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April 01, 2025
Palestinian patients send Eid greetings to President
Families of patients express gratitude to President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed for UAE’s continuous support; they wish the leader sound health and prosperity; UAE hospital has become a beacon of hope for the affected in Gaza Strip.
3 mins
'Our workers are the pulse of our achievements' drive spreads joy
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in collaboration with its partners in federal and local governments, has organised a series of celebratory events, including social and recreational activities for workers to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, held at IO different locations across the UAE.
3 mins
Sheikh Theyab offers his condolences on death of Ketbi
Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of Sabha Hamdan Ali Al Ketbi.
1 min
Rulers condole Saudi King over passing of Al Nafisah
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Dr Motleb Bin Abdullah Al Nafisah.
1 min
GDIFA welcomes passengers with VP's book
The General Directorate for Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDIFA) welcomed travellers arriving at Dubai International Airport by distributing 1,000 copies of \"To Be the First,\" the authorised biography of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
1 min
Sharjah Ruler receives more well-wishers on 2nd day of Eid
Well-wishers expressed their heartfelt congratulations, praying for continued health and prosperity for Sheikh Sultan, and for peace, stability, and blessings for the UAE and the Arab and Islamic nations
2 mins
Explore sensations of Sharjah Safari
At the Eid Al Fitr holidays, residents and tourists are flocking to top Sharjah destinations to enjoy their precious time with families and friends. The top destinations in the Emirate are offering a wonderful mix of tradition and modernity.
1 min
Sharjah, a classic hotspot for unwinding during Eid
During Eid, Al Noor Island hosts various family activities such as boat tours and cultural events, allowing visitors to enjoy scenic views
3 mins
RAK Ruler continues receiving well-wishers
RAS AL KHAIMAH: His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, received large numbers of well-wishers on Monday at the Dhiyafa Majlis in Khuzam on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.
1 min
UAE reduces fuel prices for April
The UAE Fuel Price Follow-up Committee announced the new fuel prices for April 2025, which saw a remarkable drop of 5.05 per cent to 6.3 per cent compared to March.
1 min
UAE team to help Myanmar quake victims
ABU DHABI: In implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has urgently dispatched a search and rescue team, comprising members from Abu Dhabi Police, the National Guard, and the Joint Operations Command, to support efforts for saving people affected by earthquake in Myanmar.
1 min
'Ramadan Nights' exhibition ends on a high note in Sharjah
Thousands of visitors flocked to Expo Centre Sharjah to enjoy the exhibition’s festive Ramadan ambience and take advantage of major discounts of up to 5 per cent on a wide range of products
2 mins
Musk gives away two $ım cheques to Wisconsin voters
Wisconsin: Billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday handed out million-dollar cheques to two voters in Wisconsin and promised smaller payments to others who helped a conservative candidate to the state Supreme Court narrowly win reelection.
1 min
DEWA sees rise in commercial connections
DUBAI: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, said that DEWA registered a 4.51 per cent annual increase in electrical connection requests for commercial projects through its Al Namoos service in 2024.
1 min
3-day mourning declared on passing of UAQ Ruler's mother
A number of Sheikhs, top officials, dignitaries, Emiratis and residents also performed the funeral prayer for Sheikha Hassa Bint Hamid Bin Abdulrahman Al Shamsi
2 mins
Trump says ‘real pain is yet to come’ for Houthis
US President Donald Trump warned Yemen's Houthi rebels on Monday to halt attacks on shipping, or else they and their Iranian backers would face \"real pain\" from fresh air strikes.
2 mins
ICRC outraged over killing of medics in Gaza
GENEVA: The International Committee of the Red Cross [ICRC] has expressed profound outrage following the killing of eight Palestinian medics, five first responders from the Palestinian Civil Defense, and a United Nations staff member during three emergency duties in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.
1 min
12 killed in sectarian violence in Syria
A monitor of Syria’s conflict said 12 civilians, mostly Alawites, were killed on Monday in separate incidents in apparent sectarian violence in coastal and central regions, after infighting earlier this month.
1 min
Gazans flee Rafah after Israel military orders evacuation
‘We took our children and only what was necessary. We left everything behind,’ says Najah Dhahir; Hamas issues call to fight plans to displace Gaza's people
3 mins
Compelling grounds to throw case out, says Duterte lawyer
THE HAGUE: Rodrigo Duterte's lead lawyer said there was a “compelling” argument to throw out the International Criminal Court case against the former Philippines president before it even comes to trial.
1 min
Bangladesh’s main opposition warns of instability
Bangladesh's main opposition party has warned of instability and \"strong resentment within the people\" if elections are not held by December, after the country's de facto prime minister said the poll could be delayed until 2026.
1 min
Taliban say there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan
The Taliban on Monday said there was no need for Western laws in Afghanistan and that democracy was headed for failure as the snows have effectively blocked Hibatullah Akhundzada's making the comments in an audio marking the Islamic holiday of Eid Al-Fitr, in the southern city of Kandahar's Eiddgah Mosque. The 50-minute audio of his message was published on X by the Taliban government's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid.
1 min
Woman pulled alive from rubble after 60 hours
Death toll above 2,000 in Myanmar, I8 confirmed dead in Thailand; Myanmar’s civil war complicates quake relief efforts; Thai rescue efforts focus on collapsed Bangkok skyscraper
2 mins
Call migrants by their true name — Immigrants
\"What's in a name?\" Shakespeare's Juliet asks, making the point that what matters is a person's essence, not what we call them.
3 mins
How my Tesla felt like a target for vandals, thanks to Trump
Count me in the ranks of those who have quit Tesla. Three years ago my wife and I bought a Model Y, Tesla's small SUV.
3 mins
Commotion over Marine Le Pen’s conviction
A French court has convicted the far-right leader of France’s National Rally, Marine Le Pen, 56, for embezzling European Union funds to pay for her party staff, sentencing her to four years in prison - two of which have been suspended, two are to be served through electronic means - and more importantly declared her ineligible to fight elections for three years, thus limiting her candidacy in the 2027 presidential election.
2 mins
Le Pen is in trouble over presidency bid after verdict
A French court on Monday threw into severe doubt far-right leader Marine Le Pen's 2027 bid for president, handing her a five-year ban on running for office after convicting her over a fake jobs scheme.
2 mins
The best towns and villages to visit in the Lake District
The Lake District is home to many lively market towns and quaint villages dotted between rugged fells and dramatic tarns.
3 mins
Why Trump’s auto tariffs will hurt his supporters
Trump’s political base of rural supporters could be among those bearing the brunt of the import taxes. About half of voters reporting household incomes of less than 50,000 annually backed Trump’s 2024 election, along with 56% of voters without college degrees
4 mins
Tharoor praises Modi for COVID vaccine diplomacy
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, MP on Monday praised the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing 'vaccine diplomacy' during COVID pandemic, embarrassing his party Indian National Congress for the third time in a row.
1 min
Ashas trim hair in protest against govt apathy
Emotions ran high at the protest venue of Kerala’s women community health workers on Monday as dozens cut their hair, and some even shaved their heads in defiance.
1 min
Karnataka stolen gold found in a well in Tamil Nadu
A Karnataka Police team has cracked the SBI bank theft case reported from Nyayamati in Davanagere district in October 2023, arresting six people and recovering 27kg of stolen gold, worth ₹17 crore, including from a remote well, in a village in Madurai district of neighbouring Tamil Nadu, officials said.
1 min
Waqf Bill bids to improve inefficiencies, legal conflicts
There are 32 Waaf Boards across 23 states and 7 Union Territories, with Bihar and Uttar Pradesh having separate Shia and Sunni Waagf Boards
2 mins
Eid Al Fitr celebrated across Pakistan with religious zeal
ISLAMABAD: The Eid Al Fitr was celebrated across the Pakistan with religious enthusiasm, as mosques and Eidgahs in various cities hosted spiritually uplifting congregational prayers attended by large numbers of worshippers.
2 mins
More militants killed than forces, civilians for first time, says CRSS
ISLAMABAD: Fatalities among civilians, security personnel and outlaws in the first quarter of 2025 is the highest for the first time during the last 18 years.
1 min
Pakistan orders to arrest, deport Afghan citizens as deadline ends
March 31 was also the deadline set by authorities to shift all Afghan refugees out of the twin cities; Pakistan’s continued support for Afghan refugees is admirable, says UNHCR official
2 mins
UAE set to host major global events in April
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates is set to host a wide range of major conferences, exhibitions, and global events throughout April, reflecting its influential role in shaping the future of several vital sectors regionally and globally.
3 mins
UAE reaffirms its commitment to driving energy transition
The pledge came during the participation of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in the Second Meeting of BRICS Committee of Senior Energy Officials
3 mins
'UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week'
Britain expects to be hit by US President Donald Trump’s plans to impose global tariffs this week and the government has been preparing for all eventualities, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman said on Monday.
1 min
German inflation plunges in March
BERLIN: German inflation fell more than expected in March, data showed on Monday, bolstering the case for policymakers seeking further interest rate cuts at the European Central Bank.
1 min
BlackRock's chairman warns of protectionism
LONDON: BlackRock Chief Executive and Chairman Larry Fink on Monday said \"protectionism has returned with force,\" a development he said stemmed from a wealth divide that could be countered by offering more investors access to private markets.
1 min
World economies brace for tight Trump tariffs ahead of deadline
Trump Is set to announce on Wednesday exactly what tariffs will be imposed and whether they will target entire sectors
3 mins
Huawei says profit falls 28% while revenue surged in 2024
Chinese telecoms gear giant Huawei said Monday its net profit fell 288 in 2024 while its revenue surged, as the company invested heavily in advanced technologies.
1 min
Gold sprints to record above $3,100/oz
LONDON: Gold prices extended their stellar run on Monday, topping $3,100 per ounce to hit another record high, as uncertainty around tariffs that would stoke inflation and hinder economic growth lifted safe-haven demand and have built on course for its strongest quarter since 1986.
1 min
Property giant Vanke reports annual loss of $6.8b
Debt-laden Chinese property giant Vanke reported annual losses of 49.5 billion yuan ($6.8 billion) on Monday, citing falling sales and shrinking profit margins despite Beijing's attempts to revive the housing market.
1 min
Trump's Russian oil tariff threat doesn't faze traders, say analysts
Trump’s proposal to hit buyers with dg 256 to 508 tariff would be significant for oll markets If it turned into an order
3 mins
Emirates Gold marks 33 years with strategic growth plans
Emirates Gold, the first UAE Good Delivery (UAEGD) certified refinery by the DMCC, proudly marks its 33rd anniversary as a global leader in the precious metals industry.
1 min
CABSAT, Integrate ME set to return in May
DUBAI: CABSAT and Integrate Middle East (Integrate ME) are set to return in 2025 with their latest editions, taking place from May 13 to 15, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
1 min
ENBD launches business package for UAE Nationals
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (Menat) region has introduced a new proposition for businesses owned by UAE Nationals.
1 min
Saudi Aramco 'looks to invest in two oil refineries in India'
Aramco Is in talks to invest in Bharat Petroleum Corp’s planned refinery in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh and a proposed ONGC refinery in western Gujarat state
3 mins
Jacob Elordi is gearing up for another busy year for sure
Jacob Elordi is gearing up for another busy year. He'll soon be seen in Guillermo del Toro's much-anticipated \"Frankenstein\" and is currently filming Emerald Fennell's \"Wuthering Heights.\"
3 mins
Kareena Kapoor recalls walking the ramp at different stages of her life
Kareena Kapoor looked simply stunning in an ivory Manish Malhotra ethnic wear. She opted for a glittering blouse with subtle stone detailing and a plunging neckline
2 mins
McGregor showcases excitement for BKFC's UAE debut
DUBAI: Arriving next week, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), powered by World League of Fighters in association with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), makes its historic Middle East debut on April 5 and 6, at the iconic Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
2 mins
Jamshedpur upset NorthEast United 2-0 in Shillong
Jamshedpur FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong for their semi-final tie in the Indian Super League (ISL) 90+6 season today.
2 mins
Sutherland looking forward to 'super' opportunity in Dubai Golden Shaheen
A provisional field of 13 has been assembled for the Dubai Golden Shaheen, with the headline-writers ready to proclaim a match between the pride of Dubai, Tuz, and GI Breeders' Cup Sprint (1200m) hero Straight No Chaser
3 mins
Australia open door for Kerr's return as Matildas captain
Football Australia on Monday opened the door for Sam Kerr's return as Matildas captain, saying they would take no further action over a drunken incident that resulted in her in UK court.
1 min
'It's good to have him back': Potter on Fullkrug's return
LONDON: Niclas Fullkrug is ready to return to the West Ham United matchday squad after recovering from the hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the last two-and-a-half months, the German centre-forward's worst hurt during head coach Graham Potter's first game in charge on Jan.10 in an FA Cup third-round defeat against Aston Villa.
1 min
Dortmund beat Mainz to keep Champions League hopes alive
Maximilian Beier scored twice as Borussia Dortmund won 3-1 at home to Mainz in the Bundesliga on Sunday, keeping their slim hopes of European qualification alive.
1 min
'Different energy' at Man.Utd after mini-revival, says Amorim ahead of Forest clash
United, who travel to face high-flying Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, are a lowly 13th in the EPL, 12 points off the top four with just nine games to go. But they are unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions
2 mins
Guardiola sure Bournemouth will revive City’s campaign
MANCHESTER: After a loss at Bournemouth began Manchester City’s run of poor form this season, City manager Pep Guardiola hopes Sunday’s 2-1 comeback win against the same opponent will help his team rediscover the “soul” that they have lacked in recent months.
1 min
PSG won’t let up against Dunkerque, says Enrique
PARIS: Paris St Germain (PSG) are in no mood for complacency as they continue their bid for a record-extending 16th French Cup crown, a semi-final against second-tier Dunkerque, manager Luis Enrique said on Monday.
1 min
Mbappe can be Real ‘legend’ like Ronaldo, says coach Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is capable of becoming a legend at the club like all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo.
1 min
Napoli beat Milan to stay on heels of Serie A leaders Inter
Conte’s side were ahead with a minute on the clock through Politano’s thumping low finish, and once Lukaku scuffed in his 400th career goal in the 19th minute the hosts had a big enough cushion to claim the 3 points
3 mins
Bagnaia wins US MotoGP after Marquez crashes out
AUSTIN: Francesco Bagnaia won an eventful Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday to end crash-victim Marc Marquez's perfect start to the MotoGP season.
1 min
Brathwaite steps down as Windies Test skipper
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA: Kraigg Brathwaite quit as West Indies Test captain on Monday after four years in charge while ODI skipper Shai Hope was named the 38th captain of the ISO-year-old team, officials said.
1 min
Lee holds off Scheffler, lifts maiden PGA Tour title at Houston Open
HOUSTON: Australia’s Min Woo Lee held off a final day charge from world number one Scottie Scheffler to clinch his first PGA Tour title at the Houston Open on Sunday.
1 min
We’ve prepared well to take on LSG spin attack, says Punjab bowling coach
The Lucknow side has been hit with a string of injuries, with their fast bowling unit comprising Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akash Deep all recovering from injuries
2 mins
Debutant Kumar, Rickelton lead MI to first IPL win of the season
Rickelton, who had struck a record double hundred for South Africa recently, spearheaded Mumbai’s chase, scoring a busy 62 in Al balls, an innings laced with five 6s
3 mins
Wiebes wins Gent-Wevelgem to take 100th career victory
WEVELGEM: Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes won the women's Gent-Wevelgem one-day classic for the second yearrunning on Sunday, beating Italianrider Elisa Balsamo and her compatriot Charlotte Kool in a sprint at the end of the 169km race.
2 mins
Referee's lunch break saved Miami Open champion Mensik from early exit
MIAMI GARDENS: Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, who stunned Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, said had it not been for a referee taking a timely lunch, he would have pulled out of the tournament before his first match.
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