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Gazans fear shortages, price hikes after Israel blocks aid

Palestinians living in war-ravaged Gaza say they fear food shortages and price hikes after Israel halted the entry of aid into the territory to pressure Hamas to agree to its terms for a ceasefire extension.

Golden visas give confidence to foreign investors of tenants staying longer

Foreign investors have been one of the major drivers of the Dubai property market rally attracted by high returns from off-plan projects

Floods in Indonesia's capital displace thousands, submerge 1,000 houses

Thousands of people were evacuated in Indonesia's capital Jakarta on Tuesday after floods swamped the region, officials said, with heavy rain expected to continue over the next few days.

India's north-south divide over Modi's plan to redraw constituencies

India's wealthy southern states are up in arms against a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to redraw boundaries of parliamentary constituencies, arguing it will result in less representation for them compared to the poorer, more populous north.

Transcontinental ‘silk road’ project gains traction

The corridor to revolutionise connectivity between Asia, Mideast, and Europe through rail, ports, energy grids, and digital highways

Australian man whose blood saved 2.4M babies dies

An Australian known as the \"Man with the Golden Arm\" for protecting 2.4 million babies with his rare, antibody-rich blood plasma, has died at 88, health officials say.

Adnoc to create Dh220 billion global chemicals powerhouse

New entity will be jointly owned by Adnoc and OMV, with HQs in Vienna, Abu Dhabi

UAE student recreates Emirati Iftar in Sydney

Eager to share his heritage, Salem also took the opportunity to introduce his host family to Emirati customs and Islamic traditions.

Pope breathing without mask after respiratory attacks: Vatican

Continued stay in hospital and the repeated crises alarming, warn health experts

Is foreign capital really withdrawing from China?

With lower entry barriers, more small- and medium-sized foreign-invested enterprises are entering the Chinese market, which can explain the rapid increase in the number of new foreign-funded enterprises in the country

Priyanka-backed Anuja fails to win at Oscars

Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga-backed Anuja, a New Delhi-set short film, which was nominated in the Live Action Short Category at Oscars 2025, lost the prestigious award to Dutch-language film I'm Not a Robot.

Australia pin hopes on spinner Zampa for battle against India

Australia spinner Adam Zampa says he is below his best at the Champions Trophy but will still be ready to take big wickets in the semifinal against India on Tuesday.

Atletico Madrid have a ‘big opportunity’ against Real, says Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admitted city rivals Real Madrid have the more illustrious history but backed his own team to deliver ahead of their tantalising Champions League last-16 derby clash on Tuesday.

British Royal Society of top scientists debates call to expel Elon Musk

Britain's Royal Society will hold a crunch meeting on Monday following calls to expel the world's richest man, technology billionaire Elon Musk, from the prestigious institute of scientists.

Pope, off ventilation and stable, rested well overnight: Vatican

Pope Francis rested well overnight and is in a stable condition as he fights double pneumonia in hospital for the 18th day, the Vatican said on Monday.

Tiger Shroff shares intense new poster of Baaghi 4

The action thriller Baaghi 4 has given fans another reason to celebrate Tiger Shroff's 35th birthday, as the actor, who returns as Ronnie, dropped a new poster on the occasion of his special day.

UN rights chief alarmed by 'fundamental shift' in US direction

The UN rights chief voiced deep concern on Monday over the United States' “fundamental shift” in direction since Donald Trump returned to power, and decried the “unchecked power” of “unelected tech oligarchs”.

Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed veteran top order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

'Beautiful' Champions League offers Arsenal chance to salvage season

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping the glamour of the Champions League can galvanise his injury-ravaged squad from their Premier League funk.

Paris imposes car-sharing lane on congested ring road

Paris on Monday began limiting one lane of its notoriously busy ring road to car sharing during rush hours, the latest move by the French capital to ease congestion and pollution on one of Europe's most traffic-clogged thoroughfares.

Indian board backs captain Rohit after opposition party member calls him fat

India's cricket board defended its World-Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma on Monday after comments about his lack of fitness from a spokesperson for the Congress, the country's main opposition party.

Honor bets on AI-powered ‘intelligent phone

Chinese smartphone maker Honor said Sunday it was working on an Al-powered \"intelligent phone\", adding that it would invest $10 billion into artificial intelligence collaborations.

Israeli fire kills two Palestinians in Gaza amid impasse over ceasefire

Israeli fire killed at least two people in Rafah and injured three others in Khan Younis in the south of Gaza, raising fear among Palestinians that the ceasefire could collapse altogether after Israel imposed a total blockade on the shattered enclave.

Alia Bhatt spends time with fans at Mumbai meet-and-greet

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt recently attended a special meet-and-greet event, joining fans for lunch at a restaurant in Mumbai on Sunday.

Free Iftar meals at key locations for labourers, drivers, delivery riders

Bus drivers, labourers, delivery riders, truck drivers, and low-income individuals in Dubai will get free Iftar meals at key locations as Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launches its Ramadan initiative this year. This effort is part of a larger programme that includes 20 diverse community events and interactive charitable activities.

Wearable tech has far to go before challenging smartphones

Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but ex- perts say smartphones will remain ubiquitous for the foreseeable fu- ture -- not least thanks to artificial intelligence features.

RajKummar, Kriti's 2017 comedy to be re-released

Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, which stars Rajkummar Rao and Kriti Kharbanda in lead roles, will be re-released on March 7 in India.

Working the night shift? Here's how to take care of yourself

When Samantha Shaw took a new job as a research technician for a sleep-related study at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2021, she was excited to work on a cause that felt personal.

Melting ice could slow vital Antarctic ocean current: Study

The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to research published on Monday that warned of \"severe\" climate consequences.

Thousands flee as Japan battles biggest forest fire in 3 decades

More than 2,000 firefighters are battling Japan's biggest forest fire in three decades, officials said on Monday, as some 4,600 residents remain under an evacuation advisory.