New York City ushered in the New Year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — as it revived its annual New...

If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you won’t need to be told twice to watch Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. The HBO special,...

Look under old mattresses, put your hands down the sides of second-hand sofas or lift up floorboards in homes across the eurozone and you may...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un put the economy front and centre of an agenda-setting speech at the end of a key ruling-party meeting, state...

The price of Bitcoin hit record highs in 2021, thanks to support from traditional finance, but cryptocurrency specialists are struggling to predict next year's outcome...

Dubai Airport is gearing up for another peak travel period, with an estimated two million passengers expected to pass through Dubai International Airport between now...

Australia started 2022 with a record number of new COVID-19 cases as an outbreak centred in the eastern states grew, and New South Wales eased...

Commodity prices from energy and metals to agricultural products rebounded sharply in 2021, with power fuels leading the rally, driven by tight supplies and a...

AUS woman has gone viral for locking herself in the bathroom of an aeroplane for more than five hours after testing positive for Covid-19 mid-flight.Marisa...

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: Military conflict is not the answer."We must remind the Beijing authorities to...

It has been claimed that an emerging Barcelona starlet has rejected the chance to represent an African country despite being called up for the 2021...

2021 has been a busy year. But with time, people have adapted to the new normal life. Workplaces have opened, and everyone is back to...

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

U.S. President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymr Zelensky will speak by phone on Sunday, both sides confirmed, after the U.S. leader warned Russia's...

Members of a China-centred Asian trade bloc that takes effect on January 1 are hoping the initiative, encompassing about a third of world trade and...

Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, whether as a man-crazy TV hostess on “The Mary...

China ended the final week of 2021 with its biggest tally of local COVID-19 cases for any seven-day period since it contained the country's first...

Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku has been urged to apologise for his recent comments that have caused huge controversy among supporters.In a recent interview, the Belgium...

When Maureen Donnelly Morris came from nearby Leesburg to open her café in Lovettsville, neighbors rallied to her aid. Divisions ripping at their town and...

The team behind the James Bond franchise were only some of the public figures from the arts to be named in this year's New Year’s...

Getting wine, chocolate, and coffee into China could get even harder from Saturday, with new import restrictions adding fresh hurdles for foreign companies bringing products...

Israel has launched strikes against militant targets in the Gaza Strip a day after rockets were fired from territory ruled by the Palestinian Hamas group.Video...

About 132 million coronavirus shots were given last year amid the largest vaccine campaign in British history.More than 90 per cent of people in the...

Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that attacker Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19.The 34-year-old Argentine is one of four players who have...

China's Huawei said on Friday its annual revenue had fallen by nearly a third from the previous year, as it continued to be weighed down...

The US has blocked Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from having access to its duty-free trade programme with Africa over alleged human rights abuses and recent...

The sky was lit with a record-breaking fireworks display in Ras Al Khaimah for New Year's Eve.Breaking two Guinness World Records, the northern emirate "dazzled...

Many people growing up with crooked teeth had only one option to correct them – contraptions of wire, metal brackets and rubber bands.These needed regular...

Iran’s paramilitary troops and an armed criminal gang clashed on Saturday in a restive south-eastern province, leaving three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps...

Dubai Airport is gearing up for another peak travel period, with an estimated two million passengers expected to pass through Dubai International Airport between now...

Watford 0-1 Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur boosted their top four ambitions after snatching victory at Watford on Saturday evening.Antonio Conte's men had to wait until second-half...

New COVID-19 cases in Australia dipped on Sunday (Jan 2) as testing slowed over a holiday weekend, but infections remained more than 30,000.Hospitalisations rose further...

YOASOBI is a popular Japanese music duo known for “turning stories into music.” Their first debut song “Yoruni Kakeru” (Racing into the night) became a...

Pakistan’s consumer price index rose 12.3 per cent in December from a year earlier, according to the country’s official statistics bureau.Edible items were the main...

Ikea will hike its prices by an average of nine percent this year due to ongoing supply and transportation disruptions, the company that operates most...

A South Korean has crossed the heavily fortified border in a rare defection to North Korea, South Korea's military said on Sunday (Jan 2).The Joint...

Manchester City moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a controversial 2-1 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.Premier...

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said his country's health system can cope with the new wave of coronavirus infections as Victoria state reported...

2021 was another great year for investors as the stock market shrugged off concerns about Covid-19 variants and resurgent inflation to fly higher for the...

f Mandy Moore is bracing for emotional whiplash, it’s understandable.She and her musician-husband, Taylor Goldsmith, welcomed their first child in February, an event she says...

South Korean President Moon Jae-in vowed on Monday (Jan 3) to use his last months in office to press for a diplomatic breakthrough with North...

Big-tech powered US stocks to a third straight winning year in 2021, as companies such as Apple and Microsoft continue to see strong demand almost...

Israel will start offering a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine to people aged 60 and over, becoming the first country in the world to...

The UK government has been making contingency plans in case hospitals, schools and other workplaces are hit by major staff shortages amid the country's record-breaking...

Indonesia will continue to sell octane-88 gasoline in remote areas but the dirty fuel will not be available in urban parts of Java and Bali...

One of K-pop's leading entertainment companies has launched a new streaming service.Online from Saturday, the Beyond Live platform hosts exclusive content, from concerts to interviews,...

Hong Kong independent online publication Citizen News said on Monday (Jan 3) its decision to shut down was triggered by the closure of a pro-democracy...

Chelsea and Liverpool played out a pulsating 2-2 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in one of the games of the season.The visitors...

Muffins and masterpieces will come together at Louvre Abu Dhabi in January.The museum is inviting families to take part in its first Picnic in the...

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Sunday that he has tested positive for Covid-19.Mr Austin said he is suffering mild symptoms and will attend...

The event is being produced by live entertainment group Balich Wonder Studio, which specialises in large-scale ceremonies, events and shows around the world. It has...

India's Future Retail has asked a New Delhi court to declare ongoing arbitration proceedings with Amazon.com illegal, saying the country's antitrust agency had suspended a...

Tech Guide has just landed in Las Vegas for the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show where the major electronics companies will reveal the flagship products we’ll...

New coronavirus cases in China's locked-down city of Xi'an edged down on Monday (Jan 3), official data showed, while local authorities removed two senior officials...

Real Mallorca 0-1 FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona moved to within one point of the top four in LaLiga after starting the new year with a 1-0...

New York's attorney general has subpoenaed former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr, demanding their testimony in connection...

A winter storm hitting the mid-Atlantic combined with the pandemic to further frustrate air travelers whose return flights home from the holidays were canceled or...

Tesla says it delivered nearly one million vehicles in 2021, almost twice as many as in the previous year, results that were better than expected...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday he will compile a five-year plan to promote start-ups in the country as part of efforts to...

More than one million people in a city in central China were being confined to their homes on Tuesday after three asymptomatic coronavirus cases were...

The global semiconductor industry, which was beset by supply challenges in 2021 owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, is poised for a big rebound this year,...

David Bowie's estate has sold the publishing rights to his "entire body of work" to Warner Chappell Music, the company said Monday, the latest massive...

Australia's COVID-19 cases touched a fresh pandemic high on Tuesday (Jan 4) amid an Omicron surge in its two most populous states.Hospitalisations in New South...

If your New Year’s resolution is to eat better, then how does a nine-course degustation menu from the world’s top chefs sound?This January, five Michelin...

The Philippines will expand coronavirus restrictions in Manila from Wednesday (Jan 5) to include more than 11 million people living near the capital as cases...

FC Barcelona finally unveiled their £45million signing from Manchester City at the Camp Nou on Monday afternoon.orres completed his switch to the Spanish giants last...

A preliminary South African government study showed a booster of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine was 85 percent effective in preventing hospitalization from the...

Five global nuclear powers pledged Monday to prevent atomic weapons spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict, in a rare joint statement setting aside rising West-East...

Harry Potter actress Emma Watson has posted a message of solidarity with Palestinians on Instagram.Reposting a graphic from the Bad Activist Collective, the image reads...

Business activity in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector economy continued to expand in December despite a slowdown in growth as concerns about the rapid spread...

Paul Baker, founder of St Pierre Groupe, comments on what 2022 might look like for the food and drink industry in general, and the bakery...

China on Tuesday (Jan 4) said it will continue to "modernise" its nuclear arsenal and called on the United States and Russia to reduce their...

Apple's stock-market value briefly rose above $3 trillion on Monday, shattering yet another record and underscoring how the pandemic has turbocharged Big Tech’s decades-long rise.The...

Manchester United's top four hopes suffered another blow after going down 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night.English Premier LeagueResult: Manchester United 0-1 Wolverhampton WanderersDate:...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sees no need for further restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus' Omicron variant his spokesman said on ahead...

With new versions forcing vaccine makers to retest jabs, the virus that causes COVID-19 has proven highly unpredictable.But the latest variant to sweep the globe...

Our Next Energy (ONE), a two-year-old Michigan startup, said on Wednesday it had tested a prototype of its new battery in a Tesla Model S,...

North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile into the sea on Wednesday (Jan 5), South Korea and Japan said, in the first...

James McAvoy took a very unique approach to his performance in My Son.During filming for director and co-writer Christian Carion’s remake of his own 2017...

Abu Dhabi Digital Authority has teamed up with the UAE's biggest telecom operator Etisalat and security software company Trend Micro to launch a programme aimed...

Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly gave up his plan to steal the limelight on the anniversary of the Jan 6 assault against Congress, leaving President...

The Shikoku Pilgrimage, known as Shikoku Henro in Japanese, is famous both for its rich history and sprawling size. This 1,200-kilometer circular route goes around...

Walmart Inc said on Tuesday it plans to hire more than 3,000 U.S. delivery drivers and build out a fleet of all-electric delivery vans to...

Japan's Okinawa region appeared to be the epicentre of a new coronavirus surge with cases more than doubling on Wednesday (Jan 5) from the previous...

Standard Industries subsidiary GAF Energy has launched a new line of nailable solar shingles the roofing giant is calling Timberline Solar. The Timberline Solar Energy...

A stripped-down Golden Globes will go ahead with no audience or media on Sunday, as the event traditionally known as Hollywood's biggest party reels from...

Egyptian giants Al Ahly, managed by former Mamelodi Sundowns boss Pitso Mosimane, are gearing up to break a world record ahead of the FIFA Club...

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday (Jan 4) backed its week-old guidance for people seeking to end their COVID-19...

Want to eat high-fat, low-carb in the new year? Well, maybe think again, as the keto diet has been named the worst for healthy eating...

After an unprecedented wave of layoffs, the sector recovered rapidly in the last quarter by abandoning its "zero-covid" policy.Vietnam, along with Cambodia, Bangladesh and more...

Automaker Stellantis' Chrysler brand said on Wednesday it plans to shift to an all-electric lineup by 2028 and introduce new products, including a utility vehicle,...

Hong Kong health authorities on Wednesday (Jan 5) began a city-wide search for the contacts of a COVID-19 patient and ordered a Royal Caribbean "cruise...

Following his apparent fallout with Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku has reportedly made a big decision on his future relating to the current January...

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday faced anger from opponents and chaos in parliament after issuing a provocative warning to people in France not yet...

Bitcoin slumped to the lowest level since its December flash crash as growing expectations of rising borrowing rates weighs on some of the best performing...

The number of people in hospital with coronavirus is at its highest since February last year, figures show, amid increasing pressure on health services.A total...

The US on Wednesday condemned North Korea and urged Pyongyang to sit down for talks after South Korea's military said it fired what is "presumed...

Google's Android operating system is warning users of Samsung devices against installing certain Galaxy Store apps that apparently contain malicious code.The issue, first flagged by...

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, often makes his love of animals clear on social media, posting pictures with his beloved falcons, horses...

Iraqi military bases hosting US troops in Iraq’s western Anbar province and the capital Baghdad were hit by Katyusha rockets on Wednesday.And in Syria, eight...

The shift to remote work for high-paying jobs will accelerate this year, a report shows, in defiance of city officials who are desperate to bring...

Just two weeks before it was to be held in Park City, Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is canceling its in-person festival and reverting to...

Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi urged his United States counterpart on Thursday (Jan 6) to consider restricting American troop movement in the country after a...

Fashion week organizers are taking action to salvage yet another season overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic, as the Omicron variant spreads globally, with stricter regulations...

Alcoyano 1-3 Real MadridReal Madrid booked their spot in the next round of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 victory over Alcoyano.Despite facing lower...

From music festivals and mega-projects to hotel openings and new direct flights, 2021 has been a year of new beginnings for Saudi Arabia.The kingdom has...

President Joe Biden is expected to warn on Thursday that US democracy is under threat from his predecessor Donald Trump's conspiracy theories, in a dark...

A free trade agreement between the GCC and UK will boost bilateral trade and consolidate Britain's position as the bloc’s third-largest export market globally in...

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma is returning to the screen after four years in the upcoming film Chakda Xpress. Netflix on Thursday released a teaser of...

Which black bath towel is best?When you want a touch of drama from your towels and need them to go with anything, black bath towels...

Pope Francis called Wednesday for simplified adoption procedures and urged couples to have more children as he presided over his first general audience of the...

Chinese authorities said Thursday (Jan 6) they have punished officials after footage went viral of an eight-month pregnant woman miscarrying in the locked-down city of...

World No 1 Novak Djokovic has had his visa to enter Australia revoked on his arrival amid a storm of protest about a decision to...

Shaun Chen has won several accolades for his acting but have you heard about his dancing? The 43-year-old surprised viewers by flaunting his dance moves...

Australia's former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday (Jan 8), as case numbers hit new highs across the country and health...

China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) has placed Wang Bin, the chairman of China Life Insurance Co Ltd, under investigation, the bureau said on...

The United States said on Friday (Jan 7) it had approved the voluntary departure of non-emergency US government employees and family members from the consulate...

South Korea's Samsung Electronics is poised to record its biggest fourth-quarter financial results, based on preliminary earnings guidance it provided on Friday, owing to strong...

Rental accommodation provider Airbnb wrapped up 2021 by hosting more than 4.5 million people in its properties across the globe on December 31.From Italy to...

Fully vaccinated and mostly masked, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared skeptical Friday of the Biden administration's authority to impose a vaccine-or-testing requirement on the...

PayPal Holdings is exploring the launch of its own stablecoin as part of its cryptocurrency push, the company has said, confirming the development after evidence...

Mrs World contestant has been denied permission to fly to the US ahead of the pageant, which begins this weekend, saying she believes her visa...

India reported 141,986 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday (Jan 8), the most since the end of May, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus overtakes...

Given the high number of certifications and initiatives out there, it is not easy to keep track of them to make more conscious purchasing decisions....

Sidney Poitier, who played roles of such dignity and intelligence that he transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, becoming along the way the...

Bayern Munich started the new year in the Bundesliga with a 2-1 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday eveningBundesligaResult: Bayern Munich 1-2 Borussia MonchengladbacDate: 07...

People not vaccinated against Covid-19 are using an unrecognised medical study to reportedly evade virus restrictions and provide information on their status that amounts to...

Police in Austria have carried out nationwide raids over the suspected sale of fake vaccination passes.Austria's Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said that 24 house searches...

3D concrete printing, also called cementitious 3D construction printing (3DCP), represents a form of additive manufacturing that is used to fabricate buildings and construction components....

India is set to regain its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy this year, but any euphoria is likely to be tempered by concerns...

An earthquake shook a sparsely populated area in western China early Saturday (Jan 8), authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.The 6.9-magnitude quake...

Manchester City cruised to the next round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 thrashing of League Two side Swindon Town on Friday night.FA CupResult:...

More than 100,000 people across France protested Saturday over what they say are government plans to further restrict the rights of the unvaccinated, days after...

President Joe Biden enters the midterm election year of 2022 determined to address what economists call a “supply” problem — there aren’t enough jobseekers or...

Japan overturned in 2020 its decision to cancel acquisition of U.S.-made reconnaissance drones due to their massive costs out of consideration to then U.S. President...

India has set its sights on the booming semiconductor manufacturing sector amid surging global demand for consumer electronics and a chip supply crunch. While the...

Australia’s New South Wales state reported 16 deaths on Sunday in its deadliest day of the pandemic, even as it relaxed rules to allow some...

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many sectors around the world, including the global commercial property market.Long periods of movement restrictions over the past two years...

As protesters armed with sticks and discarded police shields prepared to storm the mayor's office in Kazakhstan's largest city Almaty, they marched to chants of...

Eintracht Frankfurt 2-3 Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund rallied back from two goals down to secure a 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their first Bundesliga clash...

Scientists from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Nanyang Technological University Singapore have developed a biodegradable food packaging material that kills harmful microbes...

A Saudi princess and her daughter have been released from a high-security jail after being held for nearly three years without charge, campaigners say.Princess Basma...

Tarek Mounir, who spent many years as a corporate executive, admits he has always dreamt of being an entrepreneur. The former head of Deezer’s Middle...

Looking to buy Nike sneakers, Adidas sweats, Crocs clogs, Polo shirts or Canada Goose parkas?You're likely to have better luck these days snagging them from...

At least 21 people are dead in northern Pakistan after thousands of vehicles became stranded in a blizzard Saturday.All the roads in Murree are now...

The United States has agreed to impose stricter COVID-19 measures at its military bases in Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday (Jan...

Real Madrid 4-1 ValenciaKarim Benzema and Vinicius Junior played starring roles as Real Madrid restored their eight-point lead at the top of LaLiga with a...

Australia must "push through" the fast-moving Omicron outbreak, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday (Jan 10), as infections surpassed 1 million, more than half...

Investors have enjoyed three terrific years despite the pandemic and will be crossing their fingers that 2022 will make it four in a row.A new...

A court in Myanmar sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four more years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of illegally...

Social media has become an integral part of everyone’s life but not all platforms are created equal. In Japan, those who want to stay in...

Nigeria said Sunday that gunmen killed at least 200 people and displaced thousands more in multiple raids in the northwest over the last week, dealing...

Emerging economies must prepare for U.S. interest rate hikes, the International Monetary Fund said, warning that faster than expected Federal Reserve moves could rattle financial...

China has appointed a former paramilitary chief, Peng Jingtang, as the new commander of the People Liberation Army's (PLA) garrison in Hong Kong, state broadcaster...

Nottingham Forest 1-0 ArsenalArsenal crashed out of the FA Cup at the third round after suffering a 1-0 loss to Championship side Nottingham Forest on...

Lorain City Council will consider recommendations from the Sewer and Water Advisory Board for 2022 planning for utilities work.The Streets and Utilities Committee will meet...

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in a New York apartment building.Another 32 people were sent to hospital, several...

The president of crisis-hit Sri Lanka has asked China to restructure its debt repayments as part of efforts to help the South Asian country navigate...

Incorporate these healthy and energy-boosting pre-workout nutrition bites into your routine and see the change it brings in your energy levels, said Miten Kakaiya, fitness...

The Chinese city of Tianjin, with about 14 million people, has tightened exit controls and now requires residents to obtain approval from employers or community...

Cape Verde got their Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a positive start after edging ten-man Ethiopia on Sunday night. Africa Cup Of Nations Result: Ethiopia...

Former “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken announced Monday he's running for Congress again in North Carolina, this time seeking to succeed the retiring U.S. Rep....

The prime ministers of Australia and Serbia on Tuesday discussed Novak Djokovic's precarious visa after the top-ranked Serbian tennis star won a court battle to...

Welcome to 2022 from Beijing. After the explosive growth last year in China's electric vehicle market, what could this year have in store for consumers?The...

North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile, less than a week after it launched what it claimed was a hypersonic missile.South Korea said it...

Artificial intelligence will be the common theme in the top 10 technology trends in the next few years, and these are expected to quicken breakthroughs...

European Parliament President David Sassoli has died at the age of 65, his spokesman says.The Italian former journalist and centre-left politician had been seriously ill...

Before Crash Landing On You, there was this film called The Negotiation, a film far from the mush. It was a psychological hostage drama, starring...

Mizuho Financial Group plans to acquire U.S. private equity placement agent Capstone Partners, a person familiar with the matter said, as the Japanese lender looks...

Pet Releaf, the market-leading CBD hemp health brand for pets, announces two new higher potency CBD products for pet parents with larger dogs or who...

Terengganu police have arrested a private clinic doctor suspected of issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates.Terengganu Police chief Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the 51-year-old man...

New Zealand 521 for 6 dec (Latham 252, Conway 109, Blundell 57*, Shoriful 2-79) beat Bangladesh 126 (Yasir 55, Boult 5-43, Southee 3-28, Jamieson 2-32)...

Manchester United scraped into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Monday night.FA Cup Result: Manchester United 1-0...

WHO experts warned on Tuesday (Jan 11) that repeating booster doses of the original COVID-19 vaccines is not a viable strategy against emerging variants and...

Indonesian authorities have yet to issue papers to allow 14 coal vessels to depart, a senior official said on Wednesday, as the government prepared to...

North Korea says it has conducted another hypersonic missile test, under the watch of its leader Kim Jong-un.State media said the missile fired on Tuesday...

With Lionel Messi being accused of disrespecting Mauricio Pochettino, comments one of his former Barcelona managers once made about how difficult can be have emerged.The...

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that U.S. regulators' reworked anti-trust case against Facebook can go ahead, saying the complaint was more robust and detailed...

Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, made the reporting of rapid antigen test results mandatory Wednesday as it experienced its deadliest day of the...

Texon Vogue, a cellulose-based material used as an alternative to leather, has now been verified by The Vegan Society following a rigorous authentication process.The material,...

The Taliban has said it is expanding its "food for work" programme, in which donated wheat is used to pay tens of thousands of public...

A man in China has been sentenced to seven years in jail for setting Internet equipment ablaze after becoming enraged over a slow connection, authorities...

Nigeria 1-0 EgyptThree-time Africa Cup of Nations winners Nigeria began their campaign with a 1-0 win over Egypt on Tuesday evening.The Super Eagles were without...

Nigeria has lifted its ban on Twitter - seven months after clamping down on the social networking site.Nigeria's government suspended Twitter last June after the...

Emirates will resume passenger services to and from Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Uganda and Angola as of Thursday.The Dubai airline first suspended flights from these...

Investors switched to long positions on India's rupee for the first time since September, on hopes that the economy may be able to withstand the...

Megan Fox is engaged to her rapper partner, Machine Gun Kelly.Kelly, born Colson Baker, proposed to the actress under the banyan tree the couple claim...

A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist was rearrested on suspicion of making remarks endangering national security after being released on bail last year in a case...

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the Magic V, as it mounts a challenge in a next-generation sector projected to gain traction...

Top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell has denounced US President Joe Biden's voting rights speech as "incoherent" and "profoundly unpresidential"."I have known, liked, and personally respected...

Netflix’s pursuit of Oscar glory has seen them throw money at some of cinema’s most celebrated directors.But while the likes of Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman,...

Global sukuk issuances surged by 36.1 per cent in 2021 to $252.3 billion and are expected to continue to grow this year, according to a...

South Korea will begin treating coronavirus patients with Pfizer's antiviral pills on Friday (Jan 14), health officials said, as concern mounts over the spread of...

In the spring of 2020, it seemed like anyone with a shred of sewing talent wanted to make cloth face masks. People were sending masks...

Chelsea progressed to the final of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 aggregate win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening.Carabao Cup Result: Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Chelsea...

Real Madrid advanced to the Supercopa de Espana final with a 3-2 win over arch-rvials FC Barcelona after extra-time on Wednesday evening.Spain Super Cup Result: FC...

Saudi Arabia's Tourism Development Fund and Deutsche Hospitality, the umbrella brand of the German hotel company Steigenberger Hotels, have signed a preliminary agreement to develop...

When home-grown brand Salt launched in Dubai in 2014, it revolutionised the food truck scene with its #FindSalt concept. The premise was that Dubai foodies...

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai and Facebook parent company Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg personally approved a secret advertising deal in 2018 that reportedly gave...

To mask or not to mask is a question Italy settled early in the COVID-19 outbreak with a vigorous “yes." Now the onetime epicenter of...

Harry Potter reunion ‘Return to Hogwarts’ not just gave fans nostalgia galore, it took them back to Hogwarts and what went behind the making of...

From a formidable foundation to a cordless hair straightener, these are the products our columnist now can’t live withoutI can’t think of a single Dior...

Jordan’s Fine Hygienic Holding is branching out into the nutrition supplements business as it looks to build its wellness segment as part of a five-year...

North Korea tested a railway-borne missile in its firing drills on Friday (Jan 15), state media KCNA said on Saturday, marking its third weapons test...

Borussia Dortmund moved to within three points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a 5-1 thrashing of Freiburg on Friday night. Bundesliga Result: Borussia Dortmund 5-1 Freiburg Date: 14 January...

Only a few months after Emirates went viral for sharing a video of a flight attendant standing on top of Burj Khalifa, the airline has...

“Connection gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”This famous quote by American professor and author Brene Brown is the motivation behind Wasta, a Dubai-based technology...

Four people who were held hostage at a synagogue in a suburb of Dallas, Texas, have been freed unharmed after a 10-hour stand-off with police.They...

Kylian Mbappe continues to star in the absence of Neymar and Lionel Messi as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Brest 2-0 on Saturday night.Ligue 1 Result: Paris Saint-Germain...

Countries must achieve a 55 per cent reduction in carbon emissions from electricity by 2030 if they are to meet their net zero targets by...

German-American supermodel and TV host Heidi Klum has returned to the world of music after more than 15 years. And, somewhat unexpectedly, by her side...

A North Korean cargo train pulled into a Chinese border town on Sunday (Jan 16), in what would be the first confirmed crossing since anti-coronavirus...

In the 1980s, local garment manufacturers used to export garment items in old and used cartons as there was no factory in Bangladesh at that...

Guinea 0-1 EgyptMohamed Salah found the back of the net as Egypt defeated Guinea-Bissau for their first win at the Africa Cup of Nations.The Pharaohs...

Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan took to Instagram and shared photos from her cousin Alia Chhibba's birthday party. Alia is Gauri Khan's niece.Bollywood actor...

Passengers travelling from the UAE to Mumbai no longer have to quarantine at home for seven days.According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the civic body...

There’s more evidence that one of the world’s most common viruses may set some people on the path to developing multiple sclerosis.Multiple sclerosis is a...

The metaverse – the new digital space that allows those in it to communicate and move using three-dimensional avatars or digital representations – is slowly...

Credit Suisse's chairman Antonio Horta-Osorio resigned after just nine months in the role, following a series of missteps including reported breaches of Swiss and UK...

Less than a year into his new role, Shell Malaysia chairman Ivan Tan has set his sights firmly on steering the oil and gas company...

Miuccia Prada looked to Hollywood for inspiration as the Italian luxury label unveiled its autumn/winter 2022/23 collection on Sunday using 10 actors, including Hollywood A-lister...

Two teenagers have been arrested in England as part of the investigation into a hostage-taking incident at a synagogue in Texas on Saturday.British citizen Malik...

Real Madrid have been crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after defeating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the final on Sunday evening.Supercopa de Espana Final Result: Athletic Bilbao...

Japan will bring forward COVID-19 vaccination booster shots by as much as two months, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday (Jan 17), as the...

Liverpool moved above Chelsea and into second position on the standings with a 3-0 victory over Brentford at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.Premier League Result: Liverpool 3-0...

The chief executives of America's largest airlines have warned of a "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations if telecommunication firms roll out their 5G...

The emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus has created upheaval on an international scale, with several destinations introducing temporary border closures and some reinstating...

About 64 per cent of employees in the UAE said that salary and compensation are the primary reasons that attract them to employers, according to...

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have unique individual styles. They both can carry off a variety of prints, silhouettes and cuts with oodles of elegance....

The UAE reported 2,989 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, taking the overall tally to 808,237.Four people died after contracting the virus as the death toll...

China's postal service has ordered workers to disinfect international deliveries and urged the public to reduce orders from overseas after authorities claimed that mail could...

Global shipments of personal computers dropped by almost 5 per cent annually in the fourth quarter of last year, marking an end to a sales...

Americans must commit to the unfinished work of Martin Luther King Jr, delivering jobs and justice and protecting "the sacred right to vote, a right...

Cape Verde 1-1 CameroonCameroon finished as Group A winners despite dropping points against Cape Verde on Monday evening.The Indomitable Lions had already secured their spot...

Dhanush announced separation from wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, superstar Rajinikanth's eldest daughter. The couple got married in 2004 and have two sons together.Dhanush announced separation from...

Japan's biggest oil and gas explorer Inpex Corp will conduct exploratory offshore drilling off western Japan from March to July in the hope of finding...

A police officer has been killed and two others injured in a rare shootout in Pakistan's capital, officials said Tuesday (Jan 18).The Monday night gun...

Japan's core machinery orders rose for a second straight month in November, government data showed on Monday, a sign that corporate appetite for capital spending...

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski has beaten Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah to the 2021 FIFA Best Men's Player of the Year award.Lewandowski has become...

Children who have become "fussy eaters" could be displaying a post-Covid smell and taste disorder, experts said.Parosmia, a symptom where people experience strange smell distortions,...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday "categorically" denied claims by his former chief aide that he lied to parliament about a Downing Street party...

Global supply chain disruptions triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to linger for years until the backlog of cargo is cleared, said Sultan Ahmed...

Actor Alvaro Morte who plays The Professor, shared a video of an action scene from Money Heist, recreated by a group of Nigerian kids who...

Japan was poised on Wednesday (Jan 19) to widen COVID-19 controls to cover half its population as the Omicron variant drives new infections to record...

US cybersecurity companies McAfee Enterprise and FireEye have merged to form a “stronger entity”, named Trellix, to thwart cyberattacks and fight sophisticated criminals, the new...

After a woman was pushed to her death in front of a New York City subway train beneath Times Square over the weekend, Mayor Eric...

Kubbra Sait's yoga trainer Rupal Sidhpura Faria shared some pictures of her acing ganda bherundasana and bakasana.Deep stretches, that help build stamina and strengthen the...

In an apparent last-ditch effort to hold on to Kylian Mbappe, Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly looking to offer the French phenomenon a more lucrative contract...

It is truly a sign of the times that the Foxtons at Vauxhall now has Chinese writing in its window.That may seem like a strange...

More than 20 countries have been moved to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention's level four list, deemed the highest-risk level for travel,...

Cruise operator Genting Hong Kong has filed to wind up the company after failing to secure funding to pay its debts, it said in a...

Hitachi Ltd. announced Jan. 14, 2022, plans to sell half of its stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. It currently owns a 51% share in...

A Chinese couple who were trapped on a neverending date thanks to a virus lockdown have been relieved to find that love, not COVID-19, is...

Chelsea lost more ground in the Premier League title race after dropping points at Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday night.Premier League Result: Brighton and Hove...

The first flights carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga were finally able to leave Thursday after the Pacific nation's main airport runway was...

The air conditioners hum constantly in the lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, countering the heat thrown off by rows of high-tech sequencing machines that...

The unusual speed of clean hydrogen’s true dawn illustrates how this budding market has grabbed investors’ appetite – and 2022 will only see it intensify.What...

The property was put on the market following a drawn-out inheritance dispute and was initially valued by court-appointed experts at 471 million euros ($533 million),...

Microsoft stunned the gaming industry when it announced this week it would buy game publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, a deal that would immediately...

North Korea hinted on Thursday (Jan 20) it could resume nuclear and long-range weapons tests as it prepares for "confrontation" with Washington, its latest threat...

US President Joe Biden has said he thinks his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will "move in" on Ukraine, but does not want "full-blown war".Asked at...

Netflix series Arcane is a show that delivers uniformly. A narrative-rich video game adaptation with stunning visuals and stellar background score to match. What's not...

Manchester United got their top-four push back on track with a 3-1 victory over Brentford, while Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed headlines for his angry reaction to...

Governments around the world must forge climate change policies that are stable, long-term and informed by specialist expertise to ensure an orderly energy transition in...

In a bid to show its commitment to the fight against climate change, Egyptian national carrier EgyptAir will operate Africa’s first “green flight” on Saturday.Set...

Hong Kong will suspend face-to-face teaching in secondary schools from Monday (Jan 24) until after the approaching Chinese New Year, authorities said, because of a...

The global sustainable initiative Fashion for Good has launched a new consortium project called the D(r)ye Factory of the Future. Its aim is to accelerate...

South Africa 296 for 4 (van der Dussen 129*, Bavuma 110, Bumrah 2-48) beat India 265 for 8 (Dhawan 79, Kohli 51, Thakur 50*, Ngidi...

Ireland is to lift most Covid-19 restrictions after Prime Minister Micheal Martin declared his country had “weathered the Omicron storm".From Saturday morning, restaurants and bars...

Daily new coronavirus infections in Russia reached an all-time high Friday and authorities blamed the highly contagious Omicron variant, which they expect to soon dominate...

One of the world's most influential Buddhist monks, Thich Nhat Hanh, died in Vietnam on Saturday aged 95, his Zen teaching organisation said on Twitter.The...

The C3 Impact Accelerator Programme, a UAE-based social enterprise supporting entrepreneurs across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey and backed by Europe's second-biggest bank HSBC,...

Three studies released Friday offered more evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the Omicron variant, at least among people who received booster shots.They...

China's northeastern city of Harbin will conduct a city-wide exercise to test its roughly 10 million people for COVID-19 from Monday (Jan 25), although it...

Revenue in the gaming market in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey surged 15 per cent annually to $6.5 billion in 2021 and are...

A draft executive order written by Donald Trump's White House in the weeks after his defeat in the 2020 election directed the nation's top military...

Although Manchester United are yet to bring in any new signings in this January window, the club could lure two certain players to England before...

Even as Netflix executives sought to reassure investors in a Thursday video interview that its long-term prospects for streaming media remain bright, with its popular...

Pamela Anderson has filed for divorce from her fifth husband, Dan Hayhurst, after just over a year of marriage. Hayhurst was Anderson’s bodyguard and contractor...

Portable air purifiers with HEPA filters could be installed in all Richmond classrooms that don’t have mechanical ventilation systems as soon as next week.The Richmond...

At least two people were killed and over 15 injured when a large fire broke out in a multi-story residential building in India's financial capital...

South Africa's commanding show consigned a swashbuckling fifty from Rishabh Pant to a footnote; India lost their fourth game in a row on the tourSouth...

A new study in two states that compares coronavirus protection from prior infection and vaccination concludes getting the shots is still the safest way to...

The head of the German navy has resigned over controversial comments he made over Ukraine.Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine...

Dubai has been named the Most Popular Destination of 2022 in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards.The emirate topped the list thanks to its blend of "modern...

US investment management company BlackRock is stepping into the arena of cryptocurrency-flavored exchange-traded funds in the midst of a $1 trillion wipeout.The iShares Blockchain and...

Global entertainment icon Priyanka Chopra recently announced that she and Nick Jonas have welcomed a baby through surrogacy. Sharing a note on Instagram, she had...

A British man has died in Thailand, officials have confirmed amid reports he was attacked.A second British man was taken to hospital, the Foreign, Commonwealth...

Plenty of people wish they had bought cryptocurrencies early, when it was still little more than a curiosity. Former Goldman Sachs Group bond trader Dan...

Hoffenheim 2-3 Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund moved to within three points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich after defeating Hoffenheim 3-2 on Saturday evening.Dortmund took the lead...

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday said she was forced to call off her own wedding as she tightened COVID-19 restrictions in the...

I worked for a publishing company in Dubai for seven years. I quit in 2018 but my employer refused to pay me my end-of-service benefits...

India reported more than 300,000 new COVID-19 infections for the fourth straight day even though the caseload over the last 24 hours was slightly lower...

The study says that the medical masks have been found to increase one's attractiveness during Covid-19.It’s been well over two years since face masks became...

Southampton 1-1 Manchester CityManchester City's 12-game winning run in the Premier League came to an end after they were held to a 1-1 draw by...

The State Department on Sunday ordered the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine to leave the country amid heightened fears...

Mugler, who launched his brand in 1973, became known for his architectural style, defined by broad shoulders and a tiny waist. The use of plastic-like...

Since the start of the year, the market has repriced both the timing and extent of expected rate hikes in the US this year. The...

Globally, Spider-Man: No Way Home has now grossed nearly $1.7 billion, passing the total earnings of both Jurassic World and The Lion King. And in...

Late last year, Tania Sibree quit her well-paid job as a financial services lawyer in Hong Kong and returned to Australia rather than live a...

The fastest-growing jobs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia include data scientist, cyber security specialist, talent acquisition specialist and back-end developer, figures compiled by LinkedIn...

Sergio Ramos bagged his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain, who registered a 4-0 win over Reims in Ligue 1 action on Sunday night.Ligue 1 Result: Paris...

An Australian man has pleaded guilty to abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith and holding her at his home for 18 days.Cleo vanished from her family's tent...

Airbnb is looking for someone to live rent-free and manage a restored heritage home in Sicily for a year."With a new-found flexibility to live and...

South Africa 287 (de Kock 124, van der Dussen 52, Prasidh 3-59) beat India 283 (Kohli 65, Dhawan 61, Chahar 54, Phehlukwayo 3-40, Ngidi 3-58)...

Dubai Duty Free forecasts annual sales will increase 40 per cent to Dh5.1 billion ($1.4bn) in 2022 and it plans to recall more of its...

Is it better to wear an N95 or cloth mask right now?Health experts suggest stepping up protection against the highly contagious omicron variant with stronger...

Taiwan on Sunday (Jan 23) reported the largest incursion since October by China's air force in its air defence zone, with the island's defence ministry...

Consumer demand for products that are sustainably and transparently produced is on the rise and the right technology can support sustainable business practices while reducing...

Alaves 0-1 BarcelonaFC Barcelona struck late in the second half to secure a 1-0 win away to Deportivo Alaves on Sunday evening.Barca manager Xavi made...

A black man in Nevada spent six days in jail after police mistook him for a suspect with the same name who is white and...

Rain, a cryptocurrency exchange company, received its in-principle approval for a Financial Services Permission from The Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority.Once Rain...

Marvel star Chris Evans is set to feature alongside Dwayne Johnson in Amazon Studios’ upcoming holiday movie Red One. According to Variety, the feature project...

South Korea's daily count of new coronavirus cases topped 8,000 for the first time on Tuesday (Jan 25), as the highly contagious Omicron variant spreads...

Facebook parent company Meta unveiled a new supercomputer capable of building next-generation artificial intelligence infrastructure and foundational technologies to boost research in the field of...

US President Joe Biden has said there is "total unanimity" with European leaders over Russia's troop build-up on the border with Ukraine.President Biden held a...

Cameroon 2-1 ComorosHosts Cameroon booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging ten-man Comoros 2-1 on Monday evening.The Indomitable...

The Sovereign Fund of Egypt aims to double its $1 billion investment portfolio this year with a focus on entering new sectors and championing green...

North Korea fired what appeared to be two cruise missiles into the sea off its east coast on Tuesday (Jan 25), South Korea's Joint Chiefs...

When Charlene and Brian Sheetz first had children, Charlene knew she wanted them to have a healthy start.The Sheetz family grew its own organic baby...

It has been reported that at least six people died in a stampede outside of the stadium that hosted Cameroon's 2-1 round of 16 win...

The “partygate” scandal that threatens to derail UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s administration deepened Tuesday as police opened an investigation into gatherings at government offices...

Aformer British Airways multibillion-dollar jet has found a new lease of life as a private event space in the English countryside.Having made its last passenger...

DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, expects strong business growth in 2021 as the world economy continues to recover from the pandemic-induced...

Whether you like to sweat it out in the gym or swear by yoga, experts always stress on understanding your body’s needs and then setting...

China's ambitious low-carbon goals should not come at the expense of energy and food security or the "normal life" of ordinary people, President Xi Jinping...

Apple retained its position as the world's most valuable brand at $355.1 billion, while oil and gas company Saudi Aramco remained the top brand in...

A coronavirus-hit Australian warship will dock in Tonga Wednesday, delivering desperately needed aid to the volcano-and-tsunami-struck nation under strict "no-contact" protocols.Tonga's Health Minister Saia Piukala...

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra said that Lata Mangeshkar stood at the mic for eight hours as she recorded 'Luka Chhupi' for Rang De Basanti.When Rakeysh Omprakash...

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has caused a major stir in Barcelona amid rumours he could return to the Catalan club, although the reason for...

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company retained its position as the top brand in the UAE for the fourth consecutive year as its group chief executive...

With roots based long back in the 1960's, HATIL has now become a household name in Bangladesh. From newlyweds to old-timers, the name "HATIL" represents...

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Muhyiddin Yassin said on Tuesday (Jan 25) he may not defend the Gambir seat in the upcoming Johor state...

Manchester United have confirmed the departure of one of their highest-paid players in this January window.France international Anthony Martial has left the Red Devils to...

Twitter suspended a bot account on Wednesday for spoiling the solution to the next day's Wordle, the wildly popular internet word puzzle.The game, which only...

Princess Fadzilah Lubabul, the daughter of the Sultan of Brunei, has married her partner, Abdullah Nabil Mahmoud Al-Hashimi, in a lavish 10-day ceremony in Brunei.Princess...

Tesla, the world's most valuable automaker, reported its largest quarterly net profit between October and December.The company crossed the $2 billion mark in net profit...

President Joe Biden will honour his commitment to make an African-American woman his first nomination to the Supreme Court, the White House says.She would replace...

The world is looking for answers to the threat of climate change. Worldwide energy consumption has skyrocketed since the 1950s, as has concern about our...

After Monday night's stampede, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe wants a thorough report from the Cameroonian government and the local organising committee regarding...

Indian police have detained six people in a crackdown on illegal immigration after four Indians were found frozen to death near the border between the...

Equatorial Guinea 0-0 Mali (Mali won on penalties)Mali have been knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a penalty shoot-out loss to...

An attorney for Chris Brown, 32, and two other representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday.An unnamed woman has filed...

Ticket applications for the Fifa World Cup Qatar began on January 19, with an initial sales period running until February 8. More than 1.2 million...

Samsung Electronics, the world's biggest mobile phone manufacturer, confirmed its first major event for 2022, in which it will announce the latest iteration of its...

For Allyssa Findorff, the decision to hit the road on short-term nursing contracts was an easy one: she'd always wanted to see the rest of...

Germany's refusal to send weapons to Ukraine has puzzled and angered some allies. But the reasons why Europe's most powerful country is standing back are...

If you are just getting back into the groove and feel like a week off may set you further back, or are simply someone who...

Apple is testing a feature that would allow its Face ID facial recognition system to work with masks and without the Apple Watch.The iPhone maker...

Italian giants Juventus have officially signed the leading goalscorer in Serie A this season, in a deal worth around €75 million (R1.3 billion).The Bianconeri have...

The board of directors of Nice Footwear S.p.A. recorded total net revenues of 14.8 million euros for the first half period. Revenues achieved abroad amounted...

Tens of thousands of Vietnamese on Saturday (Sat 29) bade farewell to the late monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh - one of the...