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Biden-Trump teamwork advanced Gaza truce, says outgoing US envoy to Israel

Significant progress was made on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal once the administration of Joe Biden and Donald Trump began working hand in hand to make the case for urgent Israel's Jack Lew told Reuters.

Celebrities express safety concerns

In a shocking episode that has left the Indian film industry and fans shaken, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked during an attempted burglary at his Mumbai residence. The incident, involving an intruder who managed to bypass the star's security measures, resulted in Saif sustaining six stab wounds.

Leicester's loss to Palace a major blow, says manager Van Nistelrooy

A sixth successive league defeat for Leicester City was a major blow to the club, said manager Ruud van Nistelrooy after a 2-0 home loss to Crystal Palace on Wednesday kept them floundering near the foot of the Premier League.

When David gave Rod divorce papers

Friends fame actor David Schwimmer recalled his early jobs before making it big in Hollywood. The actor recalled the time he served a divorce notice to singer Rod Steward.

Here's what Kareena Kapoor shared hours before the attack

In stark contrast to the chilling events that unfolded later, Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan was enjoying a relaxed evening with close friends and family just hours before her husband, Saif Ali Khan, was attacked in an attempted burglary at their Mumbai residence.

Tottenham form unacceptable, says Postecoglou, after derby defeat

Ange Postecoglou described Tottenham Hotspur's dismal Premier League campaign as unacceptable after they slumped to a lame 2-1 defeat at north London rivals Arsenal on Wednesday.

Hilary Duff offers shelter to Mandy Moore's family amid LA wildfires

Mandy Moore and her family are finding solace in the kindness of friends after losing their home to the ongoing wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles (LA).

Scammed expats hope for ‘closure’ with Heera assets auction on Jan 23

UAE residents who had invested in Heera Group schemes are optimistic as the much-anticipated auction of two properties owned by the group’s managing director, Nowhera Shaikh, has been scheduled for January 23. The auction, directed by India’s Supreme Court, aims to recover funds for defrauded investors.

Pakistan ex-PM Khan's party holds talks with govt ahead of ruling in graft case

The party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday held formal reconciliatory talks with the government, aimed at cooling political instability in the 241-million South Asian nation, both sides said.

Blue Origin reaches orbit in first New Glenn launch

Blue Origin's giant New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida early Thursday morning on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth's orbit for Jeff Bezos' space company as it aims to rival SpaceX in the satellite launch business.

Sharjah Warriorz's Milne expects big crowd in first home game

After beginning their ILT20 Season 3 campaign with a thrilling win, the Sharjah Warriors fell short against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Palestinian expats here caught between hope and scepticism

Even as the Gaza ceasefire deal hit a snag just hours after being announced, Palestinian expats expressed cautious hope. Many were torn between hope and scepticism while for others the possibility of peace brought a mix of emotions - relief, anxiety and cautious optimism.

Napoli-Atalanta clash overshadows Serie A heavyweight showdown

The battle for the Serie A title brings two of the three main contenders face-to-face this weekend when leaders Napoli play Atalanta, topping the bill over AC Milan's trip to Juventus. It is not often that a Juventus and Milan clash gets overshadowed, but with both sides already out of the Scudetto running, their meeting on Saturday will play second fiddle to events in Bergamo later the same evening.

Gold climbs to over one-month high on weaker US yields

Gold prices rose to a more-than-one-month high on Thursday after the latest US economic data pressured the Treasury yields further, following a soft core inflation reading this week that increased bets for a more dovish Federal Reserve policy.

Prices surge for affordable units in Abu Dhabi

Most areas in Abu Dhabi recorded increases between two per cent and 20 per cent last year, a report showed on Thursday.

UAE to deploy only fast and super-fast EV chargers

The government will only be providing speedy electric vehicle chargers from now on, to contribute in making the UAE the most pleasant place to live in, with cleaner air and less carbon emissions, said the UAE energy minister in an interview on Thursday. \"But we don't want to offer just any chargers, the charging speed is the main concern of consumers when it comes to electric vehicles, so we will be introducing only super-fast and fast chargers from now on; prices have been set based on the charging speed and the availability.\"

Owners & vets in Abu Dhabi brace for pet registration

Vets and pet rescuers in Abu Dhabi have been inundated with enquiries about the new mandate to register their cats and dogs on a new centralised database.

'Every challenge pushed me to grow and excel'

Dubai Police officer Nouf is the first Emirati to graduate from the UK Defence Academy

Teen qualifier Tien stuns Medvedev as Sinner roars back in Melbourne

Teenage qualifier Learner Tien stunned last year's Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev in an epic match ending at nearly 3:00 am Friday after defending champion Jannik Sinner roared back to take his place in the third round.

Teacher from Fujairah shortlisted for $1 million GEMS Education award

From more than 5,000 nominations and applications across 89 countries, a teacher from Fujairah, UAE, has earned a spot in the top 50 shortlist for the prestigious $1 million GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize.

75% employers expect salaries to increase in 2025: Survey

Nearly half - 48 per cent - of UAE employees received a salary hike in 2024 and 74 per cent expect their salaries to increase in 2025, according to GCC Salary Guide 2025 released by Hays.

'Sensational' Arsenal back in title race, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta warned Liverpool that \"sensational\" Arsenal are back in the Premier League title race after beating Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby on Wednesday.

Viral Dubai chocolate chef hails German ban on different version

The chef who helped develop the recipe for the viral Dubai pistachio-kunafa chocolate has hailed a European court's decision to ban the sales of a chocolate made in Turkey labelled as 'Dubai chocolate'. He said it was a step in the right direction.

'This award is a testament to the belief that discovery can begin even in a refugee camp'

From humble beginnings as a refugee, Professor Omar Yaghi was one of six exceptional individuals honoured with the Great Arab Minds Award on Thursday, sharing the Dh6 million prize for their groundbreaking contributions to their respective fields.

77 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since truce deal

Israel airstrikes killed at least 77 people in Gaza overnight on Thursday, residents and authorities in the enclave said, hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced to bring an end to 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas.

Dubai dispatches 68.4 metric tonnes of relief supplies

Dubai has dispatched 68.4 metric tonnes of essential relief supplies to Palestinians in Gaza through Al Arish Egypt, Dubai Humanitarian Aid on Thursday.

Patients 'harmed' as UK hospital standards 'collapse': Report

UK patients are \"coming to harm\" as nurses say they are having to treat people in corridors and unsuitable places because of a \"collapse in care standards\", a report said on Thursday.

Yearning for peace, Palestinian expats keep fingers crossed over truce deal

For many, the possibility of peace brings a mix of emotions relief, anxiety and cautious optimism

Bulgaria's conservative-led govt gets nod to to break stalemate

Bulgaria's parliament on Thursday voted to approve a conservative-led coalition government, formed in a bid to end the EU nation's worst political turmoil since the end of communism.

DXB remains world's busiest airport with 60.2M seats in 2024

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is soaring into 2025 as the busiest international airport of 2024, with 60.236 million seats (of airlines), marking a 7 per cent increase compared to the previous year, according to global aviation consultancy OAG.