A senior politician from Belize pledged on Wednesday "steadfast" support for Taiwan during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, amid doubts whether fellow Central American...

Dubai-based iOL Pay, a financial technology platform focused on the hospitality industry, has launched in 37 international markets and aims to achieve a $1 billion...

The World Health Organization warned countries on Tuesday (Nov 30) not to impose blanket travel bans over the new Omicron coronavirus variant as governments and...

Taking place in a hotel named after the man who founded Hilton, the Conrad Abu Dhabi certainly knows a thing or two about hospitality. And...

U.S. and European share futures jumped on Wednesday, oil rose and Asian stocks were heading for their best day in nearly two months as traders...

Japan on Wednesday (Dec 1) said it would expand its travel ban on foreigners entering the nation, preventing those with resident status from 10 African...

Writer Twinkle Khanna revealed how she and her actor husband Akshay Kumar divide expenses, and said that paying for their children’s education is her responsibility....

India-based Cashfree Payments invested $15 million in Dubai's e-payment solution Telr, a move that will allow it to tap the Middle East and North Africa...

FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has responded to reports linking Manchester City's Ferran Torres with a move to the Camp Nou.The Spain international is currently...

CNN said Tuesday it had indefinitely suspended primetime anchor Chris Cuomo after the release of legal transcripts that revealed how he helped his brother Andrew,...

The Gucci family is not pleased with the depiction of their relatives in the new film “ House of Gucci.” In a statement issued this...

I took out a Dh50,000 personal loan last year to help my family back home during the pandemic. They had no income at the time...

South Korea reported a new daily record of 5,123 new coronavirus cases, as the country battles to contain a sharp rise in patients with severe...

Stricter Covid-19 testing rules for air travellers entering the US are being worked on amid concerns about a new Omicron variant, the Centres for Disease...

As he casually reclines on a couch, on the top floor of a multi-sensory cube designed to demonstrate the future of paying for stuff, Wasim...

New measures to combat the new omicron variant of coronavirus took effect in England on Tuesday, with face coverings again compulsory in shops and on...

Emirates has been rated as one of the seven best airlines in the world by World Class, a newly launched awards and accreditation system.A system...

It has been reported that new Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has already identified who his first transfer target will be.According to FourFourTwo, the legendary...

Malaysia's Petronas on Wednesday awarded two design contracts for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Sabah to SAIPEM Spa and a consortium of JGC...

A northern Chinese city bordering Russia halted rail imports including coal and timber on Wednesday (Dec 1) over fears of a fresh cluster of COVID-19...

Australian authorities said on Tuesday (Nov 30) that an international traveller who was most likely infected with the Omicron variant has spent time in the...

To understand why Mark Zuckerberg thinks the metaverse is the next frontier, consider the case of Sam Peurifoy. The 27-year-old, who holds a doctorate in...

Japan has softened its suspension of all new incoming flight bookings to make it easier for citizens to return, the government said on Thursday (Dec...

India's gaming market is projected to be valued at $7 billion by 2026, more than three times the sector's current value, on the back of...

The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the Omicron variant Wednesday - in a vaccinated traveler who returned to California after a trip to...

Bollywood debutant Ahan Shetty's coming film Tadap was made under trying circumstances. With production halted for 10 months owing to Covid-19 restrictions, the rest of...

India is likely to buy more Malaysian palm oil after export levies imposed by top producer Indonesia hit record highs in the past year, B.V....

Doctors say many people who have become ill during South Africa’s rapid increase in Covid-19 cases have mostly mild symptoms.Most new cases in the country...

Cathay Pacific has been hit by a wave of pilot resignations in recent weeks as resentment over Hong Kong's strict quarantine regime boils over and...

Gaming platform Twitch has introduced a tool that detects and blocks users who evade bans, a longstanding problem for victims of harassment.The leader in live...

It was only a few months ago that videos of adventurous eaters chomping away on grilled sunflower heads were going viral on social media. True...

The UN warned on Thursday (Dec 2) that the need for humanitarian aid was skyrocketing worldwide, as the pandemic continues to rage, and climate change...

Yunib Siddiqui, 52, is group chief executive and owner of Jones the Grocer, the Australian casual-dining brand he brought to the UAE.Born in Pakistan, Mr...

Tourism businesses that were just finding their footing after nearly two years of devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are being rattled again as countries...

A cross-section of entertainment history goes under the hammer this week, with an auction of costumes and props from some of the most successful films...

Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of the LaLiga table to seven points after edging Athletic Bilbao 1-0 on Wednesday evening.LaLigaResult: Real Madrid...

An Australian cabinet minister has been removed from his post while allegations he was abusive toward a former staffer during their relationship are investigated, Prime...

Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester CityManchester City handed Seven Gerrard his first defeat as Aston Villa manager after securing a 2-1 win at Villa Park.The defending...

Japan's consumer confidence stayed flat in November, the government said on Thursday, even as economic activity picked up after coronavirus infections subsided.A Cabinet Office survey...

South Korea's daily coronavirus case numbers rose to a new high on Thursday (Dec 2), as authorities halted quarantine exemptions for fully vaccinated inbound travellers...

Mohamed Salah bagged a brace as Liverpool thumped cross-town rivals Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park on Thursday evening.Premier LeagueResult: Everton 1-4 LiverpoolDate: 01 December 2021Venue:...

A United Nations committee meeting on Wednesday (Dec 1) is unlikely to allow Afghanistan's Taliban or Myanmar's junta to represent their countries at the 193-member...

KKR & Co Inc on Thursday appointed Mukul Chawla, a managing director at Singapore state investor Temasek, to lead the U.S. private equity firm's investment...

Japan's new political leadership is calling on the country's financial bureaucrats to ramp up efforts toward issuing a digital currency, pointing to China's far quicker...

Tom Udall, the new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand, says he wants to find areas of common ground with China in a region where tensions...

Taiwan is a "wanderer" that will eventually come home and not a chess piece to be played with, the Chinese government's top diplomat said on...

Reddit users have helped fuel dozens of "meme" stock rallies this year, from retailer GameStop to movie operator AMC Entertainment Holdings. Some analysts are sceptical...

The anti-vaxxer brother of former UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging people to attack MPs’ offices.Piers Corbyn, 74, was...

We can’t deny that you’ve left it a bit late. With Christmas Day less than a week away and that festive to-do list looking ever-more...

Major U.S. companies are having to reassess their return-to-office plans and getting tough on vaccine or mask requirements as the Omicron COVID variant looks set...

Never underestimate your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, even with a mutating virus afoot. Despite rising concerns over the omicron variant, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” not only...

The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surpassed 200 on Monday (Dec 20), as desperate survivors pleaded for urgent...

A year ago, NFTs were obscure virtual assets known only to tech geeks -- but as video game companies enter the growing market, industry players...

Newcastle United 0-4 Manchester CityManchester City cemented top spot in the Premier League after cruising to a 4-0 win over struggling Newcastle United on Sunday...

Democratic Sen Joe Manchin said Sunday he cannot back his party’s signature $2 trillion social and environment bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President...

Laos has announced plans to partially re-open its borders to foreign visitors in the new year.The South-East Asian country has been closed to international arrivals...

While restaurants in the U.S. and United Kingdom are open without restrictions and often bustling, they are entering their second winter of the coronavirus pandemic...

The Covid-19 Omicron variant is “raging around the world,” the White House’s top medical adviser said on Sunday as US President Joe Biden prepares to...

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool shared the spoils as they played to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.Premier League Result: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2...

Prospects for democracy in Hong Kong are "bright", China said on Monday (Dec 20) in a white paper, a day after pro-Beijing candidates won a...

Former Brexit negotiator David Frost resigned from the government with immediate effect on Saturday, topping a torrid week for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson after...

It was a showdown between Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” and Jane Campion’s “ The Power of the Dog ” for members of the Los...

Need more proof that this is the year digital assets went mainstream? How about the fact that venture capital funds have poured about $30 billion...

Thailand's public health minister said on Monday (Dec 20) that his ministry will propose reinstating mandatory quarantine for foreign visitors due to concerns over the...

Real Madrid missed the chance to stretch their lead at the top of the Laliga table to eight points after they were held to a...

New Zealand on Tuesday (Dec 21) postponed its phased border reopening plans until the end of February over concerns of the rapid global spread of...

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government announced extraordinary measures to bolster the Turkish lira, including the introduction of a new programme that will protect savings from...

Iran's top diplomat to Yemen died on Tuesday after contracting coronavirus, Iranian state TV has said.The death of Ambassador Hassan Irloo came after he was...

Flexibility is set to define the future of the working culture, being the "number one priority" of many as the world continues to adapt to...

A cargo ship illegally carrying 130 passengers sank off Madagascar's north-eastern coast, killing at least 17 people and leaving 68 missing, officials said on Monday.At...

Jordan’s economic recovery programme remains on track as continued progress on reforms have helped the country maintain macroeconomic stability despite challenging circumstances, according to the...

Troops raced Tuesday (Dec 21) to deliver food and water to typhoon-ravaged islands of the Philippines as charities appealed for aid to help hundreds of...

Bangladesh has outnumbered China, Vietnam and Indonesia in terms of growth in apparel exports to the United States in January-October this year, with many US...

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has been sent a strong message regarding the poor officiating that has caused such controversy in the country of late.Earlier...

COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna does not expect any problems in developing a booster shot to protect against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and could...

McDonald's Holdings Company Japan said on Tuesday it would suspend the sale of medium- and large-sized french fries for a week starting on Friday due...

The Chinese city of Xi'an began testing millions of residents for COVID-19 on Tuesday (Dec 21) after the detection of more than 40 new cases...

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has once again reflected on missing out on the 2021 Ballon d'Or award to Lionel Messi.The Poland international went into...

British ministers have reportedly opposed calls from scientific advisers for new measures to tackle the Omicron variant before Christmas.Confirmed cases of the faster-spreading strain have...

Most people in the region and around the world have taken the necessary steps to reduce their carbon footprint, from taking public transport instead of...

People infected with the coronavirus in England can now leave quarantine early if they have two negative tests.The new measure, which began on Wednesday, requires...

Zee Entertainment Enterprises, India’s largest listed television network, approved a merger agreement with Sony Group’s Indian unit amid a complicated boardroom and courtroom feud between...

The former chief minister of Johor Osman Sapian has died, Bernama reported. Mr Osman died on Tuesday (Dec 21), aged 69. He was admitted to the KPJ...

The Dubai World Trade Centre Authority and Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volumes, signed a preliminary agreement to develop an industry hub...

Fighting the Omicron variant surging through the country, U.S. President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the government would provide 500 million free rapid tests, increase...

Japan's government is set to compile an annual budget for the next fiscal year from April totalling around 107.6 trillion yen (US$942.8 billion), the Nikkei...

Resort and bar owners on a Philippine island popular with surfers and tourists were expecting a bumper Christmas holiday after COVID-19 restrictions finally eased. Then...

Arsenal booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after thrashing League One side Sunderland 5-1 on Tuesday evening.Carabao Cup Result: Arsenal 5-1 Sunderland Date:...

ew COVID-19 cases in Australia’s most populous state surged to a pandemic record Wednesday, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with state leaders to discuss...

Here at Irish fashion news see simple ways to find keep yourself wrapped up and warm this winter. Tis the season for all things pumpkin...

At least 70 people were missing and one confirmed dead on Wednesday (Dec 22) following a landslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar, a...

FC Barcelona missed the chance to climb into the top four on the LaLiga table after drawing 1-1 with ten-man Sevilla on Tuesday night.LaLiga Result: Sevilla...

In the fight against the coronavirus, one key component of the human immune system has hogged the limelight: antibodies.These Y-shaped proteins have made top news...

UK authorities have brought in 67 people who were attempting to cross the English Channel on Christmas Day.Border Force agents took a group of people...

Mamta Arora came up with the idea of her start-up to solve the sustainability challenges in the fast fashion industry. She identified a market gap...

India will start administering COVID-19 booster shots as a precautionary measure to healthcare and frontline workers from Jan 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on...

With rainclouds overhead, Nasa’s newest next-generation space observatory, the James Webb Space telescope, launched on Saturday from South America.The $10 billion instrument is two decades...

Shoppers looking for a good bargain can take advantage of the Dubai Shopping Festival’s 12-hour sale, which will return on December 26 from 10am to...

Parts of California are getting a White Christmas after all, with snowfall pounding mountains across the state.Other areas of California, however, saw a wet and...

Abu Dhabi has updated its green list of countries and destinations from which travellers can enter the emirate without needing to quarantine on arrival.The updated...

Japan will compensate companies to keep secret patents with potential military applications under proposed legislation, the Nikkei reported on Sunday (Dec 26), without citing sources.The...

Three years of democracy protests followed by a pandemic have devastated Hong Kong retailers who had grown used to relying on cash from mainland Chinese...

Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from abroad, their management agency said.RM and Jin were...

FC Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a surprise move to one of Liverpool's fiercest rivals in the Premier League.The Brazilian midfielder is...

Australia’s most populous state reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases on Sunday and a sharp jump in hospitalizations while thousands of people were...

Melinda French Gates sold $467 million of Canadian National Railway shares this month, trimming a holding she received in her divorce from Bill Gates and...

England were bowled out for 185 in their first innings after tea on day one of the third Ashes test in Melbourne on Sunday after...

Aid group Save the Children said it was suspending operations in Myanmar's strife-torn Kayah state after two staff members went missing in an attack that...

The global smartphone industry will continue to be hamstrung well into the next year by supply chain disruptions and component shortages, with the Omicron variant...

With the Africa Cup of Nations showpiece not too far away now, we want to test your knowledge about the tournament. The best part is...

World leaders have paid tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu after his death at the age of 90.US President Joe Biden praised the “courage and moral...

China will make infrastructure investments "appropriately" ahead of time and use fiscal policies to stabilize economic operations, according to a readout from a meeting posted...

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities said Sunday that women seeking to travel anything other than short distances should not be offered transport unless they are accompanied by...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a year-end interview with local media said Western democracies must stand together against a China he says has been...

If there is a singular skill that got us through the last couple of years in one piece, it is creativity.One organization far ahead of...

Bollywood star Salman Khan turned 56 on Monday and marked the occasion by announcing a raft of new films, including a sequel to his record-breaking...

Covid-19 guidelines for hosting indoor and outdoor social events have been enhanced, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee said on Sunday.The new guidelines...

A handful of Myanmar nurses hiding from the junta have been running makeshift clinics to treat COVID-19 patients and resistance fighters with medicine smuggled past...

New York is one of the latest cities to announce that its New Year’s Eve celebrations will be scaled back, as countries across the globe...

Manchester City cemented top spot in the Premier League defeating Leicester City in nine-goal thriller on Boxing Day at the Etihad.Premier League Result: Manchester City 6-3...

U.S. authorities on Sunday were monitoring dozens of cruise ships hit by COVID-19 cases while sailing in the country's waters, with several of them reportedly...

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council, in collaboration with the Department of Community Development, has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles through exercise...

The Middle East and North Africa region's quick-commerce market is expected to reach about $47 billion by 2030, anchored by an acceleration in the grocery...

Japan's retail sales rose faster than expected in November, thanks to decreasing COVID-19 cases in the month, which have encouraged shoppers to ramp up spending...

China's local symptomatic coronavirus cases crept up again, with most new infections reported in the northwestern city of Xi'an as it entered a fifth day...

Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea Chelsea moved level on points with second-place Liverpool after defeating Aston Villa 3-1 at Villa Park on Sunday evening.The hosts were without...

Cristina Vazquez, a Roma teen who grew up in a Madrid shantytown, never imagined herself playing the violin.But today she is first violinist in an...

Ethiopia has said it is "saddened" by a US decision to revoke duty-free access for the East African country’s exports.The announcement by Ethiopia’s trade ministry...

The Japanese government on Monday unveiled a package of steps aimed at enabling small and midsize companies to pass on costs from higher raw material...

Delta Air Lines on Monday cited new Chinese cleaning requirements after it rerouted a China-bound flight back to the United States, drawing criticism from Chinese...

Chinese tech giant Baidu on Monday took its first steps into the metaverse industry with the launch of a virtual reality app, looking to test...

US health authorities on Monday (Dec 27) shortened the recommended isolation time for Americans with asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 to five days from the previous...

Indonesia's crude palm oil output is expected to rise 2.6per cent next year to 51.01 million tonnes from this year's estimate of 49.71 million tonnes,...

Hong Kong prosecutors on Tuesday (Dec 28) filed a "seditious publications" charge against jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai who already faces charges under a tough...

Shell-shocked England captain Joe Root called on his players to show some pride in the badge after they suffered a humiliating innings and 14-run loss...

President Joe Biden on Monday (Dec 27) pledged to ease a shortage of COVID-19 tests as the Omicron variant threatened to overwhelm hospitals and stifle...

Tencent Holdings' Riot Games on Monday said it has agreed to pay US$100 million to settle a 2018 gender-based discrimination class-action lawsuit with California state...

Electric powertrain technology, digitalisation, smart mobility, autonomous driving technology are among disruptive technologies changing the face of new mobility.The global automotive industry is facing a...

India has moved to cut off foreign funding to a charity founded by Mother Teresa, a decision critics described as further evidence of harassment of...

Manchester United resumed action after 16 days but were unable to secure maximum points at Newcastle United on Monday night.Premier League Result: Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester...

The United States said Tuesday it had seen possible progress in talks with Iran but joined European negotiators in pressing for urgency in rolling back...

The much-anticipated retrospective of the Harry Potter film franchise is mere days away.The special was first announced in November, coinciding with the 20th anniversary since...

As we enter the final week of 2021, markets have unsurprisingly traded sideways with a slight bullish bias but lacking any real conviction.With the previous...

A lockdown of 13 million people in the Chinese city of Xi'an entered its seventh day on Wednesday (Dec 29), with many unable to leave...

Global cyber crime costs are expected to increase by nearly 15 per cent on a yearly basis over the next four years to reach $10.5...

Hundreds of troops loyal to Somalia's Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble on Tuesday camped near the residence of his political rival President Mohammed Abdullahi Mohammed,...

Advertisements featuring some Chinese models have sparked feuding in China over whether their appearance and makeup are perpetuating harmful stereotypes of Asians.German automaker Mercedes-Benz and...

Hundreds of Hong Kong national security police raided the office of online pro-democracy media outlet Stand News on Wednesday (Dec 29) and arrested six people,...

Concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have led Emirates airline to place restrictions on flights from a number of African countries.Bans...

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami celebrated his 200th Test scalp with a five-wicket haul as India gained the upper hand in the first Test against South...

K-pop star Lisa of Blackpink and model Paing Takhon of Myanmar have got the world’s Most Beautiful and Most Handsome Faces of 2021, respectively, according...

Rapid COVID-19 home tests are more likely to give a false negative with the heavily-mutated Omicron variant compared to earlier strains, the US Food and...

It all started with a coffee craving.When Brittany and Dre Wiley decided to take a break from talking with their home builder to get a...

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Tuesday that central bank governor Riad Salameh should remain in position for now, signalling continued political backing for...

The Philippines has lifted a four-year ban on new open-pit mines, an official said on Wednesday (Dec 29), in a bid to revitalise the country's...

Liverpool lost some ground in the Premier League title race after falling to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Leicester City.Premier League Result: Leicester City...

Downing Street scrambled to quash conspiracy theories that the UK’s intelligence services played a role in the 1997 car crash that killed Diana, Princess of...

The St Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico has a golf course and oceanfront residences in a 195-hectare nature reserve, set along azure waters...

Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two new treatment options that can be taken at home.But that convenience comes with a catch: The pills have to...

Much of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages in other parts of the world, but the region...

A high-profile Premier League player has reportedly agreed a deal in principle with Spanish giants Barcelona.According to journalist Gerard Romero, Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta is...

Global COVID-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, Reuters data showed on Wednesday (Dec 29), as the Omicron variant raced out...

Concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have led Emirates airline to place restrictions on flights from a number of African countries.Bans...

Indonesia is considering extending some fiscal support such as subsidies for micro loans and a tax break for home sales until the first half of...

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (Dec 29) called on Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to immediately release Stand News employees arrested after...

The electricity being devoured annually to mine Bitcoin is now eight times more than that being used by technology companies Google and Facebook combined, and...

More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record...

Is followed by Maharashtra, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar PradeshThe Covid-19 pandemic had posed various challenges to agricultural export including shortage of containers, high freight cost...

‘Marriages will continue to take place despite recession or inflation’ – the dialogue from the popular Bollywood film Band Baaja Baaraat may not ring true...

For women who assembled iPhones at a Foxconn plant in southern India, crowded dorms without flush toilets and food sometimes crawling with worms were problems...

Aarya star Sushmita Sen recently announced her break-up with former partner Rohman Shawl via social media. The actor’s post spoke about everlasting love and friendship...

A Hong Kong police raid on a pro-democracy media organisation and the arrest of seven people connected with it was aimed at seditious activity, not...

Brentford 0-1 Manchester CityManchester City opened an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table after defeating Brentford 1-0 on Wednesday night.Pep Guardiola...

France on Tuesday reported a record high of 179,807 new confirmed coronavirus cases in 24 hours, one of the highest one-day tallies worldwide.It is also...

Apple is a stone's throw away from $3 trillion market value, needing its shares to gain a little more than $1 to become the first...

As Fast & Furious gears up for its final films in its franchise, Dwayne Johnson has made it clear that he has no plans to...