown at half-mast for 3 days starting today

    uae

    OMAN
    UAE supports GCC trade, industry, investment integration and non-oil growth

    gulf

    UAE supports GCC trade, industry, investment integration and non-oil growth

    Minister tells a GCC meeting that the UAE is keen on enhancing cooperation and driving further development of GCC economies

    gulf

    Look: Sultan of Oman receives Saudi Crown Prince in Muscat

    gulf

    Look: Sultan of Oman receives Saudi Crown Prince in Muscat

    The leaders discussed and reviewed the brotherly relations between the two countries

    gulf

    India-Oman flight: Passenger dies mid-air after suspected cardiac arrest

    asia

    India-Oman flight: Passenger dies mid-air after suspected cardiac arrest

    The man was travelling home to Chennai from Muscat for vacation

    asia

    Oman's OQ Gas Networks plans Muscat's biggest IPO in almost two decades

    business

    Oman's OQ Gas Networks plans Muscat's biggest IPO in almost two decades

    OQGN is the exclusive operator of Oman’s gas transport system

    business

    UAE: Single visa for GCC residents to travel within member states soon?

    travel

    UAE: Single visa for GCC residents to travel within member states soon?

    Oman-UAE bus service resumes; baggage allowance, ticket fare revealed

    travel

    Oman-UAE bus service resumes; baggage allowance, ticket fare revealed

    The journey from Abu Dhabi to Muscat via Al Ain will take a little over 5 hours

    travel

    Look: Sharjah Ruler arrives in Muscat on official two-day visit to Oman

    uae

    Look: Sharjah Ruler arrives in Muscat on official two-day visit to Oman

    The Ruler was received by a number of senior officials and members of the UAE embassy in the Sultanate of Oman

    uae

    UAE commends efforts of Saudi Arabia, Oman to achieve peace in Yemen

    gulf

    UAE commends efforts of Saudi Arabia, Oman to achieve peace in Yemen

    The Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to stand by the Yemeni people and support their legitimate aspirations for development and prosperity

    gulf

    UAE visa change: Week-long wait times for bus trips, say agents

    visa and immigration in uae

    UAE visa change: Week-long wait times for bus trips, say agents

    Passengers have been forced to pay almost double to fly out of the country and back

    visa and immigration in uae

    'Fuel of the future': Gulf states, including UAE, bet on 'green' hydrogen

    energy

    'Fuel of the future': Gulf states, including UAE, bet on 'green' hydrogen

    The fuel is low-polluting and has widespread potential uses, which could make it lucrative and planet-saving at the same time

    energy

    'Fuel of the future': Gulf states, including UAE, bet on 'green' hydrogen

    energy

    'Fuel of the future': Gulf states, including UAE, bet on 'green' hydrogen

    The fuel is low-polluting and has widespread potential uses, which could make it lucrative and planet-saving at the same time

    energy

    KUWAIT
    Kuwaiti PM says Iraqi ruling on maritime navigation contains 'historical fallacies'

    gulf

    Kuwaiti PM says Iraqi ruling on maritime navigation contains 'historical fallacies'

    Sheikh Ahmad calls on Iraq to take 'concrete, decisive and urgent measures' to address the ruling

    gulf

    Police bust 2 online scamming networks, issue warning to residents in Kuwait

    gulf

    Police bust 2 online scamming networks, issue warning to residents in Kuwait

    One group would deceive unsuspecting individuals by enticing them to provide quick personal loans in exchange for multiple bank accounts

    gulf

    Two arrested for manufacturing, storing 1,500 bottles of counterfeit wine in Kuwait

    gulf

    Two arrested for manufacturing, storing 1,500 bottles of counterfeit wine in Kuwait

    Barrels filled with various types of chemicals related to the manufacturing of wines were also found

    gulf

    Kuwait: Over 500 psychotropic pills, 6kg drugs seized from 16 accused

    gulf

    Kuwait: Over 500 psychotropic pills, 6kg drugs seized from 16 accused

    The General Directorate of Security Relations and Media has reassured residents, saying that they are on the lookout for those dealing with narcotics

    gulf

    'My kids know where food comes from': Why this Kuwaiti mum is raising children to be future gardeners

    environment

    'My kids know where food comes from': Why this Kuwaiti mum is raising children to be future gardeners

    UAE: Single visa for GCC residents to travel within member states soon?

    travel

    UAE: Single visa for GCC residents to travel within member states soon?

    Currently, Gulf citizens have visa-free travel within the bloc, while most expats require permit to enter the six countries

    travel

    Police arrest 4 men for online fraud, bust fake film production scam defrauding citizens

    gulf

    Police arrest 4 men for online fraud, bust fake film production scam defrauding citizens

    The gang was actively recruiting expat workers for illegal, fraudulent activities in exchange for money

    gulf

    Man wanted in 38 fraud cases arrested during random search operations in Kuwait

    gulf

    Man wanted in 38 fraud cases arrested during random search operations in Kuwait

    He was staying in the country illegally for more than nine years

    gulf

    Over 18,000 expats deported in 6 months for traffic violations in Kuwait

    gulf

    Over 18,000 expats deported in 6 months for traffic violations in Kuwait

    In the first eight months of 2023 alone, the total count of traffic violations surpassed 2.6 million

    gulf

    Man arrested after citizen reports viral video of assault in Kuwait

    gulf

    Man arrested after citizen reports viral video of assault in Kuwait

    The Ministry of Interior has thanked all those who informed concerned authorities about the perpetrator's whereabouts

    gulf

    Watch: 400kg of hashish, other drugs, firearm seized from a boat in Kuwait

    gulf

    Watch: 400kg of hashish, other drugs, firearm seized from a boat in Kuwait

    Two people arrested after authorities thwart the attempt to smuggle in the drugs to the country through sea

    gulf

    QATAR
    Major Qatari supermarket  announces boycott of Swedish products over Holy Quran burning

    gulf

    Major Qatari supermarket announces boycott of Swedish products over Holy Quran burning

    The decision comes as the Muslim world expressed its condemnation of the recent attacks on the holy book

    gulf

    UAE leaders send condolences to Qatar's Emir over death of royal family member

    uae

    UAE leaders send condolences to Qatar's Emir over death of royal family member

    A message of sympathy was also sent to Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

    uae

    UAE, Qatar embassies resume work to restore diplomatic ties

    uae

    UAE, Qatar embassies resume work to restore diplomatic ties

    Respective embassies in Abu Dhabi and Doha reopened on Monday

    uae

    Eid Al Adha 2023: Here is when the Islamic festival will be celebrated in GCC countries

    gulf

    Eid Al Adha 2023: Here is when the Islamic festival will be celebrated in GCC countries

    Islamic countries rely on local moon sightings to determine the beginning of the month of Dhul Hijjah

    gulf

    Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynaecological examinations of passengers won't be repeated

    gulf

    Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynaecological examinations of passengers won't be repeated

    War-torn Sudan's army chief meets Qatar ruler in diplomatic push

    gulf

    War-torn Sudan's army chief meets Qatar ruler in diplomatic push

    Burhan made his first foray outside army headquarters last month and has visited regional allies in recent weeks

    gulf

    Radars to now monitor seat belt, phone use while driving violations in Qatar

    gulf

    Radars to now monitor seat belt, phone use while driving violations in Qatar

    The automated traffic systems will involve 24x7 surveillance, according to the Ministry of Interior

    gulf

    Watch: Athlete breaks record with jaw-dropping feat, walks 185m high LED slackline in Doha

    offbeat

    Watch: Athlete breaks record with jaw-dropping feat, walks 185m high LED slackline in Doha

    His highest urban walk takes place at the iconic curved buildings with two hotels in the Qatar city

    offbeat

    Who is Sheikh Jassim, the potential owner of Manchester United?

    world

    Who is Sheikh Jassim, the potential owner of Manchester United?

    All you need to know about Sheikh Jassim's Bid, the takeover of Manchester United, and its implications for the club's future

    world

    Man Utd takeover: Who is Sheikh Jassim, the Qatari contender tipped to win the race?

    football

    Man Utd takeover: Who is Sheikh Jassim, the Qatari contender tipped to win the race?

    Qatari publication Al-Watan says Sheikh Jassim has won the race to buy the English Premier League side

    football

    New radars, speed limit system: 5 UAE traffic schemes launched to monitor drivers, violations this year

    transport

    New radars, speed limit system: 5 UAE traffic schemes launched to monitor drivers, violations this year

    Authorities have unveiled novel smart systems, fines to ensure safety on security on roads

    transport

    MENA
    Over 100 killed, 150 injured in Iraq wedding hall fire

    mena

    Over 100 killed, 150 injured in Iraq wedding hall fire

    Survivors arrived at local hospitals, receiving oxygen and bandaged, as their families milled through hallways

    mena

    Sudan's displaced millions struggle to survive as economy seizes up

    mena

    Sudan's displaced millions struggle to survive as economy seizes up

    Some returning to capital as prices elsewhere soar; international aid effort severely underfunded

    mena

    Legal fight opens for Australian children to leave Syria

    mena

    Legal fight opens for Australian children to leave Syria

    Their case opens at a court in Melbourne, nearly a year after Australia repatriated the last group of four women and 13 children – the wives, sons and daughters of Daesh fighters – from Syria

    mena

    UAE provides 622 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Libya in 11 days

    uae

    UAE provides 622 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Libya in 11 days

    Aid delivered onboard 28 planes benefit 6,386 families affected by the deadly floods

    uae

    Arab family of five shot dead as crime rates in Israel soar

    mena

    Arab family of five shot dead as crime rates in Israel soar

    Sudan medics warn that cholera and dengue fever are spreading

    mena

    Sudan medics warn that cholera and dengue fever are spreading

    18 people died and 265 infected with cholera in Al Qadarif state, say health authorities

    mena

    Iran says it launched Noor 3 satellite into orbit

    mena

    Iran says it launched Noor 3 satellite into orbit

    Tehran denies US assertions that such activity is a cover for ballistic missile development

    mena

    Photos: Emergency crews sift through charred remains of wedding hall after fatal blaze kills 100 in Iraq

    mena

    Photos: Emergency crews sift through charred remains of wedding hall after fatal blaze kills 100 in Iraq

    In a statement, civil defence authorities reported the presence of prefabricated panels inside the hall that were 'highly flammable'

    mena

    Egypt to vote for president in December, Sisi expected to win

    mena

    Egypt to vote for president in December, Sisi expected to win

    Sisi can stand for a third term due to constitutional amendments in 2019 that also extended the length of presidential terms to six years from four

    mena

    Libya says Derna mayor, other officials detained after flood

    mena

    Libya says Derna mayor, other officials detained after flood

    Angry residents blamed the authorities for the collapse of the dams, which had been built to hold back the flow into the seasonal riverbed running through the city

    mena

    Archaeologists unearth the largest cemetery ever discovered in Gaza

    mena

    Archaeologists unearth the largest cemetery ever discovered in Gaza

    The ancient cemetery was uncovered last year during construction of a housing project. Researchers have uncovered 135 graves, including two sarcophagi made of lead

    mena

    INDIA
    Malayalam film '2018' is India's official Oscar entry

    entertainment

    Malayalam film '2018' is India's official Oscar entry

    The film, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, will compete at the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film

    entertainment

    Look: Virat Kohli recreates childhood photo for an advertisement

    cricket

    Look: Virat Kohli recreates childhood photo for an advertisement

    He once revealed that he was called 'Chiku' in his childhood due to his 'big cheeks'

    cricket

    India willing to look into any 'specific' info on Sikh separatist killing in Canada

    asia

    India willing to look into any 'specific' info on Sikh separatist killing in Canada

    Allies of Canada have cautiously expressed concern over the claims and urged India to cooperate with Canada's investigation

    asia

    Leander Paes first Asian man nominated for International Tennis Hall of Fame

    tennis

    Leander Paes first Asian man nominated for International Tennis Hall of Fame

    Li Na, a Chinese woman who won two Grand Slam singles titles, became the first Asian player, when she was inducted in 2019

    tennis

    Rohit Sharma becomes second batter to hit over 550 sixes in international cricket

    cricket

    Rohit Sharma becomes second batter to hit over 550 sixes in international cricket

    Watch: Screaming Indian fans greet Pakistan cricket team with cheers and chants for 'Azam bhai'

    cricket

    Watch: Screaming Indian fans greet Pakistan cricket team with cheers and chants for 'Azam bhai'

    The 15-player squad as well as coaching and support staff landed in Hyderabad, the southern Indian city, from Dubai

    cricket

    Watch: Pakistan cricket team arrives in India after 7 years

    cricket

    Watch: Pakistan cricket team arrives in India after 7 years

    The Babar Azam-led side will spend a lot of time in Hyderabad, having arrived here Dubai where it had a long nine hour layover

    cricket

    Photos: Parineeti Chopra shares details of her bridal look, pays tribute to grandmother

    entertainment

    Photos: Parineeti Chopra shares details of her bridal look, pays tribute to grandmother

    The actress' specially-embroidered veil and jewellery told her love story and also paid homage to her maternal grandmother

    entertainment

    India-Australia ODI: Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur absent from squad

    cricket

    India-Australia ODI: Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur absent from squad

    Skipper Rohit Sharma and batter Virat Kohli, who were rested for the first two games will return for the final game

    cricket

    Indian techie bumps into Google CEO Sundar Pichai on San Francisco street, shares photo

    offbeat

    Indian techie bumps into Google CEO Sundar Pichai on San Francisco street, shares photo

    His post with the CEO of global tech giant quickly went viral

    offbeat

    India lifts ban on rice exports to UAE, gives permit for 75,000 tonnes

    uae

    India lifts ban on rice exports to UAE, gives permit for 75,000 tonnes

    The exports are permitted through National Cooperative Exports Limited, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in its notification

    uae

    PAKISTAN
    Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan's Babar Azam expects support from India fans

    asia

    Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan's Babar Azam expects support from India fans

    They open their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands, before facing arch-rivals India in the over 130,000-seat Ahmedabad Stadium on October 14

    asia

    Pakistan: Khan's judicial remand in cipher case extended by another 14 days

    asia

    Pakistan: Khan's judicial remand in cipher case extended by another 14 days

    It is the third time that Pakistan's former prime minster has been sent to jail on remand

    asia

    Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits Pakistan

    asia

    Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits Pakistan

    According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at 12:23:28 IST on Tuesday and at a depth of 10km

    asia

    Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan gets another 14 days judicial remand in Cipher case

    asia

    Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan gets another 14 days judicial remand in Cipher case

    The court also extended remand of former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi for the same period

    asia

    Watch: Screaming Indian fans greet Pakistan cricket team with cheers and chants for 'Azam bhai'

    cricket

    Watch: Screaming Indian fans greet Pakistan cricket team with cheers and chants for 'Azam bhai'

    56,000 Pakistan schools shut over eye virus outbreak

    asia

    56,000 Pakistan schools shut over eye virus outbreak

    Millions of students will stay home after Punjab province announces blanket closures, having recorded 357,000 conjunctivitis cases since the start of the year

    asia

    Watch: Pakistan cricket team leaves for Dubai, to travel to India tonight for World Cup 2023

    asia

    Watch: Pakistan cricket team leaves for Dubai, to travel to India tonight for World Cup 2023

    The team, led by star batter Babar Azam, earlier struggled with procuring a visa to India

    asia

    Dubai-based Pakistani mountaineer set to scale two 8,000-metre Chinese peaks

    life and living

    Dubai-based Pakistani mountaineer set to scale two 8,000-metre Chinese peaks

    Kiani's 14-peak quest is a captivating journey that continues to attract the imagination of people worldwide

    life and living

    Watch: Pakistan announce squad for World Cup to be played in India

    cricket

    Watch: Pakistan announce squad for World Cup to be played in India

    Fast bowler Naseem Shah has been replaced with Hasan Ali after suffering a shoulder injury during the Asia Cup

    cricket

    Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of Kohli, Rohit, Warner, says India's Gambhir

    cricket

    Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of Kohli, Rohit, Warner, says India's Gambhir

    In 16 ODIs this year, Babar scored 745 runs at an average of 49.66 and a strike rate of over 85

    cricket

    After PCB's protest, Pakistan cricket team gets Indian visas for World Cup

    cricket

    After PCB's protest, Pakistan cricket team gets Indian visas for World Cup

    The delay disrupted the team's preparation for the showpiece event across the border

    cricket

    PHILIPPINES
    Philippines issues health warning as volcano brings smog to capital, nearby provinces

    asia

    Philippines issues health warning as volcano brings smog to capital, nearby provinces

    The alert remained at level 1 on a five-level scale, denoting a 'slight increase in volcanic earthquake, and steam or gas activity'

    asia

    UAE-Philippines strengthen ties, ministers discuss financial, investment relations

    economy

    UAE-Philippines strengthen ties, ministers discuss financial, investment relations

    Bilateral relations peaked in 2021 and 2022, after the signing of a series of MoUs, including the agreement to boost mutual investments

    economy

    Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Philippine Islands region

    asia

    Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes Philippine Islands region

    The quake was at a depth of 10km, an authority said

    asia

    'Monkey' ID photo exposes loophole in Philippine SIM card law

    asia

    'Monkey' ID photo exposes loophole in Philippine SIM card law

    To buy a SIM card in the Philippines, people are allowed to use one of several government-issued ID cards that do not have their biometrics

    asia

    Philippines President Marcos rejects proposal to lower rice tariffs

    asia

    Philippines President Marcos rejects proposal to lower rice tariffs

    6.6-magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

    asia

    6.6-magnitude earthquake hits southern Philippines

    According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology the tectonic quake will trigger aftershocks

    asia

    For Filipino wartime rape survivors, a last hope for reparations

    asia

    For Filipino wartime rape survivors, a last hope for reparations

    A small group of elderly Filipino women hope their government will finally acknowledge their wartime ordeal by creating a compensation fund

    asia

    UAE issues advisory to citizens in Philippines due to volcanic fog

    uae

    UAE issues advisory to citizens in Philippines due to volcanic fog

    The mission has asked people to follow safety instructions issued by the Philippines

    uae

    Philippines' $3-billion airport project: Potential bidders include India's GMR Group

    aviation

    Philippines' $3-billion airport project: Potential bidders include India's GMR Group

    Winning party must operate and maintain the airport, the capacity of which would be doubled after the upgrade to about 60 million passengers a year

    aviation

    Dubai flights: Travel to Manila for only Dh299 with airline's seat sale; 1 day left to book promo ticket

    aviation

    Dubai flights: Travel to Manila for only Dh299 with airline's seat sale; 1 day left to book promo ticket

    Flyers may also use their 'travel fund' to avail of the special rate

    aviation

    Philippines says 'ready' to chair Asean in 2026 instead of Myanmar

    asia

    Philippines says 'ready' to chair Asean in 2026 instead of Myanmar

    Marcos: We will fortify the foundations of our community-building and navigate Asean as it embarks on a new chapter

    asia

    AMERICAS
    Child among 5 dead after two private planes collide in northern Mexico

    americas

    Child among 5 dead after two private planes collide in northern Mexico

    The crash occurred on a small dirt airstrip in the town of La Galancita, in western Durango

    americas

    Woman's body parts found in 13-foot alligator's mouth

    americas

    Woman's body parts found in 13-foot alligator's mouth

    Emergency responders and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission killed the reptile after they pulled it out of the canal

    americas

    Back in full force, UN General Assembly shows how the most important diplomatic work is face-to-face

    americas

    Back in full force, UN General Assembly shows how the most important diplomatic work is face-to-face

    More than the speeches, at the heart of the annual meetings is the face-to-face interaction between leaders

    americas

    US: Lost toddler found to be asleep in woods using pet dog as pillow

    americas

    US: Lost toddler found to be asleep in woods using pet dog as pillow

    The girl was checked by medical staff and appeared to be in good health

    americas

    Watch: Teenagers loot Apple store in Philadelphia

    tech

    Watch: Teenagers loot Apple store in Philadelphia

    Some Republican donors now eye Haley as best hope against Trump

    americas

    Some Republican donors now eye Haley as best hope against Trump

    The former US president is almost 40 points ahead of DeSantis, although some recent polls show Haley is gaining ground or even jumping ahead of DeSantis

    americas

    Mexican mother shields her son as bear leaps on picnic table

    americas

    Mexican mother shields her son as bear leaps on picnic table

    Soon after they sat down to eat the food, a bear showed up and gulped down french fries, enchiladas, tacos and salsa

    americas

    Biden makes history by joining striking US car workers

    americas

    Biden makes history by joining striking US car workers

    Wearing a baseball cap with the logo of the United Auto Workers union, the 80-year-old Democrat told banner-waving employees through a megaphone that he was on their side

    americas

    US offers temporary residence, work permits to nearly 500,000 Venezuelans

    americas

    US offers temporary residence, work permits to nearly 500,000 Venezuelans

    President Biden has been under pressure for weeks from fellow Democrats over immigration issue

    americas

    Canada to 'adjust' number of diplomats in India as row escalates

    americas

    Canada to 'adjust' number of diplomats in India as row escalates

    The mission did not give further details of the number of people leaving but said its offices were 'open and operational'

    americas

    EUROPE
    2 explosions rip through residential buildings in Sweden; at least one connected to gang feud

    europe

    2 explosions rip through residential buildings in Sweden; at least one connected to gang feud

    It was not known whether the blasts were related to each other

    europe

    Has Britain lost its climate crown?

    europe

    Has Britain lost its climate crown?

    British government’s move last week to delay targets for green vehicles reflects a crunch point that other countries may face, say analysts

    europe

    UAE strongly condemns attacks on copies of the holy Quran in the Netherlands

    uae

    UAE strongly condemns attacks on copies of the holy Quran in the Netherlands

    Foreign Ministry emphasised the importance of monitoring hate speech that negatively impacts peace and security

    uae

    Inquest opens into death of two Indian-origin teenagers who drowned in Northern Ireland

    europe

    Inquest opens into death of two Indian-origin teenagers who drowned in Northern Ireland

    Both teenagers had gone out swimming in the Enagh Lake in August last year

    europe

    Schoolgirl is latest victim of UK's knife crime 'scourge'

    europe

    Schoolgirl is latest victim of UK's knife crime 'scourge'

    Six young climate activists take 32 European nations to court

    europe

    Six young climate activists take 32 European nations to court

    They accuse the countries of insufficient action over climate change and failing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions enough to hit the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to 1.5C

    europe

    The UK's hardline immigration chief says international rules make it too easy to seek asylum

    europe

    The UK's hardline immigration chief says international rules make it too easy to seek asylum

    Braverman: Change the rules to prevent asylum-seekers travelling through 'multiple safe countries … while they pick their preferred destination'

    europe

    UK airport scraps 160 flights over air traffic control shortages

    europe

    UK airport scraps 160 flights over air traffic control shortages

    Some 30 per cent of controllers 'are currently unavailable for a variety of medical reasons including Covid': Airport statement

    europe

    UK killer nurse to be re-tried over one alleged attempted murder

    europe

    UK killer nurse to be re-tried over one alleged attempted murder

    Letby, 33, Britain's most prolific serial child killer of modern times, was convicted in August of killing five baby boys and two baby girls and attacking six others in 2015 and 2016

    europe

    'France out!' when former colonies give Paris the boot

    europe

    'France out!' when former colonies give Paris the boot

    Pullout of counter-terrorism troops form Niger will be the fourth in under two years by the French, who still have bases in a handful of African countries.

    europe

    Army on standby as dozens of London police officers turn in weapons

    europe

    Army on standby as dozens of London police officers turn in weapons

    Top cop seeks protections for police as more than 100 officers refuse to carry guns to protest murder charges against colleagues over killing of unarmed Black man

    europe

    AFRICA
    Fire engulfs 18-story tower block as rival forces battle for the 6th month in Sudan's capital

    africa

    Fire engulfs 18-story tower block as rival forces battle for the 6th month in Sudan's capital

    Online footage of the blaze showed clouds of dark smoke rising from the burnt-out glass-panelled tower

    africa

    South Africa holds state funeral for controversial Zulu prince Buthelezi

    africa

    South Africa holds state funeral for controversial Zulu prince Buthelezi

    The founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party served two terms as Minister of Home Affairs in the post-apartheid government

    africa

    Sharjah: Meet the 'recycling queen' who has been fighting plastic pollution for over 25 years

    environment

    Sharjah: Meet the 'recycling queen' who has been fighting plastic pollution for over 25 years

    Today, she spearheads over 117 recycling and women empowerment projects all across Gambia

    environment

    Libya flood tragedy: Whole families drowned, many didn't realise danger until they heard dams burst

    africa

    Libya flood tragedy: Whole families drowned, many didn't realise danger until they heard dams burst

    Wall of water several stories high smashed into apartment buildings, drowning entire families in minutes

    africa

    Mandela's granddaughter dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy

    africa

    Mandela's granddaughter dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy

    Heavy rains, flooding kill 8 in South Africa's Cape Town

    africa

    Heavy rains, flooding kill 8 in South Africa's Cape Town

    Local media reported that electrocutions were caused by illegal electricity connections

    africa

    From 108-year-old woman to newborn baby: Morocco's quake victims receive lifesaving supplies from UAE volunteers

    uae

    From 108-year-old woman to newborn baby: Morocco's quake victims receive lifesaving supplies from UAE volunteers

    The 5-member team, including 4 nurses and a doctor, worked with local charity organisations to help those in need after the devastating temblor

    uae

    Central Khartoum in flames as war rages across Sudan

    africa

    Central Khartoum in flames as war rages across Sudan

    Paramilitary forces attack the army headquarters for the second day, with the fight killing scores of civilians

    africa

    Libya: At least 2,300 dead in catastrophic floods, but far higher toll feared

    africa

    Libya: At least 2,300 dead in catastrophic floods, but far higher toll feared

    Multiple nations offered to urgently send aid and rescue teams to help the war-scarred country

    africa

    Libya: 10,000 feared missing as floods wipe out quarter of Derna city

    africa

    Libya: 10,000 feared missing as floods wipe out quarter of Derna city

    Over 1,000 bodies have already been recovered as Storm Daniel hits country crumbling from conflict

    africa

    UAE President directs urgent relief aid, search and rescue teams to Libya

    uae

    UAE President directs urgent relief aid, search and rescue teams to Libya

    Authorities said at least 2,000 people were killed and thousands more were missing after the flood ripped through the city of Derna

    uae

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