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Decrying 'witch hunt,’ ex-PM Boris Johnson resigns from UK parliament

Accusing the committee of mounting a "political hit job," Johnson said in a statement: "I am being forced out by a tiny handful of people, with no evidence to back up their assertions."

44 minutes ago

DEWA launches smart facility to test water leakage detection

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ’s Research and Development (R&D) Centre has innovated an advanced, smart facility to simulate various leakage cases of water transmission pipelines.

an hour ago

British-Pakistani businessman seeks to set up film industry in Dubai with Bollywood stars

Talking to the media recently, he said, “During the grand award show, I was engaged in conversations with different Bollywood superstars and networked with important personalities, producers, and directors in the industry.

6 hours ago

Runway closed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport after 2 planes bump into each other

A Thai Airways International jet headed to Bangkok accidentally hit an Eva Airways plane headed to Taipei at Haneda airport and the runway was subsequently closed and some flights were delayed, the reports said.

8 hours ago

China wants end to terror attacks on Pak-Iran border

For China, which is behind the CPEC projects in the region, this trilateral cooperation would go a long way to ensure that security threats are addressed for these projects to be completed, The News reported.

9 hours ago

Sudan sides agree 24-hour ceasefire from Saturday, Saudi Arabia and US say

If the parties fail to observe the ceasefire, "facilitators will be compelled to consider adjourning the Jeddah talks", the US and Saudi joint statement added, referring to negotiations to try to end almost two months of clashes in Sudan.

9 hours ago

These are the four digital channels to obtain UAE visas easily

The government called on those who have an entry permit, visa, issued from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, or Fujairah, to verify its validity, and the date of issuance and expiry date through the eChannel platform of the ICP.

10 hours ago

VIDEO: Multiple explosions, fire at a construction site in Hamburg

The authorities said emergency crews are responding to explosions and structure fire at the Westfield construction site in Hafer City, Hamburg.

18 hours ago

Angry lawyer sues client for not paying fees in UAE

The lawyer filed a lawsuit against a client, requesting that he be obligated to pay him Dhs32,246, and the remaining amount of the agreed upon fees.

19 hours ago

Sheikh Nahyan pays rich tributes to late SP Hinduja in Dubai

“SP will be missed…may his memory is a blessing… we all continue to be inspired by his life and ideals,” Sheikh Nahyan said. “I greatly admired his wisdom and generosity, and I continue to marvel at all that was accomplished by him,” Sheikh Nahyan added.

20 hours ago

UAE's COP28 Presidency a chance for meaningful climate action: Pakistan

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that the UAE has also manifested its commitment to combating climate change by implementing several sustainable initiatives to mitigate climate change effects.

20 hours ago

COP28 Presidency announces 100 international youth climate delegates

Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and President-designate of the COP28, has affirmed that COP28 is determined to ensure that youth voices and ambitions are a focal point of the climate process.

20 hours ago

VIDEO: Biden calls UK PM Sunak ‘Mr President,’ jokes ‘I just promoted you’

English broadcaster, journalist and television personality Piers Morgan wrote on Twitter, “Joe Biden, who fell over again last week, called Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ‘Mr President’ today — having previously called him ‘Rashid Sanook’ — and then forgot Winston Churchill’s name altogether in a rambling anecdote. His physical & cognitive issues appear to be worsening.”

21 hours ago

Trump indicted in documents case, first ex-president to face federal charges

The indictment of a former US president on federal charges is unprecedented in American history and emerges at a time when Trump is the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination next year.

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Man kills girlfriend and melts her body after breakup, police discover remains behind a wall after 9 years

Sibora Gagani, 22, disappeared nine years ago shortly after separating from her boyfriend, but the Torremolinos municipal police abandoned the search for her after failing to find any information for their investigation.

09 Jun 2023

Only public transport and authorised vehicles will have access to Arrivals forecourt of Dubai Airport Terminal 1

The airport recommended that the residents and visitors use the car parks or valet services when receiving guests at the 'Arrivals' section.

09 Jun 2023

Former PTI leader Jahangir Tareen launches new political party in Pakistan

The former PTI leader made the announcement during a press conference in Lahore with several other PTI defectors — including those who left in the aftermath of the May 9 incidents — by his side

09 Jun 2023

Britain provides E-visas for citizens of the Gulf countries and Jordan for only £10

Gulf visitors are highly valuable to the UK economy, with over 790,000 Gulf visitors spending £2 billion during their stays in the UK last year.

09 Jun 2023

India launches first all-woman Hajj flight to Jeddah from Kerala

The Air India Express that carried passengers to Jeddah from Kozhikode on Thursday night was extra-special, because an all-woman crew manned the flight with 145 female pilgrims on board.

09 Jun 2023

Overseas Pakistanis under radar as May 9 probe expands

The authorities have "collected and analysed" the data of hundreds of expats — mostly from the UK, Europe and the US.

09 Jun 2023

297 orphans evacuated from Khartoum to safety: UN

Across Sudan, over 13.6 million children are in urgent need of lifesaving humanitarian support, the highest number ever recorded in the country.

09 Jun 2023

Deadly blast damages world's longest ammonia pipeline in Kharkiv

The Togliatti-Odesa pipeline transporting toxic ammonia was destroyed in a blast.

08 Jun 2023

UAE strongly condemns stabbing attack targeting children in French Alps

The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the French Republic and to the families of the victims of this heinous crime, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.

08 Jun 2023

14 types of leave for federal government employees in UAE

The full-time employee is entitled to an annual leave with a total salary as follows: 30 working days for the incumbents of special grade (B) and above and the like, and for the rest of the jobs (22) working days.

08 Jun 2023

These are the 4 conditions for foreign university students to obtain UAE Golden Visa

The government clarified that the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) grants golden visa to the first rank graduates of foreign university students:

08 Jun 2023

Sheikh Mohammed honours 16 entities with Community Impact Medal

"Strengthening social responsibility practices is a national priority, aiming at promoting public and private sectors partnerships and directing companies' contributions towards development projects,” said Sheikh Mohammed.

08 Jun 2023

Pakistan’s former PM Imran granted bail in over a dozen cases

"Imran is granted bail till June 19 in eight cases registered against him under the anti-terrorism legislation," one of his lawyers, Sher Afzal Marwat, told reporters.

08 Jun 2023

Local News

DEWA launches smart facility to test water leakage detection

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ’s Research and Development (R&D) Centre has innovated an advanced, smart facility to simulate various le...

an hour ago

British-Pakistani businessman seeks to set up film industry in Dubai with Bollywood stars

Talking to the media recently, he said, “During the grand award show, I was engaged in conversations with different Bollywood superstars and networked...

6 hours ago

UAE participates in Global Coalition Against Daesh Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh

Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the Global Coalition Against Daesh Ministerial Meeting held in Riyadh and le...

9 hours ago

UAE convenes first signature event of its UNSC presidency on cooperation between UN, Arab League

Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar chaired the first signature event of the UAE’s UNSC presidency for the month of June, on strengthening cooperation between th...

9 hours ago

World News

Decrying 'witch hunt,’ ex-PM Boris Johnson resigns from UK parliament

Accusing the committee of mounting a "political hit job," Johnson said in a statement: "I am being forced out by a tiny handful of people, with no evi...

44 minutes ago

4 Indigenous siblings found alive after surviving Amazon plane crash and being 40 days alone in jungle

The announcement of their rescue on Friday brought a happy ending to a saga that had captivated many Colombians, a watch with highs and lows as search...

7 hours ago

Runway closed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport after 2 planes bump into each other

A Thai Airways International jet headed to Bangkok accidentally hit an Eva Airways plane headed to Taipei at Haneda airport and the runway was subsequ...

8 hours ago

China wants end to terror attacks on Pak-Iran border

For China, which is behind the CPEC projects in the region, this trilateral cooperation would go a long way to ensure that security threats are addres...

9 hours ago