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US envoy visits Seoul for N. Korea talks

US President Joe Biden’s special envoy for North Korea arrived in South Korea on Saturday for discussions over stalled nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.

Skipper Babar and Fawad lead Pakistan fightback after poor start against Windies

Babar Azam missed out on a hundred but Fawad Alam may yet have the chance to reach three figures after the pair lited Pakistan from a horrific start to end day one of the second Test against the West Indies in relative comfort at 212 for four at Sabina Park on Friday.

Fines up to Dhs50,000 for violation of COVID-19 rules

New guidelines recommend fines for spreading fake news, information or virus-related rumours; use of masks crucial; Delhi relaxes restrictions.

Kim reveals what stopped her from turning into wild party girl

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian said she never wanted to drink or party after one night as Kourtney’s designated driver during her sister’s university days

Heavy rush for ICU in 3 Kerala districts amid virus

There is no letup in the rise of COVID-19 positive cases in Kerala even amidst impressive vaccination drive.

Qureshi urges Taliban to craft all-inclusive political structure

It is up to the Afghanistan’s people to decide about their future, says foreign minister; PIA resumes special flights to Kabul in order to evacuate Pakistanis and foreigners stranded in Afghanistan

US jobless claims hit record low, ranks of unemployed shrinking

The labour market’s prospects were boosted by other data showing a measure of manufacturing employment in the mid-Atlantic region rose to a record high this month and factories increased hours for workers

Friends Of Cancer Patients emphasise healthy lifestyle

UAE-based non-profit FOCP seeks to clear misconceptions while offering valuable information and advice for the community

Kabul airlift ‘most difficult perations ever,' says Biden

Nato calls for end to Taliban violence, vows to focus on safe evacuations; prevent ‘collapse’ of Afghanistan, says Putin; woman set afire for bad cooking, claims report

8 children among 9 dead in Syria strikes, says monitor

Artillery fire on the village of Kansafra in the northwestern stronghold kills four children from the same family while another fire claims lives of four kids and the mother of three of them in Balshun

States preparing for next virus wave focus on children

Schools in at least 11 of India’s 28 states have opened ater more than a year of closures, raising worries these could become breeding grounds for transmission of the virus

Record Delta wave hits kids, raises fear as US schools open

Just as school doors are reopening across the US, children are filling hospital beds instead of classrooms in record numbers, sick with COVID-19

Semiconductor chip shortage hits global manufacturing activity

The scarcity prompted the US President to sign an executive order to address the issue, ater he pledged to seek $37b in funding for legislation to supercharge chip manufacturing in the United States

Afghan women fear for their daughters' future

Wazhma Frogh, a prominent women’s rights activist who runs the Women and Peace Studies Organization in Kabul, said the Taliban had shown restraint so far, but this might be due to the international focus on Afghanistan

PM urges speedy evacuation of Indians from Afghanistan

Modi chairs first CCS meeting and tells officials to provide all possible help to ‘Afghan brothers and sisters who are looking towards India for assistance’

UAE's humanitarian work a foundation of soft power

Sheikh Hamdan pointed out that the UAE has become a key centre for launching creative humanitarian initiatives in relief and development areas

UK inflation slows more sharply than expected to 2 per cent in July

The fall in year-on-year inflation last month masks the strength of inflationary pressures currently within the UK economy

New packages for doctors to apply for Golden Visas

This VIP package will cost Dhs4,000 per applicant, with this fee covering additional services such as Emirates ID, passport pickup and drop-off

India's Wholesale Price Inflation Sequentially Eases To 11.16% In July

The high rate of inflation in July 2021 is primarily due to low base effect and rise in prices of crude petroleum and natural gas, mineral oils, manufactured products

Mohammed Launches New 300MW Phase Of Solar Park

The Solar Park’s projects constitute one of the key pillars of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to provide 75 per cent of Dubai’s total power capacity from clean energy sources by 2050

Sharjah Issues Guidelines For New School Year Attendance

A negative COVID-19 PCR test will be mandatory for all who enter the educational institutions at the beginning of the new school year

Pak Committed To Peaceful, Stable Afghanistan, Says PM

Imran says no other country more desirous of peace in Afghanistan than Pakistan; decision on recognition of Taliban regime will be taken with consent of the US, China, Iran and Turkey: Minister

Indonesians commemorate 150th year of independence

Consul General K. Candra Negara honoured two colleagues by way of Jakarta’s ‘Satya Lencana Karya Satya’ and the Consulate General Office’s ‘Annual Best Employee Award’

Four Palestinians Killed In Clashes With Israel Forces

The Palestinian presidency condemned a ‘heinous crime’ and held the Jewish state ‘responsible for the escalation and its repercussions’

Global Shares Slip On Chinese Economy, Afghanistan Turmoil

China’s factory output and retail sales growth slowed sharply and missed expectations in July, as new COVID-19 outbreaks and floods disrupted business operations

Khalifa Fund Issued Dhs1.32b In Finances, Created 15,000 Jobs

Khalifa Fund’s loans to the SME sector have resulted in major positive implications for the national economy

Pakistan Consulate Extends Services To Help Community

Pakistan mission in Dubai is planning to start ‘khuli kuchehry’ (open court) to listen to the grievances of community members

Cricket Australia Issues NOCs To Players For Second Leg Of IPL In UAE

In July, it was announced by BCCI that the remaining matches of the IPL will be played in UAE from Sept.19 to Oct.15. The IPL will be wrapped up just two days before the start of the men’s T20 World Cup, also relocated from India due to COVID-19 concerns

Pak Closes Torkham Border Crossing, Evacuates Citizens

A special flight of PIA arrives in Islamabad carrying 329 passengers from Kabul; Pakistan has always suggested a political settlement to Afghan conflict, says foreign minister

Ghani Flees As Taliban Deploy Across Kabul

I left country to avoid bloodshed: Ghani; UN calls emergency meet; flydubai suspends Kabul operations; UK says Taliban should not be recognised as Afghan govt; Germany, France to evacuate citizens.