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Top European stars Boutsiele, Kondic join Dubai Basketball

Dubai Basketball have bolstered their roster with a double signing of French superstar centre Jerry Boutsiele and top European talent guard Kosta Kondic.

Hong Kong struggles to improve conditions in tiny, crowded homes

Housing is famously cramped in the Asian financial hub of Hong Kong, thanks to sky-high property prices, but a single toilet and kitchen shared by four families would make for a challenging home situation anywhere.

Adrien Brody reflects on life after winning an award

Actor Adrien Brody reflected on his career following his Golden Globe win for Best Actor Male in a Motion Picture-Drama for The Brutalist on Sunday.

Powerful Tibet earthquake kills more than 120, rattles Nepal

A strong earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and flattening hundreds of houses, Chinese authorities said.

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Demi Moore's family cheers her win

Actress Demi Moore's daughters, Scout, Tallulah and Rumer Willis, celebrated their mother’s win at the annual 82nd Golden Globes.

Golden Globes ratings edge up past 10 million

The Golden Globes drew more than 10 million TV viewers to post a small audience increase from the previous year, producers said on Monday, after a well-received show in which Emilia Perez and The Brutalist scored big wins.

Inflation concerns pull rug from under Wall Street rally

US survey data rekindled inflation concerns and rising bond yields helped pull the rug out from under a rally on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Three miners feared dead in Assam state, 6 others trapped

Three miners were feared dead inside a flooded coal mine in a remote district of India's northeastern Assam state, authorities said on Tuesday, and the men were part of a total of nine still trapped as rescue teams worked to reach them.

Weak currencies pose a challenge to remitters

The relentless decline of South Asian currencies to record lows against the dollar poses significant challenges for remitters in the GCC to India and other Southeast Asian nations.

Will Smith teases Matrix return

Actor Will Smith has set social media abuzz with a cryptic post that led fans into believing he might part of the next Matrix film.

DP World reaches 100M TEU handling capacity milestone

DP World has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 100 million TEUs of container handling capacity across its global portfolio since inception, the company said on Tuesday.

Timothee versus Jake: Who is the leading man?

Timothee Chalamet took a humorous dig at the race between him and actor Jake Gyllenhaal for having the most number of films with director Denis Villeneuve. He jokingly announced himself in the lead if the number of production days in each movie were considered.

Joey King, Cooper Koch to host 2025 SAG Awards nominations

The nominees for the prestigious 31st annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will be revealed on January 8, by actors Joey King and Cooper Koch, said The Hollywood Reporter.

Exercise only proven way to slow down Parkinson's: Docs

Slow movement or trouble keeping up while walking are often mistaken for ageing but could be early signs of the disease, says expert

Indian real estate remains a profitable investment

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The story of Dubai's transformation

Khaleej Times’ Michal Divon sat down with Sultan bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World, for an insightful conversation about the visionary projects that have shaped Dubai’s identity, including the iconic Palm Jumeirah and DP World

Abu Dhabi to Yemen by foot: Hope Voyage lists challenges

As part of an ambitious humanitarian mission, trekkers from the Hope Voyage Campaign embarked on an unforgettable journey across the desert, travelling from Abu Dhabi to Yemen.

What's next for Apple? Will the iPhone 17 Pro Max be the best yet?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max, released last fall, set a high bar with its stellar performance, impressive battery life, and exceptional camera capabilities

Gen Zs turn to side hustles and crypto to boost savings

The youngest generation in the workforce is already thinking about retirement savings and expressing concerns about their future retirement income.

Hope and apprehension among expats as Syria airport reopens

After being closed for years, Syria's international airport has officially reopened, sparking a mix of hope and apprehension among Syrian expats.

Monali Thakur issues statement on Varanasi concert row

Singer Monali Thakur has issued a detailed statement after she walked off the stage mid-performance during her Varanasi concert in Uttar Pradesh on December 22.

Men more likely to get bonuses, overtime pay, says survey

Women in region report better work-life balance

Proud Boys ex-leader asks Trump for pardon a year after US Capitol attack

Four years after supporters of then-president Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol in a failed bid to thwart certification of the 2020 election result, a mastermind of the effort, Enrique Tarrio, on Monday asked Trump for a full pardon for his actions.

Get up close with Mirza Ghalib at Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai 2025

Hologram tech brings 19th century poet to life while phone booth installation lets visitors to hear from Faiz, Jaun Elia at two-day Urdu language cultural extravaganza

Republicans divided over Trump's legislative goals as president-elect calls for action

Republicans in the US Congress were at odds over how to proceed with president-elect Donald Trump's agenda on Monday, with some warning of potential failure, even as Trump himself called for quick action to pass his tax-cut, border security and energy priorities.

Israeli forces begin pullout from second south Lebanon town, says US envoy

Visiting US envoy Amos Hochstein said Israeli forces began withdrawing on Monday from a south Lebanon border town more than halfway into a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

US records its first human death from bird flu in Louisiana

Louisiana health authorities on Monday reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu, while noting the patient had underlying medical conditions and that general risks to the public remained \"low\".

US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, says letter

Bolstering Lebanon’s army could also help ensure Syria’s transition is not disrupted by Iranbacked Hezbollah

US dramatically shrinks Gitmo prisoner population to 15

US President Joe Biden's administration slashed the prisoner population at Guantanamo Bay detention centre in Cuba by nearly half on Monday, sending 11 detainees to Oman.