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South Korea investigators get new warrant to arrest President Yoon

South Korean anti-graft investigators secured a new court-ordered arrest warrant on Tuesday for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil.

Three Palestinians killed in the West Bank as Israeli military operations intensify

Israeli forces killed at least three Palestinian militants in steppedup operations across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday following the killing of three Israelis near a Jewish settlement, the Israeli military said.

Venezuela opposition leader meets Biden, speaks to Trump adviser

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who says he won a July presidential election and is recognised by multiple countries as president-elect, said on Monday he had a fruitful meeting with US President Joe Biden and spoke at length with President-elect Donald Trump's security adviser.

Druze rebels ready to join a new national army in Syria

Two rebel groups from Syria's Druze minority said on Monday they were ready to join a national army after Islamist-led opposition fighters toppled president Bashar AI Assad last month.

Two-tier Test system: Former England captain Vaughan backs shake-up to keep the long format relevant

Former England captain Michael Vaughan threw his support on Tuesday behind a two-tier structure \"to save\" Test cricket with the ICC reportedly meeting this month to discuss the issue.

Upskilling essential in a rapidly changing job market, say experts

With technology advancing at an unprecedented rate, it has become essential for workers to continuously upgrade their skills. According to one expert, the shelf-life of job skills is now between three and four years.

Registration fees waived for students, young researchers to file patents

To expedite the registration process, the \"Patent Hive\" project reduces the time required to register patents from 42 months to only 6 months.

ILT20 ropes in legendary Australian umpire Taufel

Australian umpire Simon Taufel, widely regarded as one of the best in the history of the sport, returns to lead the DP World ILT20 Season 3 match officials panel.

Mediator Qatar confirms 'technical meetings' on Gaza truce ongoing

Talks aimed at cementing a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with \"technical meetings\" taking place between the parties, mediator Qatar's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

England all-rounder Curran eyes ILT20 title with Desert Vipers

All-rounder Sam Curran, a serial winner in England in 2024, is hoping he can bring that formula for success to the Desert Vipers in the third season of DP World ILT20 which will get underway on January 11.

US temporarily eases some Syria sanctions

The United States announced on Monday that it was providing additional sanctions relief on some activities in Syria for the next six months to ease access to basic services following the fall of strongman Bashar AI Assad.

UAE job market sees surge in entry-level roles, drop in white collar jobs: Report

Blue-collar jobs increasing due to ongoing mega residential an commercial infrastructure projects: Official

India's World Cup hero Yuvraj in Dubai to promote tennis ball tournament

Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh was in Dubai on Monday to promote the Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League's inaugural T10 tournament (May 26-June 5) featuring eight franchise teams.

Classic cars, futuristic models revv up DSF fun as auto season kicks off

With a variety of activities planned throughout the season, the event promises to engage both car enthusiasts and families alike

Connecting the dots

PEAOQ, the UAE's first social wellness club, works towards creating shared experiences and healing

Golden Globes 2025: Highlights from the evening

Which stars cemented their moment in history? The winners are...

Snow and ice snarl post-holiday travel in Europe

Snow and ice forced the grounding of dozens of flights in Europe on Sunday, disrupting the end of the busy New Year holiday travel season.

Faced with more snow, rain and flooding, Britain closes runways

Britain was bracing for more snow, rain and flooding on Monday as severe weather disrupted road and rail travel and forced airports in northern England to temporarily close their runways, delaying dozens of flights.

Central US pummelled by snow, ice as major storm heads east

Nationwide, over 60 million people were under some sort of weather alert, according to broadcaster CNN

Residents go chasing ice in AI Ain, RAK

Temperatures in the UAE have been falling, with some areas experiencing as low as 1.8°C

Breakouts, dry skin conditions on the rise, warn doctors

Healthcare professionals emphasised that dehydration due to reduced water intake during cooler weather exacerbates skin dryness.

Flights to the US not hit by winter storm: UAE airlines

UAE airlines on Monday said flights to the US were not impacted by the inclement weather due to the winter storm.

Madonna shows off giant ring, sparks rumours of wedding with boyfriend

Singer Madonna has created a buzz in the entertainment industry with rumours of marriage to boyfriend Akeem Morris after she posted on social media several photos showing off a giant diamond ring on her left ring finger, reported E! News.

Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere underway

The biopic of American rock singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen, titled Deliver Me from Nowhere, is currently in production.

Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena dies by suicide

Screenwriter and director Jeffrey Baena, who was married to actor Aubrey Plaza, died by suicide, the Los Angeles county medical examiner said in a report released over the weekend.

Myanmar addicts battle their demons in the 'House of Love'

More than a hundred shaven-headed men pour out of their Yangon hostel around 6am for a day of weightlifting, karate drills, dancing and Buddhist prayer - drug rehabilitation, Myanmar style.

South Korea's Yoon set to avoid arrest by warrant deadline

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appeared set to evade arrest ahead of a Monday night deadline after anti-graft investigators asked for more time to enforce a warrant.

Indonesia launches $4.3B free-meal plan for schools

Indonesia launched an ambitious $4.3 billion free-meal programme on Monday to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto.

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib wins appeal in bid for house detention

A Malaysian court on Monday granted jailed ex-premier Najib Razak's bid to access a royal document that should allow him to serve his sentence at home, in a rare win for the disgraced former leader at the heart of the country's biggest scandal.

China rolls out plan to tackle growing issue of dementia

China has launched a national plan to address the rapidly growing prevalence of dementia, which authorities say is becoming \"a widespread societal concern\" and poses \"significant challenges\" to the well being of the elderly and their families.