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GV supports ‘100 Million Meals' drive

Dubai: The ‘100 Million Meals’ drive has been receiving tremendous support from all quarters and reaching its target to provide deserving people with meals.

Flights from India to UAE now suspended till May 14

India records over 379,000 cases and 3,600 deaths in a day; US asks its citizens to leave India; UAE reports 1,961 new cases and 4 deaths; Pakistan to cut inbound flights from May 5 to 20; India-like crisis could happen anywhere: WHO.

Federal investigators raid Giuliani's home, office

Officers seize electronic devices of the New York City’s ex-mayor who has been under probe for several years over his business dealings in Ukraine

TN cases cross 1.1m, toll rises to 13,278

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu added 15,830 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, health officials confirmed on Wednesday morning.

Real's Benzema volley pegs back Chelsea to leave Champions League semis in balance

A 129-run opening stand between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis helped CSK beat SRH by seven wickets. Meanwhile, Bangalore announced that New Zealand fast bowling all-rounder Scot Kuggeleijn will replace Richardson in the IPL ater the Aussie pacer let the tournament

Pakistan faces record single-day virus deaths

UAE announces 1,710 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths; relentless new wave sends India death toll past 200,000; UK sends ‘oxygen factories’ to India.

Bodour shares joy of Tbilisi being World Book Capital '21

Representatives of five World Book Capitals past, present and future have agreed to establish a World Book Capital Cities Network, to build on the designation’s legacy

Medical aid reaches India, death toll nears 200,000

The authorities said the Tahajjud prayers will be held in mosques during the last ten days of Ramadan; Australia halts direct flights from India; UAE reports 2,094 new cases, 5 deaths; Pak postpones all exams till June 15.

Twitter furious after Oscars cuts away from presenter Marlee Matlin

The 93rd Academy Awards are being trolled on Twitter for cutting away from hearing-impaired actress Marlee Matlin during her speech

Oil rises as Opec+ seen sticking to policy despite India COVID surge

Record Opec+ supply cuts last year have helped drive a recovery in prices from historic lows. Most of the curbs are still in place, even after the plan to raise output slightly from May

It seems the summit didn't discuss the expected

The latest freakout came on the heels of last week’s Leaders Summit on Climate, a meeting of over 40 world leaders hosted by President Biden. The summit was designed as an opportunity to showcase the Biden administration’s renewed commitment to climate action

Australia says no queue-jumping for IPL players as flights from India suspended

The IPL is being played under biosecurity protocols and Lynn said he felt comfortable in the environment and had no immediate plans to leave

IPL sees exodus as 2 Oz players pull out; Ashwin takes break to support family

Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson are returning to Australia for ‘personal reasons,’ their RCB team said, joining Rajasthan Royals bowler Andrew Tye who flew back on Sunday

‘Nomadland' wins big at Oscars as Chloe Zhao makes history

Sunday’s pandemic-delayed Oscars bring to a close the longest awards season ever

Concern as coronavirus cases top one million in Philippines

If we look at the data, I think we will have to extend the lockdown for another week or two because our healthcare system has yet to improve significantly, says health secretary

India deploys army, cases race upwards

UAE reports 1,759 new cases, 2 deaths; Dubai begins digital verification of virus records for travellers; Indian patients reach 3,52,991; Pakistanis pray for Indians; India court calls election commission ‘murderers’ for wanton abuse of restrictions.

Boris denies saying 1,000s of bodies better than lockdown

British PM said ‘let the bodies pile high:’ Daily Mail report; allegation was ‘total, total rubbish;’ former adviser says Johnson was incompetent; UK lawmakers call for PM to publish big pharma lobbying messages

Anger In Iraq After Deadly Fire At Covid-19 Hospital

Many of the victims were on respirators when the blaze at Ibn Al Khatib hospital started with an explosion caused by ‘a fault in storage of oxygen cylinders,’ said medical sources

Hilary Duff Will Star In Hulu's Show ‘How I Met Your Father'

Inspired by CBS’ long-running hit sitcom, the new show ‘How I Met Your Father’ is finally making it to air, starring Hilary Duff as its lead

Patients Die Without Oxygen Amid Delhi Covid-19 Surge

Crematoriums and burial grounds are being overwhelmed by the devastating new surge of infections; lockdown extended in Delhi till May 3; Modi says India shaken by new coronavirus ‘storm’

Sharjah Look To Tighten Grip On Top, Tractor Remain Afloat

In case Sharjah and Tractor both win their respective matches on Tuesday, then the last clash between them slated for April 29 will be the decider

UAE Holds Virtual Training Programmes

DUBAI: The UAE Government has organised virtual training programmes for hundreds of government officials and employees in Jordan and Uzbekistan, which focused on teaching competitiveness and leadership skills.

Free webinars on financial literacy for overseas Filipinos

The webinars, dissected into four parts, run until November 2021. It is called the ‘Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan (Employment, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood) Series’

India cases touch 3,46,786 in a day, oxygen crisis deepens

More countries suspend air travel from India; overburdened crematoriums add to families’ woes; UAE reports 2,080 cases, 2 deaths; Imran prays for people of neighbouring country; Indian variant found in Switzerland.

ERC provides Ramadan aid to Sudanese families in 7 states

The ERC is working in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Khartoum and local partners in Sudan to immediately deliver aid to the eligible people in different states

Sharjah's Al Qasba to dazzle during ‘Ramadan Nights'

Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure and family destination operated under Shurooq, is organising the event

Dubai International Quran Award's winners honoured

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum feted the top ten winners of the Dubai International Quran Award

Way to better lives lies in renewable energy, says VP

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 202,068 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

UAE announces 1,973 new COVID-19 cases

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 202,068 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

Workshop on global design for People of Determination held

This is part of Dewa’s initiatives to include and empower People of Determination at work and in society and make them happier