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Russia, China blast US missile test

The US and Russia ditched the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty this month after accusing each other of violating the accord.

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Trump talks Kashmir with India, Pakistan PMs

US President Donald Trump spoke with the prime ministers of India and Pakistan on Monday, urging them to reduce tensions over the disputed region of K...

3 hours ago

Regime advance cuts off Turkish convoy in northwest Syria

A Turkish military convoy crossed into extremist-run northwest Syria on Monday, its path blocked by advancing regime troops as tensions soared between...

6 hours ago

Indonesia police search for inmates after Papua jail set ablaze

Indonesian police were hunting on Tuesday for more than 250 inmates who fled a jail in Papua that had been set ablaze a day earlier, during a wave of ...

5 hours ago

Controversial study links fluoride in water to lower IQ

A study published Monday links exposure to fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, but several outside experts expressed...

6 hours ago

Authorities make more arrests in Indian Kashmir to deter protests

Security forces detained 30 people overnight in Indian Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar, local officials said on Tuesday, seeking to keep a tight lid o...

5 hours ago

White House mulling tax cut to avoid recession: Report

The White House is considering cutting taxes or reversing tariffs to head off a recession, US media reported on Monday, despite President Donald Trump...

7 hours ago

Hong Kong leader sees ‘way out’ of chaos through dialogue

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she hoped a peaceful weekend anti-government protest was the start of an effort to restore peace and that ...

7 hours ago

Huawei dismisses new suspension of ‘unjust’ US ban

Huawei on Tuesday dismissed Washington’s three-month delay to a ban on US firms selling to the Chinese tech giant and said the decision would not chan...

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    Opinion

    Kabul wedding attack a monstrous act

    The terrorist attack that targeted a wedding in the Afghan capital, Kabul, is a cowardly, monstrous act that turned a scene of joy and celebration int...

    18 hours ago

    Artificial Intelligence journalism which is redefining the industry will cut into print media consumption

    Dr Mohamed Abdulzaher

    As a natural development of the growth of different media technologies starting with the First Industrial Revolution to the Second to the Third and fi...

    18 hours ago

    Unpacking Trump’s outlandish idea to buy Greenland

    Former Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen called President Donald Trump’s reported idea of buying Greenland, a self-governed Danish territory,...

    18 hours ago

    Trump, Johnson are making Bame people feel unwelcomed

    Although many have condemned Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding four Democratic congresswomen, this has not stopped a flurry of articles and opi...

    18 hours ago

    Modi’s population control talk raises concern

    BRP Bhaskar

    On Independence Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi caused eyebrows to rise by stating in his address that the rate of growth of the country’s population...

    18 hours ago

    Time to rethink our relationship to waste and land use

    When it comes to food, we are surrounded by an abundance that our ancestors could only have dreamed of. One of my new colleagues at the Department for...

    18 hours ago

    Hong Kong crisis

    The point of the narrative about Hong Kong and it’s healthcare is lost on me. Perhaps it is my warped perspective that doesn’t allow me to see the coh...

    18 hours ago

    Local News

    Enec energises Unit 3 transformers at Barakah nuclear plant

    All four units will deliver clean, efficient and reliable electricity to the UAE, preventing the release of up to 21 million tonnes of carbon emission...

    2 hours ago

    103 women register for FNC elections in 2 days

    Registration centres for the Federal National Council, FNC, 2019 election candidates set up across the UAE continued to receive applications for the s...

    15 hours ago

    FOCP rekindles hope in patients, says survivor

    As far as she could remember, Afaf had followed a normal healthy routine. So, when cancer struck, it came as major shock to the 47-year-old Arab expat...

    16 hours ago

    Dubai Police seize 648kg of drugs in H1

    Maj Gen Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has chaired a meeting for assessing the performance of the General Directorate ...

    16 hours ago

    Sport

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    Video: Mohamed Bin Zayed receives 4th Jiu-Jitsu Asian C’ship winners

    His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces on Monday received a d...

    England retain squad for 3rd Test; Smith inclusion remains in doubt

    England named an unchanged squad on Monday for this week’s third Test against Australia at Headingley. The injured James Anderson, England’s all-time ...

    17 hours ago

    Root glad to see Archer ‘live up to hype, shake up things’ on Test debut

    London: England captain Joe Root said fast bowler Jofra Archer had “lived up to the hype” with a dramatic Test debut against Australia at Lord’s. Worl...

    17 hours ago

    Camavinga shines as Rennes stun PSG; St Etienne, Brest play draw

    Champions Paris Saint-Germain slipped up in their second league game of the season losing 2-1 to Rennes on Sunday in a repeat of April’s French Cup fi...

    17 hours ago

    Lampard urges tired Chelsea to show more personality

    London: Frank Lampard admitted fatigue was a factor in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Leicester, but the Blues boss demanded his players show more “person...

    17 hours ago

    Lifestyle

    What to do with summer’s bounty of tomatoes, zucchini and more

    Ratatouille consists of roughly equal amounts of eggplant, zucchini and bell pepper, flavored with onion, garlic and herbs. Tomato is added in direct ...

    3 hours ago

    Mexican 'professional protester' has an outfit for every cause

    Some fashionistas pride themselves on having an outfit for every occasion. Julia Klug, a Mexican activist and veteran protester, prides herself on hav...

    4 hours ago

    KIZA Dubai, house of authentic African flavours

    Want to sample the diverse culinary heritage of Africa? Head to KIZA Dubai, the fine dining restaurant that offers a mix of vibrant, traditional flavo...

    5 hours ago

    New planet discovered in orbit of young Milky Way star

    A second planet has been discovered circling Beta Pictoris, a fledgling star in our own galaxy offering astronomers a rare glimpse of a planetary syst...

    6 hours ago

    Controversial study links fluoride in water to lower IQ

    A study published Monday links exposure to fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, but several outside experts expressed...

    6 hours ago

    Egypt to reopen historic Baron Palace

    Egypt will reopen the century-old Baron Empain Palace after a $6 million renovation of the Indian-inspired mansion built by a wealthy Belgian engineer...

    7 hours ago

    Chandrayaan-2 to be inserted into lunar orbit on Tuesday

    India's second spacecraft to the moon, Chandrayaan-2, will be inserted into the lunar orbit on Tuesday morning, the Indian space agency said.

    19 Aug 2019

    Hong Kong bakery's mooncakes carry protest movement slogans

    A Hong Kong bakery is doing its part to support the city's pro-democracy protest movement by making mooncakes with a message.

    19 Aug 2019

    Business

    ‘US gives Huawei 90-day reprieve on ban’

    US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Monday the US government will extend a reprieve given to Huawei Technologies that permits the Chinese firm t...

    19 hours ago

    World stock markets surge on hopes of fresh US-China talks

    Stock markets rallied on Monday after US President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser hailed “positive” trade talks with Chinese negotiators.

    19 hours ago

    DFM achieves 96% compliance in listed firms’ result disclosures

    The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has announced that its listed companies have recorded a 96 per cent compliance regarding the disclosure of Q2-2019 re...

    19 hours ago

    Aqdar World Summit in Moscow to discuss community empowerment

    The third edition of the Aqdar World Summit is set to kick off this August in the Russian capital, Moscow, featuring a high-profile UAE delegation tak...

    19 hours ago

    Amid slowdown, RBI governor hints at softer approach on rates

    Indicating a softer approach on rate cuts in the wake of economic slowdown, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said growth is the top priority at ...

    20 hours ago

    Etihad Airways most punctual airline in Middle East, figures show

    John Wright, Etihad Airways’ Vice President Global Airports and Network Operations, said, "Etihad Airways is a high quality airline, and reliability i...

    22 hours ago

    China plans to base new lending benchmark on medium-term rates

    China’s announcement of key interest rate reforms over the weekend has fuelled expectations of an imminent reduction in corporate borrowing costs in t...

    23 hours ago

    Eurozone bond yields seen rising from record low levels

    Long-dated bond yields in the eurozone shot higher on Monday on the back of a calmer tone in world markets and increased expectations for fiscal stimu...

    23 hours ago

    China CNPC suspends Venezuelan oil loading, worried about US sanctions: Sources

    China National Petroleum Corp has halted August loadings of Venezuelan oil following the latest set of US sanctions on the South American exporter, tw...

    19 Aug 2019

    US and China seek revival of trade talks, says Trump adviser

    Washington and Beijing are working actively to revive negotiations aimed at ending the trade war that has rattled world markets, Donald Trump’s chief ...

    18 Aug 2019

    Number of visitors from GCC to Hamburg up 3.4% in 4 months

    Germany’s second biggest city Hamburg is becoming one of the favourite travel destinations for Gulf travellers, offering them outstanding features, fr...

    18 Aug 2019

    DMCA opens new licensing centre

    The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has revealed the successful opening of its newest registration and licensing centre in Umm Suqeim. The move c...

    18 Aug 2019

    Turkish growth outlook worsens as industrial output falls in June

    Turkish industrial production fell for the tenth consecutive month in June, data showed, offering few signs of a pick-up in economic growth as domesti...

    18 Aug 2019

    Brazil CB’s move paves way to reduce pile of forex reserves

    Brazil’s decision to sell dollars on the spot market for the first time in a decade is a sign the central bank (CB) is finally willing to reduce its $...

    18 Aug 2019

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    Mobile cinema brings movie magic to Syria

    In Kurdish-held areas of the northeast, filmmaker Shero Hinde is screening films in remote villages using just a laptop, projector and a canvas screen...

    7 hours ago

    'Power couple' Ranveer, Deepika pose with boxer Amir Khan

    Bollywood star couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone struck a pose with Pakistani born British boxer Amir Khan here.

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    Actress Manju Warrier among Kerala film crew trapped in Himachal Pradesh

    Top Kerala actress Manju Warrier and a 30-member crew of Malayalam film "Kyttem" has been trapped in a Himachal village following rains and landslides...

    an hour ago

    Russia, China blast US missile test

    The US and Russia ditched the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty this month after accusing each other of violating the accord.

    an hour ago

    Enec energises Unit 3 transformers at Barakah nuclear plant

    All four units will deliver clean, efficient and reliable electricity to the UAE, preventing the release of up to 21 million tonnes of carbon emission...

    2 hours ago

    Trump talks Kashmir with India, Pakistan PMs

    US President Donald Trump spoke with the prime ministers of India and Pakistan on Monday, urging them to reduce tensions over the disputed region of Kashmir.

    3 hours ago

    British conservationists work to restore acclaimed slavery painting

    Ahead of the annual remembrance day for the abolition of the slave trade, art conservationists are working to restore a rare painting of a kneeling African slave to go on display in the British port city of Liverpool.

    3 hours ago

    What to do with summer’s bounty of tomatoes, zucchini and more

    Ratatouille consists of roughly equal amounts of eggplant, zucchini and bell pepper, flavored with onion, garlic and herbs. Tomato is added in direct proportion to the cook’s tastes.

    3 hours ago

    Mexican 'professional protester' has an outfit for every cause

    Some fashionistas pride themselves on having an outfit for every occasion. Julia Klug, a Mexican activist and veteran protester, prides herself on having an outfit for every demonstration.

    4 hours ago

    Over 100 civilians wounded in bombings in Afghanistan

    The number of people wounded in multiple bomb blasts in the Afghan city of Jalalabad has risen to 123, officials said on Tuesday, a day after 14 bombs exploded in public squares, markets and outside restaurants in the eastern city.

    4 hours ago

    Russia says US cruise missile test is regrettable: TASS

    Russia said on Tuesday that the US test of a ground-launched cruise missile was regrettable and showed that Washington had long been preparing for the demise of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty,

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