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No Quarantine For Passengers From 28 Nations In Abu Dhabi

UAE reports 1,969 COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths; Saudi shopping malls will open only to vaccinated people from August; Pak puts travel ban on people from 26 countries; public activities allowed, cinema, gatherings prohibited in Delhi.

Shops, Restaurants, Malls To Reopen As Delhi Eases Curbs

Kejriwal says that economic activities being opened up gradually and all public activities, except a few which are completely prohibited, will be allowed from today; religious places open but visitors not allowed

UAE Sends Aid To Over 35,000 Families In Northern Lebanon

‘The aid is part of the UAE’s humanitarian role and the foundation’s efforts to stand with friends around the world,’ says official

Kerala braces for third wave amid virus spread

TRIVANDRUM: The southern state of Kerala, which is still battling with the high prevalence of infection enforcing a strict lockdown, is preparing to fight the third wave of COVID-19.

Manager Mancini is Italy's standout at Euro as Azzurri get off to winning start vs Turkey

The victory extended the Azzurri’s unbeaten streak to 28 matches – two shy of the team record set under Vitorio Pozzo nearly a century ago – and marked the first time in Italy’s history at the European Championship (39 matches played) when it scored three goals

England seek elusive first win against Croatia in opener

A quarter-century on, England open another continental campaign at their national stadium against the team that prevented Gareth Southgate’s side reaching the World Cup final three years ago

Kim Kardashian has no regrets as ‘Keeping Up' reality series ends

‘I feel like the luckiest girl in the entire world that I get to work with my family every single day’

GST cuts for several virus-relief items, no change in vaccine tax

Council also reduced rates on medicines used for black fungus;India reports 4,002 virus deaths and logs 84,000 new cases; 719 doctors died in second wave, Bihar records highest deaths

COVID relapse spells trouble for middle class

India’s economy was on the cusp of recovery when a new wave of infections swept the country, infecting millions, killing hundreds of thousands and forcing others to stay home

Sharjah prominent for bringing region's first airport into being

A lot has been talked about the region’s first airport established by the British in 1932 in Sharjah, which catered to airliners on the western Gulf air route to India

‘Career highlight' for captain Bale ahead of Wales' Euro return

Switzerland have a more consistent past against Wales in reaching the finals but have failed to get further than the last 16 in their previous three tournaments — the 2014 and 2018 World Cups and Euro 2016

UAE elected to UN Security Council

Mohammed thanks Emirati team led by Sheikh Abdullah, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed praises effort by diplomats and hopes they will continue to work on further progress.

Filmmaker booked for Lakshadweep remarks

TRIVANDRUM: Police in India’s Lakshadweep islands have booked a native filmmaker on charges of criticising the federally-controlled territory’s administrator in a television debate.

British economy strengthens in April as virus lockdown eases

LONDON: Britain’s economy gathered pace in April as the government eased its coronavirus lockdown, official data showed on Friday, with finance minister Rishi Sunak cautiously welcoming the 2.3-per cent growth figure as the Delta variant spreads.

UAE begins Sinopharm vaccine trials on children

Sinopharm immune bridge study will monitor response to vaccine in 900 children aged 3−17 of different nationalities; UAE sees 2,190 new cases, 7 deaths; US to donate 500m vaccine doses to world; India posts record virus deaths after data revision.

Thousands strike in Greece over labour reform

ATHENS: Thousands of Greeks marched in Athens on Thursday against government plans to overhaul labour laws which unions say will undermine workers’ rights and let companies bring in longer hours through the back door.

MLS' Miami in talks over Messi move, says report

LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi could move to Inter Miami as part of a new 10-year deal the Argentinian superstar is negotiating with Barcelona, the owner of the Major League Soccer side said Wednesday.

India's agriculture exports jump to $41b despite pandemic disruptions

India’s agricultural and allied imports during 2019-20 were $20.64 billion, and the corresponding figures for 2020-21 are $20.67 billion. Exports register a growth of 17.34% to $41.25b in 2020-21

Closure of Syria crossing will unleash calamity: HRW

All UN members, including Russia, should focus on saving lives, not sacrificing them for political gain; shelling kills 12 in Idlib

Gaza Children Could Be In Need Of Psychological Support: UN

Around 500,000 children could be in need of psychological support after 11 days of fighting in May between enclave’s Hamas rulers and Israel, according to officials from UN children’s fund UNICEF

Government To Cut Procedures For Doing Business By 30 Per Cent

Sheikh Hamdan said Dubai will continue to help the business sector overcome any impact from the current situation and unlock new growth opportunities

Green Pass A Must To Enter Public Places In Abu Dhabi

UAE reports 2,179 new cases, 6 deaths, suspends passenger entry from Zambia, DR Congo and Uganda; Indian actor to set up oxygen plants in 16 states; Pak commits $1.1b for vaccine to cover eligible population.

New Zealand Captain Williamson Out Of 2nd Test Against England

Birmingham: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the second and final Test against England at Edgbaston with a let elbow problem, team management announced on Wednesday.

France and Belgium relax more COVID-19 restrictions

US eases travel warnings for many countries; EU lawmakers approve virus pass; Russia warns of a spike in new cases that would force it to reopen field hospitals

UAE vaccinates 84%; India flights banned till July 6

UAE reports 2,205 new cases, 2 deaths; India puts expats on vaccination priority list; celebrities call for fair share of vaccines with poor nations; China to jab toddlers; millions of Europeans ready to fly.

Sharjah's transformation into a business-friendly city discussed

Dr Ahmed witnesses the launch of Sheraa’s 5-Year Impact Report charting its journey as a leading force in transforming Sharjah’s impact-driven entrepreneurship ecosystem

Refugee team of 29 athletes picked for Tokyo Olympics

LAUSANNE: The refugee team for the Tokyo Olympics has 29 athletes competing in 12 sports, including a medallist at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games who let Iran citing institutional sexism.

Share vaccines with poor nations, celebrities urge G7

‘New variants threaten the futures of families and children everywhere,’ warns missive; over 1m Europeans receive new EU COVID-19 health certificate

Palestinian officials arrive in Egypt to discuss peace process

Egypt has played a major role in the brokering of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; longest-serving Jordanian prisoner in Israel arrives home: Officials

Alhosn's Colour-Coding To Reflect Vaccination Status

Ministry approves ‘green pass’ protocol to expedite COVID-19 recovery; UAE reports 1,968 cases, 3 deaths; India announces free vaccines for all adults from June 21; Spain opens borders; UAE exams begin today.