Beautyworld 2026 opens its doors as fragrance takes centre stage in Dubai

Beautyworld Dubai has opened its 30th edition at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together leading beauty, fragrance and personal care brands from around the world as the sector continues...

Grammy-nominated Freddie Jackson, known for '80s hits like 'You Are My Lady,' dies at 70

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth '80s hits 'Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and 'You Are My Lady,” has died. He was 70. A...

Shriya praises Ajay Devgn’s powerful screen presence and dedication

Actress Shriya Saran has praised her “Drishyam 3” co-star Ajay Devgn, calling him a “very intense actor.” She also highlighted his powerful screen presence and distinctive approach to acting....

Ming-Na Wen reflects on the Asian American experience in her book

Just like her mother, Ming-Na Wen will show you she cares through the love language of food. “Whenever anyone comes to the house, it’s always, ‘Have you eaten yet?’”...

Indian actor, filmmaker Nana Patekar dies at 75

Nana Patekar, an acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker, died on Thursday at his home in the western state of Goa. He was 75. Patekar died of a suspected cardiac...

Fierce lobbying in EU over 'forever chemicals'

The European Union is under pressure to ban 'forever chemicals' but a battle is heating up over the toxic substances known as PFAS in Brussels, where industry groups are...

The complaining caddy

Spain’s housing crisis takes center stage ahead of snap election

Spain's snap election will revolve around an issue which has topped voters' list of concerns for three years straight but, until a fortnight ago, failed to dominate the political...

Israel strikes Gaza on October 7 anniversary, five dead, say officials

Israel carried out new strikes in Gaza on Wednesday as it marked the third anniversary of the Oct.7 attacks by Hamas, with Palestinian officials reporting five people killed. In...

Sheikh Hamdan launches Create AI Agents Championship to inspire transformative ideas for global good

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of...