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March 17, 2025
America targets Houthis, at least 31 die in offensive
A White House official on Sunday said a wave of United States air strikes on Yemen killed senior Houthi rebel leaders.
3 mins
Act responsibly or face action, UAE warns social media users
The National Media Office (NMO) has stressed the importance of UAE social media users upholding national values and principles of respect, tolerance, and coexistence.
3 mins
US varsity hosts Iftar for Muslim Council team
Envoys from the Muslim Council of Elders to the United States, tasked with reviving the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan and promoting the values of enlightened Islamic moderation, took part in a communal Iftar hosted by the University of Kansas in collaboration with the Islamic Center of Lawrence.
1 min
33 beggars held in first 10 days of Ramadan
The Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigations, in close collaboration with police stations in Dubai, successfully arrested 33 beggars of various nationalities in the first IO days of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
2 mins
SEWA launches largest 220 kV substation in Umm Fannin
The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has launched the largest 220 kV substation in the network, located at the airport area in Umm Fannin.
2 mins
Court orders liquidation of realty firm
The Commercial Court in Dubai has issued a ruling to liquidate a real estate company after it was proved that its manager had been negligent in performing his duties and had breached his obligations.
1 min
Over 801,000 vehicles registered in UAE in ‘24
As many as 801,857 vehicles were registered nationwide last year, with Dubai leading the way with 484,223 vehicles compared to 213,284 in Abu Dhabi, 56,657 in Sharjah, 20,081 in Ajman, 5,195 in Umm Al Quwain, 14,992, in Ras Al Khaimah and 7,779 in Fujairah, according to statistics revealed by the Ministry of Interior.
1 min
Launch of autism-friendly kits’ initiative announced
In line with the objectives of the “Year of the Community” and as part of the #Ramadanin-Dubai campaign, the Dubai Autism Center has announced the launch of an initiative aimed at empowering children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to participate in social and public events.
2 mins
Dhs20m donated to Fathers’ Endowment campaign
Yusuffali MA, Chairman of Lulu Group, announced his contribution of Dhs20 million to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
1 min
Abu Dhabi Police shield duck family from busy traffic
An emotive video of Abu Dhabi Police personnel stopping traffic to help a duck family move to safety has gone viral on social media platforms.
1 min
DEWA’s projects in Hatta reviewed
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), inspected a number of electricity infrastructure projects that DEWA is implementing in Hatta as part of the comprehensive development plan launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to develop the Hatta area.
1 min
RTA completes 40% of nol digital payment system upgrade
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has completed 40 per cent of the nol system upgrade, transitioning from the existing card-based ticketing system to the more advanced account-based ticketing (ABT) technology, The project is set for completion by the end of 32026.
2 mins
N. Macedonia probes ‘corruption link’ in club fire
A massive fire tore through an overcrowded nightclub in North Macedonia Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring 155 in a chaotic escape during a live concert.
1 min
Businessman contributes Dhs44.2m to charity drive
Mohammed Binghatti, Chairman of Binghatti Holding, participated in “The Most Noble Number” charity auction of premium numbers that took place on Saturday evening in Dubai.
1 min
Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine this week: Officials
US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Viadimir Putin are expected to speak this week, officials said on Sunday, as Washington and Kyiv’s European allies press Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the three-year war.
3 mins
Sudanese seek refuge underground in besieged city
EL FASHER: Beneath the broken earth of the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher in the western region of Darfur, Nafisa Malik clutches her five children close.
1 min
Blast from suspected old bomb in Syria kills 16
A massive explosion believed to have been triggered by a scrap dealer handling an old bomb killed at least I6 people in Syria, civil defence officials said on Sunday.
1 min
Iraqi forces seize over a tonne of captagon
Iraqi security forces have seized more than a tonne of captagon tablets smuggled from Syria via Turkey, the interior ministry said on Sunday.
1 min
Lawsuit filed to block Trump deportations of protesters
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a lawsuit challenging as unconstitutional the Trump administration's actions to deport international students and scholars who protest or express support for Palestinian rights.
3 mins
Japan may deploy long-range missiles on Kyushu island
TOKYO: Japan is assessing the deployment of long-range missiles on the southwestern island of Kyushu aimed at bolstering the security of the country’s southwestern Nansei island chain.
2 mins
Xi ‘declines’ invitation to EU anniversary meet
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has declined an invitation to visit Brussels for a summit to mark the 5Oth anniversary of EU-China diplomatic ties, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
1 min
Airstrike on Myanmar village kills 12 people
A Myanmar junta airstrike on a village held by anti-coup fighters killed at least 12 people according to a local administrative official, who said the bombardment targeted civilian areas.
1 min
Bangla court upholds death sentences for 20 students
A court in Bangladesh upheld on Sunday death sentences of 20 former university students convicted of murdering a fellow student in 2019 who had criticised the country's former government on social media.
2 mins
US launches full-scale offensive against Houthis
American President Donald Trump, who had criticised Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for dragging the country into outside wars, seems to have changed his mind and launched a full-scale airstrike against Houthi rebels who are in occupation of parts of Yemen. According to the Pentagon, the strikes are expected to last for days. A Pentagon statement had said that the Houthis had attacked US warships 74 times, and commercial ships 145 times.
2 mins
The United States has a long history of bad peace deals
Truce is always better than no truce, and that includes the ceasefire which Ukraine, after discussions with the United States in Saudi Arabia, says it’s ready to comply with, provided that Russia does so too. It's also good that the Americans and Ukrainians are talking at all, after President Donald Trump so contemptuously dressed down Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office earlier this month. But the Ukrainian president is right to remain wary of the coming peace negotiations as his American counterpart seems to envision them. The tenor of American peace efforts under Trump is to foist, for the sake of getting any deal, a bad and unfair one on the nation that has been the victim of Russia’s aggression since 2014, and of its brutal full-scale invasion since 2022.
3 mins
Why I'd never be able to return to full-time job
The low point came at 7am one December morning. It was sub-zero outside, and the gate outside my house had frozen shut, which meant I needed to throw my backpack over the top and climb over — and do it quickly because I was already running late for my 7am start. Bag successfully launched onto the street, I began my ascent, instantly regretting the decision to wear a skirt.
3 mins
Vance tells ‘high-level’ TikTok deal expected by deadline
Vice President JD Vance said he expected President Donald Trump to wrap up a deal for TikTok and keep the popular video-sharing app operating in the US ahead of a deadline next month.
2 mins
I existed without headphones for a year, did it change my life?
Of all the habits I've adopted in the name of improving my mental wellbeing, running without headphones is easily the one that elicits the most horrified responses.
3 mins
Trump’s sudden U-turns create regional unease
Donald Trump's flip-flopshave confused both Palestinians and Iranians and stoked regional tensions during this month.
4 mins
People work more than 70 hours a week in India
According to a recent report, many people in Indian states work more than 70 hours a week, averaging almost 12 hours a day over a six-day work week.
1 min
Vijayan warns against drug mafia influence
THRISSUR: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday cautioned against the growing influence of drug mafia in society while lauding the efforts of the police and excise personnel in curbing the menace.
1 min
AI will remain incomplete without India, asserts PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that no matter what the world does with artificial intelligence (AI), it will remain incomplete without India.
3 mins
PPP won’t be treated like outsiders in Punjab: PML-N
ISLAMABAD: Amid strained relations, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders met their Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) counterparts to address their concerns and assure them that they would not be treated like outsiders in Punjab.
1 min
PAT leader summoned in Model Town bloody case
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has summoned Pakistan Awami Tehrik (PAT) leader and complainant in the 2014 Model Town Lahore bloody incident, Jawad Hamid, for cross-examination in a private complaint for the trial of police officials, ATC-II Judge Arshad Javed held the hearing during which two PAT witnesses recorded their statements.
1 min
Bomber hits buses carrying forces, killing 5 in Balochistan
A suicide car bomber targeted a convoy of buses carrying security forces in Balochistan province on Sunday, killing at least five officers and wounding 10 others, police said.
3 mins
DFF launches 4th edition of 'Future Opportunities'
DUBAI: Dubai future Foundation (DFF)has launched the fourth edition of the ‘Future Opportunities: The Global 50’ report, igniting global dialogues to harness promising opportunities and global trends in service of humanity's future.
2 mins
US Fed likely to keep rates steady as Donald Trump uncertainty flares
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting this week, treading carefully amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's economic policies, which include spending cuts and sweeping tariffs.
3 mins
Forbes unveils Middle East's Top 40 Asset Managers 2025
DUBAI: Forbes Middle East has unveiled its Top 40 Asset Managers list, spotlighting the region's most influential leaders shaping the investment landscape.
1 min
29,000 new companies join the chamber
DUBAI: A recent analysis conducted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that 29,000 new companies operating in the trading and services sector joined the chamber during 2024, This significant growth reflects the sector’s pivotal role in Dubai's economic diversification.
1 min
Firm to accept crypto currency as a form of payment
DUBAI: ATS Travel, a premier travel management company, and Payhound, a leading provider of fully regulated crypto payment solutions, are pleased to announce a groundbreaking understanding to enable ATS Travel to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment for all its services.
1 min
AIM Congress 2025 to welcome decision-makers and investors
AIM Congress 2025 is set to welcome decision-makers, investors, and industry leaders from around the world from April 7 to 9 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition centre.
3 mins
Global dividends hit historic $1.75 trillion
DUBAI: Global dividends surged to a record $1.75 trillion in 2024, marking a 6.68 increase, reinforcing the growing significance of income-focused investing.
1 min
China looks to boost consumption amid squeeze
HONGKONG: China's State Council unveiled on Sunday what it called a “special action plan” to boost domestic consumption, featuring measures including increasing residents’ income and estab-lishing a childcare subsidy scheme.
1 min
China’s Baidu introduces new, free AI model
Chinese internet search giant Baidu released a new artificial intelligence reasoning model on Sunday and made its AI chatbot services free as ferocious competition grips the sector.
1 min
Ecarx explores US entry, in talks with VW to develop smart cars
Volkswagen is in talks with digital cockpit system developer Ecarx to put the Chinese company's technologies in cars it sells in developed markets, such as Europe, Ecarx’s CEO said on Sunday.
3 mins
India is set to become a leading global data centre hub: Survey
India’s data centre stock is expected to grow at a CAGR of 218 between 2024 and 2030 to reach 3,400 MW IT by 2030, according to Savills survey. Data centres in India are primarily concentrated in Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Delhi-NCR due to their connectivity, infrastructure, power availability, and demand from enterprises and cloud service providers.
3 mins
Brazil’s retail sales fall in January
Brazil's retail sales volumes fell for a third consecutive month in January, government statistics agency IBGE said on Friday, adding to a string of recent data pointing to a slowdown in Latin America’s largest economy.
1 min
Pak minister vows to slash power rates for growth
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik vowed on Sunday to slash the power rates for fostering economic growth in the country.
1 min
Italy’s industry output rises
Italian industrial output grew more than expected in January, increasing 3.2% from the previous month, data showed on Friday.
1 min
US consumer sentiment plunges to record low on tariff concerns
US consumer sentiment plunged to a nearly 2-1/2-year low in March and inflation expectations soared amid worries that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have ignited a trade war, would boost prices and undercut the economy.
3 mins
Russia’s Rusal to buy 50% stake in Indian refinery owner
Russian aluminium giant Rusal on Friday said it had agreed to buy a 26% stake in an Indian alumina refinery owner for $243.75 million and to acquire up to 50% in stages, a move that should reduce its reliance on third-party raw materials.
1 min
Remittances from GCC are $131.5b
MUSCAT: The total remittances of workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to foreign destinations amounted to $131.5 billion bythe end of 2023, according to the latest data released by the GCC Statistical Centre.
1 min
UniCredit gets ECB nod on 29.9% stake in Commerzbank
Italian banking giant UniCredit said on Fridayithad secured approval fromthe European Central Bank to upits stake in Commerzbank, but warned there were still hurdles ahead before a possible takeover of its German rival.
1 min
Big bank mergers stalled by Trump volatility and economic uncertainty
Big banks are holding off on acquisitions and staying cautious about the Trump administration's pledges to unleash dealmaking, according to industry executives.
1 min
Marina Fedorova's cosmic dreams expand boundaries of the possible
Cosmodreams: Elementa was an exhibition project hosted recently in Fann A Porter gallery, Dubai. Conceived by artist Marina Fedorova, the immersive presentation took one into an extraordinary world, reflecting her perception of cosmic space and her thoughts on the universe.
3 mins
Kashmir's music lovers are sticking with the audio cassette
Ahmad Shaksaaz presses a button on his 1970 Sharp cassette player, and with a hefty clack the machine whirrs to life. As the Kashmiri tailor stitches, the machine crackles for a moment before Ghulam Ahmad Sofi's otherworldly voice fills his shop with verses about divine love and the pain of separation from the beloved creator of the universe.
2 mins
Kareena Kapoor Khan gives fans a peek into her snowy getaway
Kareena Kapoor Khan took to social media to share picturesque glimpses from her recent snowy vacation. The actress has given fans a peek into her serene getaway amidst snow-covered landscapes. Taking to her Instagramstories, the \"Udta Punjab\" actressshared a few photos showcasing the winter wonderland she's enjoying. In the images, she can be seen bundled up in chic winter attire, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and frosty surroundings.
2 mins
Ebtissam, Hassan shine in NAS cycling event
Egypt's Ebtissam Zayed and UAE youngster Saeed Hassan hogged the limelight on the opening night of road cycling at the Ith Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament in Dubai on Saturday.
2 mins
Unstoppable Costa saddles four winners in Jebel Ali Racecourse’s season finale
The grand finale of the Jebel Ali Racecourse and the second most prestigious race meeting of their calendar unfolded in spectacular fashion, marked by breathtaking victories and an awe-inspiring display of dominance from Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's stable on Sunday.
3 mins
Ayuso reigns supreme at Tirreno-Adriatico race in Milan
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Juan Ayuso sealed his victory at the Tirreno-Adriatico on Sunday after cruising home in the final procession stage won in a bunch sprint by Jonathan Milan.
2 mins
Los Angeles face loss versus Austin in MLS as Pogba sees from stands
LOS ANGELES: Former France international midfielder Paul Pogba was in the stands as Los Angeles FC fell to a second straight defeat in Major League Soccer with a 1-O loss on Saturday to Austin FC.
1 min
Dortmund’s Kovac rues missed chances against Leipzig
Borussia Dortmund should have scored three or four goals in their 2-O loss at RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Saturday, coach Niko Kovac said after his team slumped to defeat despite having 25 shots.
1 min
Venezi hold Napoli, Reijnders saves Milan blushes in draw with Como
Napoli missed the chance to go top of Serie A on Sunday after only managing a goalless draw at lowly Venezia on Sunday.
1 min
Bilbao pip Sevilla, Mbappe propels Real to top, Betis and Mallorca post facile victories
Athletic Bilbao stayed on the fringes of the Spanish title race with a 1-0 win at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga.
2 mins
Biereth scores as Monaco control Angers to move into third place
PARIS: Prolific striker Mika Biereth scored again as Monaco won 9-0 at Angers on Saturday to move into third place in Ligue.
1 min
Wales manager shattered for players post England mauling
Wales caretaker coach Matt Sherratt said a record 68-14 thrashing by England in Cardiff had been “devastating” for his players.
1 min
Ramos steers France to Six Nations title with Scotland demolition
PARIS: France full-back Thomas Ramos scored 20 points as France bulldozed Scotland 35-16 on Saturday in Paris to claim the Six Nations title.
1 min
Arsenal close gap on Reds with win over Blues as Fulham beat Spurs
Arsenal’s title hopes have faded in recent weeks, but it closed the gap on Liverpool as Merino rose in the 2Oth minute to flick Odegaard’s near post corner beyond Chelsea goalkeeper Sanchez.
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Marc Marquez wins Argentina sprint ahead of brother Alex
TERMAS DE RIO HONDO: Marc Marquez won the battle of the brothers when beating Alex Marquez in the Argentina MotoGP sprint race on Saturday.
1 min
Spaun clings to one-stroke lead at Players Championship
MIAMI: JJ Spaun sank a dramatic 25-foot par putt at the 18th hole to grab a one-stroke lead after Saturday's blustery third round of the PGA Players Championship.
2 mins
New Zealand romp to nine-wicket victory in Pakistan T20 opener
A new era for Pakistan white ball cricket got off to a rough start on Sunday with a nine wicket loss to New Zealand in the first of five Twenty20 internationals.
1 min
Draper upsets 2-time defending champ Alcaraz to meet Rune in Indian Wells final
Briton Jack Draper upset the overwhelming favourite Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 0-6 6-4 to reach the Indian Wells final on Saturday, denying the Spaniard in his bid for a rare \"three-peat\" in the California desert.
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India's star batsman Kohli not ready to retire
Indian batsman Virat Kohli said he may not have another tour of Australia left in him after his team's humbling 3-1 Test series defeat Down Under but the 36-year-old has ruled out retiring anytime soon as he still enjoys playing the game too much.
2 mins
Magpies pip Reds to win League Cup, end 56-year trophy drought
Newcastle ended their 56-year trophy drought in stunning style as Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealed a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the League Cup final on Sunday.
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