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March 14, 2025
Putin backs US truce idea for Ukraine in principle
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supported a US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine in principle, but that any truce would have to address the root causes of the conflict and that many crucial details needed to be sorted out.
2 mins
US lawyers fight govt plans to deport Palestinian student
Mahmoud Khalil will remain detained in Louisiana until at least next week but can finally speak to lawyers while they fight the Trump administration's plans to deport the Columbia University graduate student for his role in campus protests against Israel, a judge decided at a hearing on Wednesday.
3 mins
GCAA issues first drone air navigation certification
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced the region's first national regulation for the certification of air navigation service providers for unmanned aircraft, known as CAR Airspace Part Uspace.
1 min
Abu Dhabi shuts down facility for violations
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has closed down Freme Trading facility in Al Shahama area of Abu Dhabi city, which holds the commercial licence number (CN-3650648), for violating the Food Law No.2 of 2008 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its related regulations, as well as for posing a risk to public health.
1 min
Event pays tribute to exceptional women
DUBAI: Activities aim to share the blessings of the holy month of Ramadan continue as an array of events is taking place around the country targeting different segments of the society.
1 min
VP presides over swearing-in ceremony of eight new judges
Sheikh Mohammed wished the new judges success in their roles, emphasising the importance of upholding justice, integrity, and the rule of law
3 mins
200 organ transplants conducted with support of 65 families
Dubai Health has been recognised as a leader in advancing organ donation in the UAE through its continuous collaboration with the National Centre for Regulating Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues and its national programme “Hayat.”
2 mins
Poetry deepest literary form in Arab culture: Saudi writer
The Sharjah Ramadan Majlis session also touched on women’s role in Arabic poetry, initially limited to themes of love and longing
2 mins
Court rejects Dhs70,000 loan lawsuit
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man against another, demanding the repayment of a debt worth Dhs70,000 as well as the payment of legal fees and expenses.
1 min
UAE condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a train in the southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries of innocent people.
1 min
SRTA enhances Mleiha road infrastructure
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (STA) has successfully completed a project to construct modern roads at the dairy and wheat farms in the city of Mleiha.
1 min
Several parts of the country experience rain: NCM
ABU DHABI: Drizzles to moderate rain fell on separate areas across the country on Thursday.
2 mins
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival to begin on April 23
The festival will showcase a diverse range of the latest works for children and young adults, alongside a packed agenda of interactive activities, theatrical and artistic performances
2 mins
Duterte given 'full support' during Dubai stopover
Following directives from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippine (PH) Team in the UAE- comprising the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, andthe Office ofthe Philippine DefenceandArmed Forces Attaché- provided fullconsularandlogistical support to former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte during his layover in Dubai on March I2, 2025.
1 min
I was naive to believe Khalil was safe from arrest: Wife
He is the most incredible person who cares so much for other people. He is the most kind, genuine soul, says Noor Abdalla, wife of detained Palestinian Columbia student
3 mins
Egypt, Hamas, PLO hail Trump’s Gaza remarks
Egypt, Hamas and the Palestine Lib- eration Organisation welcomed on Thursday remarks from US President Donald Trump after he said ‘nobody's expelling any Palestinians’ from the Gaza Strip.
1 min
Man faces jail, deportation for selling alcohol
DUBAI: The Misdemeanors and Violations Courtin Dubai has sentenced an African national to one month injail and orderedhis deportation fromthe country after serving his sentence, besides a fine of Dhs4,000 forhis conviction of possessing and selling alcoholic beverages through his vehicle.
1 min
Iraq repatriates more families from Al Hol camp
Iraq has repatriated morethan 150 additional families from Al Hol camp in neighbouring Syria, an Iraqi security official said on Thursday, the latest such transfer from the camp where many have alleged militant links.
1 min
Syria leader signs temporary constitution
DAMASCUS: Syria's interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution.
1 min
Talks with US possible only on equal terms: Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has not ruled out talks with Washington, but says they can only take place if both countries are on “equal terms,” an Iranian state-run newspaper reported on Thursday.
1 min
Israeli destruction of IVF clinic a genocidal act: UN
Hamas seeks to expedite the prosecution of Israeli leaders for these crimes and swift trial at the ICC, while Netanyahu calls findings false and absurd
2 mins
Taiwan warns of China’s ‘infiltration’ effort
TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the democratic island, pledging measures to tackle Beijing's efforts to “absorb” Taiwan.
1 min
Guterres to visit Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
UNSecretary-General AnténioGuterres arrived in Bangladesh on Thursday on a four-day visit to review the situation of more than | million Rohingya refugees amid the fear of aid cuts that could seriously affect them.
1 min
Indonesia risks drought, forest fires in 2025: Agency
Indonesia is expected to witness a normal dry season in 2095, following a similar patterntolast year, the country's weather agency said on Thursday, even as it highlighted risks of forest fires and drought in some areas.
1 min
Police say Duterte resisted fingerprinting during arrest
Police provide details of the 9-hour standoff at a Philippine air base before he and other officers managed to bring the ex-president to The Haque
3 mins
The issues facing Europe’s ‘AI gigafactories’
The European Commission is raising $20 billion to construct four “Al gigafactories” as part of Europe's strategy to catch up with the US and China on artificial intelligence, but some industry experts question whether it makes sense to build them.
3 mins
There is a leadership vacuum in the Democratic Party
Tice has shrunk. Nancy Pelosi, at 84, is approaching the twilight of her long political career, And House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries? More than 408 of Americans have no idea who he is, a recent Pew Research Center poll found, What Republicans need is a new boogey-man.
3 mins
Why is healthy food more expensive?
Recent research has shown that children in the UK are now considered as fat as those in America. The reasons are fairly obvious considering what kids love to consume and all with their parents’ consent and participation.
3 mins
Why Gen-Zers are tricking bosses with performative work
Am I working hard or hardly working? You be the judge: right now, I'm sitting at my desk, plugged into my AirPods and typing furiously.
3 mins
Why a popular, all-female pop rock band broke up
I nthe autumn of 1989, and just six months after their irrepressibly pretty “Eternal Flame” had hit the top of the charts the world over, The Bangles imploded. It had been an intense run.
2 mins
Not all laid-off staff look for federal jobs
The Trump administration and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency task force have been culling federal workers across agencies while also threatening anyone who doesn't list in an email how they're making good use of their time
5 mins
India to deliver US summons to Adani
NEW DELHI: The Indian government has asked a local court to deliver a summons issued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to billionaire Gautam Adani over alleged securities fraud and 2 $265 million bribery scheme, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
2 mins
Lithuanian held in $96b money laundering scam in Kerala
Kerala police on Wednesday arrested a Lithuanian citizen wanted in the United States for his role in the US$%6 billion cryptocurrency money laundering scam from a home-stay in state capital Trivandrum.
1 min
Gandhi’s great-grandson attacked in Kerala
The opposition Congress party has demanded police action against a group of men who detained and raised slogans against Tushar Gandhi.
1 min
Parts of UP tense ahead of Holi celebrations today
Political parties offer mixed reactions as Sambhal covers mosques; cleric calls for peace and harmony; prayer timings moved to 2:30 pm in Bareilly
3 mins
Divorced daughters can receive share from father’s pension: SHC
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ruled that a divorced daughter is also entitled to receive a share from the monthly pension of her deceased father until she marries again.
2 mins
Asif slams PTI for ‘politicising’ train attack on social media
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday assailed the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PT) for ‘politicising” the recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan and misinterpreting the situation on social media.
1 min
PM meets survivors of deadly train hijack, commandos
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif was in the restive southwestern Balochistan province on Thursday to meet survivors of a train attack and the commandos who rescued over 300 passengers from insurgents who killed 21 civilian and four troops.
2 mins
Update tax records by end of March, urges FTA
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has called on registrants who have yet to update their tax records to take advantage of an extended ‘grace period’ to submit their tax records, stating that submissions received before the end of March 2025 will not incur any administrative penalties.
3 mins
DP World reports record revenue of $20b on improved performance
Ports and terminals revenue per TEU increased 13.9 per cent on a like-forlike basis, with strong growth from the Middle East and the Americas
3 mins
Investopia teams up with Emirates Motor
ABU DHABI: Investopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Motor Company, the flagship company of Al Fahim Group and the authorized general distributor for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Abu Dhabi, to enhance collaboration in smart and sustainable mobility.
1 min
RAKEZ highlights expanding business
RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recently concluded a successful roadshow in São Paulo and Joinville, strengthening its engagement with Brazilian businesses and showcasing the advantages of expanding into the UAE and the broader Mena region.
1 min
Alef announces launch of 'Deem' in Hayyan
Alef, the leading real estate developer in Sharjah, announced the launch of “Deem,” the fourth and final neighbourhood within the Hayyan residential community.
1 min
Abu Dhabi’s ambition to digitally transform trade, logistics sectors
ADIO, Maqgta Technologies Group collaborate with Etihad Cargo to enhance export booking process for air shipments
3 mins
UAEFTS processes Dhs19.89tr in transactions
ABU DHABI: The value of transactions conducted inthe banking sector within the country through the UAE Funds Transfer System (UAEFTS) rose to Dhs19.898 trillion during 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
1 min
RAK Properties reports 40% revenue growth in 2024
RAS AL KHAIMAH: RAK Properties reported a 40 per cent year-on-year revenue increase in 2094, reaching Dhs|.4 billion, up from Dhs! billion in 2093.
1 min
IPS boosts Dubai’s realty investment appeal
DUBAI: The 2ist edition of the IPS 2025, “The Global RealEstate Marketplace,” willtake place from i4th to Iéth April 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
1 min
Global stock markets decline as tariff fears offset inflation relief
Donald Trump threatened duties of 2008 on European beverage imports if the EU does not remove US surcharges
3 mins
Nasdaq Dubai welcomes $1 billion Sukuk listing by RAK government
The Sukuk, due in 2035, has been issued under the S92 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme of RAK Capital
3 mins
Dewa honoured for digital leadership
DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) received the 'Most Innovative Digital Transformation' award provided by the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs.
1 min
Imobiliare Dubai honoured for outstanding achievements
DUBAI: Imobiliare Dubai was honoured as a top-performing brokerage firm in Dubai's real estate market during an exclusive event hosted by Binghatti Developers.
1 min
UAE cinema revenue at Dhs800m last year
DUBAI: The UAE's dynamic cinema sector surged to Dhs800 million in revenue in 2024, fuelled by increasing audience engagement, and solidifying the nation's reputation as a key player in the film industry and a premier destination for global film premieres.
1 min
Deal to enhance efficiency in Pakistan's cross-border trade
AD Ports Group announced a strategic partnership agreement signed between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies Group and Pakistan Single Window
3 mins
Multiply Group outlines 2025 strategy
ABU DHABI: Multiply Group, the Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company, held its General Assembly Meeting (GAM) at the company’s headquarters to review its strong financial performance, successful vertical expansion through key acquisitions, and roadmap for sustained growth in 2025.
1 min
Hugo Boss sees broadly stable 2025 sales
Hugo Boss said muted consumer sentiment was having an impact on its business in the current quarter as it forecast 2025 sales broadly in line with last year's level on Thursday.
1 min
Deutsche Bank puts on brave face for 2025 in crunch year
Deutsche Bank on Thursday forecast increased revenue this year at its investment bank and three other main business units, putting a brave face on 2025 prospects despite a weak economy in its home German market and troubles for the auto sector.
1 min
France’s GDP growth forecast lowered due to trade tensions
France’s GDP is expected to grow at a still moderate rate in the first half of 2095 before gathering pace in the second half of the year
3 mins
Exhibition highlights how Anselm Kiefer was inspired by Vincent van Gogh
When he was just 17 years old, German artist Anselm Kiefer retraced the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh from the Netherlands through Belgium and into France. Now, more than half a century later, the museum named for the Dutch master is joining forces for the first time with the neighbouring Stedelijk modern and contemporary art museum in Amsterdam to stage a blockbuster exhibition of Kiefer’s work, titled “Sag mir wo die Blumen sind,” a reference to folk singer Pete Seeger's iconic pacifist anthem “Where have all the flowers gone?”
3 mins
Read and listen: D-BELL tunes his book into music
D-BELL is an 18-year-old composer, producer, audio engineer and songwriter, based in Dubai. He spent the last couple of years working on something what he calls truly unique — the music project, Intersection.
3 mins
Nora Fatehi talks about her special bond she shares with Remo D'Souza
Nora, who Is gearing up for the release of her film Be Happy, has talked about how her acting journey has always been connected to Remo D’Souza
2 mins
Al Tadawi 1 upset Zabeel at NAS volleyball event
Newcomers Al Tadawi I made an instant impact while securing a stunning 3-1 victory over defending champions Zabeel as the volleyball competition of the I2th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament got under way at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Hall.
2 mins
Jemimah claims to be utilising gap between final and last league match
MUMBAI: There is an eight-day gap between Delhi Capitals’ last league match and the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) final they will play on March 5 at the Brabourne Stadium.
2 mins
Shabab Al Ahli pay penalty as Sharjah advance to ACL semis
Goalkeeper Adel Alhosani was the hero for Sharjah after he saved Kauan Santos’ penalty with the UAE side to face Saudi Arabia's Al Taawoun FC In the semi-finals
3 mins
Dortmund coach Kovac predicts Barca as tougher rivals than Lille
MUNICH: Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac was delighted with his team's 2-1 comeback victory at Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday but predicted they would need to lift their game further to see off Barcelona in the quarter-finals.
1 min
Ireland ring in changes, rope in Crowley for clash vs Italy
LONDON: Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley will make his first start of this Six Nations in the team's tournament finale away to Italy on Saturday after ousting Sam Prendergast from the No IO shirt.
1 min
Germany recall Goretzka, Adeyemi for Italy Nations League quarters
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday recalled the in-form Leon Goretzka and Karim Adeyemi to his squad for the two-legged Nations League quarter-final tie with Italy.
1 min
France favourites to win seventh crown as Six Nations begins tomorrow
Regardless of other results, a bonuspoint win over Scotland would guarantee France a first Six Nations title in three years
2 mins
Ito, Ueda back in Japan squad for crunch WC qualifying ties
Hiroki Ito and Ayase Ueda were named in the Japan squad for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on Thursday, recalled by coach Hajime Moriyasu after lengthy absences because of injury.
1 min
Brentford captain feared being addicted to sedatives
LONDON: Brentford captain Christian Norgaard has said he feared becoming addicted to sleeping pills after taking the medication to prepare for away games.
1 min
Manager Emery proud of Villa success after Brugge romp but asks for more
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is thrilled to have steered his side into a Champions League quarter-final, but now wants even more as they face a daunting clash with Paris St Germain.
1 min
Ancelotti relieved as Simeone rues penalty at CL last 16 tie
Real secured the victory 4-2 ina penalty shootout after the tie ended 2-2 in aggregate as the defending champions bid for a record-extending léth European Cup win
3 mins
Marine Nationale clinches Queen Mother Champion Chase
CHELTENHAM: Marine Nationale recorded an emotional win in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature race of the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, nearly a month after the jockey that launched him Michael O'Sullivan died.
1 min
Shai shines as Thunder down Celtics, seal playoff berth
LOS ANGELES: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the playoffs with an impressive 118-112 victory over the reigning champion Boston Celtics in a potential NBA Finals sneak preview on Wednesday.
1 min
Back injury limits Marsh to batting role for new team Lucknow Super Giants
Australia’s T20|captain Mitchell Marsh has been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season forhisnewteam, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), asa batter-only. Despite missing the Champions Trophy due to a back injury, he is set to travel early next week.
2 mins
Almeida claims stage four of Paris-Nice as Vingegaard takes overall lead
The final kilometre was reminiscent of the Visma leader’s Tour clashes with Tadej Pogacar, and as so often when vying with Almeida’s teammate, Vingegaard simply slowed off in the finale to come second by Ilsec
2 mins
Champion Usyk ordered to defend WBO title vs Parker
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to start negotiations to defend his World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight title against Joseph Parker.
2 mins
Red Bull not the quickest but that can change: Verstappen
Verstappen starts his quest for a fifth successive drivers’ title at Albert Park with question marks over the pace of the Red Bull, with McLaren and Ferrari impressing the most in winter testing in Bahrain
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Alcaraz still on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat', Bencic stuns Gauff to book quarters clash with Keys
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz blew past Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals, keeping his bid for a rare three-peat on course.
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