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UAE-India non-oil trade jumps 22.6% to $53.8B

Non-oil foreign trade between the UAE and India grew 22.6 per cent to $53.8 billion (Dh197.44 billion) during the first 10 months of 2024, making the South Asian country the third largest global trading partner of the Emirates, the UAE's Ministry of Economy said.

Japan, Philippines vow to boost security ties over China concern

Japan and the Philippines vowed Wednesday to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes, amid speculation incoming US President Donald Trump could scale back security commitments in Asia.

Sultan AlNeyadi looks back on dangers and miracles in space

For AlNeyadi, who is now a UAE minister, his historic space mission was a childhood dream come true — and he embraced the experience with the curiosity of the young boy who had longed to see life beyond Earth

Sunny Deol spends a day with the army

Sunny Deol marked India's Army Day on January 15 by paying tribute to the army's courage, sacrifice, and dedication. The Gadar star spent the day with jawans (soldiers), taking part in activities, sharing personal moments, and saluting their bravery.

New procedure helps older patients avoid open heart surgery

A revolutionary new medical procedure gaining traction in the UAE allows patients to bypass the need for traditional heart surgery and be discharged the same day.

Trump says he'll use deal momentum to expand Israel's regional ties

Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would use the Gaza ceasefire deal as momentum to expand the Abraham Accords, US-backed agreements struck during the president-elect's first term that normalised Israel's relations with several Arab countries.

How voice actor Hiroaki Hirata found 'Sanji'

The celebrated actor talks about his legacy as the One Piece character

Rohit to visit Pakistan for Champions Trophy opening ceremony

India will not travel to Pakistan for next month's Champions Trophy but skipper Rohit Sharma will visit the neighbouring country, media reports have said.

Japan gets record 3.49M visitors in December, capping new high

Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen.

Yunus demands return of billions stolen under Hasina

Bangladesh's interim leader on Wednesday demanded the return of \"stolen assets\", decrying the scale of corruption under the ousted government of Sheikh Hasina.

CBI's 2024 pre-tax profit surges 30% to Dh223M

Commercial Bank International, a leading UAE bank, on Wednesday announced that it posted a significant 30 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth. Dh222.7 million for 2024, reflecting a significant 30 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth.

Is obesity a disease? Sometimes but not always, experts say

Do people with obesity have an illness? A panel of global health experts looking at this controversial question announced on Wednesday that the definition of obesity should be split into two categories - and diagnosed using more accurate measurements.

Biden removes Cuba from state sponsors of terrorism list

President Joe Biden is removing the US designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House said Tuesday, in a deal that will see imprisoned protesters released in the communist country.

Citizens call on community to preserve Emirati attire

Say no need of embroidery or any other additions on kandura

10 viral moments from Coldplay's Abu Dhabi shows

From a gender reveal to kids playing hooky, a lot went down at these gigs

Slot: Our subs’ impact shows I don’t need to strengthen in window

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insisted the strength of the options he has in reserve means the club do not need to add to their squad in the January transfer window, after substitute Diogo Jota earned his side a draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

Wind gusts, humidity may test firefighters battling Los Angeles blazes

The threat of powerful wind gusts, combined with bone-dry humidity, in Los Angeles on Wednesday could test firefighters who have been battling to keep monstrous fires in Los Angeles in check since last week.

Spanish youth ditch dating apps

Jilted on dating apps but undeterred in the quest for romance, 20 young singles gathered in Madrid to share activities and flirtatious smiles in a rediscovery of real-life love.

Dubai population up by 169,000, fastest pace since 2018

Dubai recorded the highest increase in population last year since 2018 as the emirate continued to attract white-collar job-seekers, professionals and investors from around the world, latest figures show.

BTS' J-Hope announces his first solo world tour

K-pop sensation J-Hope, a member of the music group BTS, is officially set to embark on his first solo world tour, Hope on the Stage. The 30-year-old rapper will travel to 15 cities, including six in North America, marking the first time he steps into the spotlight as a solo artist in his career. Hybe, the parent company of BTS' label BigHit Music, announced the move on Tuesday.

TikTok prepares for US shutdown from Sunday

Users of the Chinese social media app RedNote welcome 'TikTok refugees' from the US with selfies and messages

British actor Tony Slattery passes away

British actor Tony Slattery has passed away. He was 65.

Star Rajinikanth is bringing Jailer back

Rajinikanth is coming back to entertain audiences with Jailer 2. On the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the makers officially announced the film's sequel with a special promo featuring director Nelson Dilipkumar and music composer Anirudh Ravichander.

Adair backs Gulf Giants to overcome slow start

In the aftermath of Tuesday's ILT20 Season 3 encounter at the Dubai International Stadium, Gulf Giants' bowling all-rounder Mark Adair reflected on the team's resilient performance against Desert Vipers.

S. Korean investigators quiz arrested President Yoon in insurrection probe

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested and questioned by authorities on Wednesday in relation to a criminal insurrection investigation, saying he was only cooperating with what he called an illegal probe to avoid violence.

War-ravaged Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge

Billions of dollars will be needed to rebuild Gaza after the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to assessments from Israel and Hamas.

Japan's ispace, US's Firefly launch commercial moon landers

Two moon landers, one from Japan's ispace and another from US space firm Firefly, began their journeys into space on Wednesday with SpaceX's unusual double moonshot launch, underscoring the global rush to examine the lunar surface.

Taylor and Travis together: A song waiting to happen?

Travis Kelce is fuelling excitement for new music by his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, teasing that she may be working on fresh tracks following the conclusion of her sold-out Eras Tour.

Holy dips at India's giant Hindu festival come with challenge

For pilgrims at the largest gathering of humanity, ritual bathing in India's holy rivers includes a key challenge -- finding your family and clothes after the chilly dip.

Meta warns India anti-trust ruling could force roll back of features

Meta may have to \"roll back or pause\" some features in India due to an anti-trust directive which banned its WhatsApp messaging service from sharing user data with Meta for advertising purposes, according to a court filing by the US company seen by Reuters.