US lawmakers announce tentative deal on wall, shutdown

EL PASO: US lawmakers announced late on Monday an agreement in principle to avoid another government shutdown, with nearly $1.4 billion in money for construction of a wall on the...

Sharjah Light Festival enthralls one and all

SHARJAH: The Sharjah Light Festival 2019 continues to attract visitors from the UAE and neighbouring countries as enthralling light shows in various locations highlight Sharjah’s leading position as a regional...

Fishing in troubled waters

With nets piled onto wooden boats, a group of fishermen joke while gazing out across Lake Victoria and the vast green weed clogging up the waterway. But their laughter...

East Libyan forces say they have full control of El Sharara oilfield

BENGHAZI: Eastern Libyan military forces have full control of the El Sharara oilfield, Libya’s biggest, their spokesman said on Tuesday. “Peacefully with no resistance LNA (the Libyan National Army)...

Spotlight on India's hip-hop scene

Two of Bollywood's biggest stars have premiered "Gully Boy," a still rare female-directed blockbuster that pokes at enduring taboos, at the Berlin film festival. Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt...

Death toll rises to 17 in India hotel fire: Official

NEW DELHI: At least 17 people died on Tuesday as a fire tore through a budget hotel in Delhi before dawn, in the latest disaster to raise concerns over...

Sri Lanka hiring hangmen, inspired by Philippines' war on drugs

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka began advertising for hangmen this week, as the country's president pushes ahead with a hardline policy, modeled on the Philippines, to combat drug trafficking. The last...

Young girl falls into panda enclosure at China zoo

BEIJING: Onlookers captured the dramatic moment a little girl fell into a panda enclosure in China and had to be rescued as the bears drew near. Video of the...

Having women in leadership roles is 'intrinsic' to the UAE, says Al Amiri

  DUBAI: Supporting women’s equality and enabling them to fulfill their potential to support the country’s progress are part of the fundamental principles followed by the UAE since its...

GT-Tensions high as Spain starts trial of Catalan separatists