Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies of Covid complications
He was chairman of the military's Joint Chiefs of Staff under President George H.W. Bush
India, Israel agree on mutual recognition of Covid vaccination certificates
This development was announced during Jaishankar's three-day visit to Israel
Amid violence, ISKCON urges Bangladesh govt to ensure minorities' safety
A series of attacks on minority religious places in Bangladesh took place
Wall Street banks set to profit again when Fed withdraws pandemic stimulus
The Fed has been buying up government-backed bonds since March 2020, adding $4 trillion to its balance sheet, as part of an
Dubai: Massive fire in Jebel Ali now under control
No casualties have been reported
European Union says exports of Covid-19 vaccines now top 1 billion mark
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the vaccines have been sent to over 150 nations, making the 27-member bloc
China says it tested hypersonic 'vehicle', not 'missile' as previously reported
The missile missed its target by about two-dozen miles, according to three people briefed on the intelligence. But two said
World shares dip as China growth disappoints, oil extends rally
Calls by China's President Xi Jinping on Friday to make progress on a long-awaited property tax to help reduce wealth gaps
Ronaldo teams with Singapore tycoon for secretive soccer startup
The startup aims to drive communication and commerce in the worldwide community of four billion fans
Expo 2020: Over 750,000 ticketed visits recorded to date
More than 35,000 visitors have visited the venue three times
UAE: Woman takes ex to court, loses Dh3.3 million lawsuit
The man said the plaintiff made false allegations against him because he called off their marriage arrangements
Covid: Singapore to expand no-quarantine scheme from Oct 19
The lane with South Korea will start November 15
Fire erupts at major oil refinery in Kuwait
Residents in the coastal Fahaheel district reported hearing a large explosion
Expo 2020: Dubai firm offers employees 3-day paid leave
The move aims to strengthen employees' skills by giving them an opportunity to explore the innovations at the mega event
Fire erupts at Kuwait's major oil refinery; no casualties reported
A fire erupted on Monday at a major oil refinery in Kuwait, the state-owned oil company said, reporting no immediate
U.S., Haiti seek release of 17 missionaries snatched by gang
As authorities sought the release of the 16 Americans and one Canadian with the Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries, local
Australia's Queensland state to open to vaccinated travellers
The borders are expected to open later this year when the state achieves its target vaccination rates
Too many target errors: Use of drones as lethal weapons should be banned
America's parting drone attack in Afghanistan, which killed an aid worker and his family, is emblematic of the entire drone
2 get jail term for stealing equipment worth Dh1.5 million
After selling the equipment, the defendants kept the money for themselves and fled the country
Thousands in El Salvador join protests against Bukele government
Local media estimated at least 4,000 people marched through capital San Salvador
Ain Dubai opening: Magical sunset views and fireworks in store
Entry is free during the opening weekend
Myanmar opposition welcomes ASEAN's junta snub, wants summit invite
Brunei, ASEAN's current chair, issued a statement citing a lack of progress made on a roadmap that the junta had agreed to
China's economic growth weakens amid construction slowdown
The world's second-largest economy grew by 4.9% over a year ago in the three months ending in September, down from the
Jaishankar hails Indian Jewish community's contribution to Indo-Israel ties
External Affairs Minister on Sunday met with the Indian Jewish community in Israel and hailed their contribution
UAE weather: Fog alert issued; temperature dips to 20C
Residents can expect reduced visibility until 8.30am
Asian shares jittery ahead of China's economic data; oil hits fresh highs
Oil prices hit new multi-year peaks, continuing their recent surge amid a global energy shortage
Dollar makes wobbly start as global inflation surges; kiwi jumps
The dollar made a wobbly start to the week on Monday with the kiwi and sterling edging higher after a red-hot inflation
Bill Clinton back home after hospitalisation from infection
Former President Bill Clinton left the University of California Irvine Medical Centre around 8 a.m. with Hillary Clinton on
Dirtier trains and less newsprint is the latest energy crisis fallout
Crunch situation threatens vegetable greenhouses, hits metal supply; Europe and Asia are already reeling from soaring gas and
Airlines in Japan and South Korea get creative to bring back demand
While one airline will sell 150 unlimited passes to passengers 12 and older, another has sought new streams of revenue by
Apple privacy tweaks create windfall for its own advert biz: Report
The in-house business, called Search Ads, offers sponsored slots in the App Store that appear at the top of search results
Hollywood workers reach deal on fresh contract, avert strike
An 11th-hour deal was reached on Saturday, averting a strike of film and television crews that would have seen some 60,000
T20 World Cup: Scotland shock Bangladesh with six-run win
Bangladesh suffered an early setback in their fight to make the Super 12 stage
Covid-19: Asian nations rushing to place orders for new antiviral pill
Molnupiravir is set to become the first drug that patients could take at home to recover from the disease
Cricketer Yuvraj Singh arrested, released on bail over casteist remarks
Yuvraj Singh has apologised for the remarks he made on social media
Former US president Clinton leaves hospital after five nights
Clinton's fever and white blood cell count have normalised, doctor says
Dubai: Autonomous self-driving delivery vehicles to hit the roads soon
The vehicles will deliver parcels, F&B items and other similar products
Bollywood: Aryan Khan tells NCB official he will work for the poor after his
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's son promises top NCB official that he will make him proud
Dubai: Soon, pay for car parking through WhatsApp
New payment method is under the testing phase internally and will be rolled out in less than two weeks
Analysts see conspiracy against Hasina govt in violence during Durga Puja
Analysts in India are worried by the turn of events in Bangladesh where violence during Durga Puja celebrations has left four
Elon Musk renews vow to 'extend life to Mars' as fortune keeps growing
Following a huge growth in his personal fortune, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has renewed his promise to extend life to
B'desh Durga Puja violence: Minorities call for nationwide hunger strike
A Hindu temple has been vandalised in Bangladesh in a fresh case of communal unrest unleashed by unidentified Muslim bigots
Pope Francis decries attacks in Norway, Afghanistan and England
Let's remember that violence generates violence, he said
India: 21 dead, several missing as heavy rains continue to batter Kerala
Home Minister Amit Shah assured all possible support for the people in need
Video: World's first electric flying race car unveiled at Gitex Global
The car can hit speeds of up to 250kmph
Germany remains EU's main migrant destination with 100,000 Annual Requests
Germany remains the most popular European destination for migrants, with more than 100,000 asylum bids recorded for nine
UAE reports 99 Covid-19 cases, 153 recoveries, 2 deaths
More than 88.9 million tests have been conducted to date
India: Military conducts rescue, relief missions as heavy rains batter Kerala
Personnel save people trapped under landslide debris in Kottayam
Covid-19: Saudi Grand Mosque operates at full capacity for the first time since
While social distancing measures were lifted, the authorities said visitors must be fully vaccinated against coronavirus
First mental health facility for senior citizens launched
Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital will serve those who suffer from severe psychological disorders
Dubai: World's biggest technology show Gitex Global begins
Government departments, international tech companies to showcase latest developments in AI, 5G, cybersecurity
Japan's new PM Kishida sends offering to controversial Tokyo shrine
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida donated ritual offerings Sunday viewed by Chinese and Koreans as a symbol of Japanese wartime
Talks between Pak, IMF for $1 billion loan tranche inconclusive: report
The fresh rounds of talks for the release of loan tranche and a good economic certificate to the nation have remained
India likely to host NSA level talks on Afghanistan in Nov, Pak invited
This will be the first-of-its-kind dialogue to be hosted by India
India 'has right' to 30% stake in Iran gas field even after contract change
The field holds 23 trillion cubic feet of in-place gas reserves, of which about 60 per cent is recoverable
Climate activists resume weeklong protest at Capitol
Nearly 80 people were arrested on the fifth day of the People vs. Fossil Fuels protest
French outrage over US submarine deal will not sink a longstanding alliance
In France, President Joe Biden's Sept. 15, 2021 announcement of a new trilateral security partnership between the U.S.,
Saudi to allow vaccinated fans to attend sports events
Curbs to ease beginning Sunday, says interior ministry
UAE weather: Foggy morning, slight increase in temperature
Expect windy day, humid night
UK: MP's killer was referred to counter-terrorism scheme
Police release name of man who stabbed David Amess, 69
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton making progress but will remain in hospital
75-year-old Bill Clinton, who served as President from 1993 to 2001, entered the University of California Irvine Medical
Najib Mikati | The billionaire Prime Minister
With sectarian clashes returning to Beirut, Lebanon PM has one more problem
India: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh diagnosed with dengue
Singh has been admitted to a private ward in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Expo 2020: Food surplus to be given to local charities
The Food Rescue Programme was launched in partnership with Cisco
Dubai Ride to let cyclists pedal along Sheikh Zayed Road
Registration now open for event's second iteration
ISI chief appointment issue to be resolved in a week: Pakitan Interior Minister
The Interior Minister, however, was reluctant to give reasons for the delay
Bill Clinton doing fine and will be out of hospital soon: U.S. President Joe
An aide to the former President said Bill Clinton had a urological infection that spread to his bloodstream, but he is on the
ASEAN excludes Myanmar junta leader from summit in unprecedented move
In a statement, ASEAN's current chair Brunei said a non-political figure from Myanmar would be invited to the October 26-28
India: Four accused of murdering Dubai-based businessman
One of the suspects tells Hyderabad authorities that victim had promised him financial aid, job
Taliban to announce secondary school for girls: U.N. official
The Talibans education minister told the official that they are working on a framework to allow all girls to continue their
Junta urged to let ASEAN diplomat meet Suu Kyi
Myanmar situation raises concerns
Probe suggests mental illness triggered Norway attack: police
Brathen is accused of killing 5 people with bow and arrows
Fully vaccinated foreign visitors can enter U.S. from Nov 8, says White House
Vaccinated air passengers will need to be tested within three days before travel
France pays tribute to teacher beheaded by radical Islamist
The two-day national homage includes a minute of silence to be held in schools on Friday, with teachers to organize a
From spy satellites to mobile networks, S.Korea hopes new rocket gets space
Space rockets on the Korean peninsula have been fraught with concerns over their potential use for military purposes, leaving
Pinterest co-founder Evan Sharp joins Jony Ive's design firm
He will transition into an advisory role and continue to serve as a board member, the company said in a blogpost