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Revolt Brewing Against Johnson On Social Care

A tax hike breaks a few promises, but Britain has pretended it can have Scandinavian levels of public services and American levels of tax for far too long – we have to make compromises to look after everyone

Starmer has come long way from anti-capitalism of his youth

Keir Starmer was a bit of a lettie in his youth. This much is known, and two biographies of the Labour leader published over the summer provide some detail of his anti-capitalist writing for magazines called Socialist Alternatives and Socialist Lawyer in the Eighties and Nineties.

US war pushes 90% of Afghans into poverty

The overall financial cost of US warfare includes $2.3 trillion for the full-scale military campaigns in Afghanistan and Pakistan and $2.1 trillion in Iraq and Syria

Farmers vow to protest till demands are met

MUZAFFARNAGAR: The Kisan Mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on Sunday, turned out to be a massive show of strength of farmer unity as over 300 farmer unions from 15 states participated under the aegis of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and reiterated their resolve to continue with the protest.

Sheikh Humaid focuses on education, urban development

The Ajman Ruler, who completes 40 years in power today, contributed to the establishment of the Union and has worked with devotion and loyalty to support it and its foundations

Brilliant Verstappen regains lead to heat up title race with victory at Dutch Grand Prix

Zandvoort: Home favourite Max Verstappen snatched the world championship lead from Lewis Hamilton on Sunday as the Red Bull driver produced a scintillating performance to win the first Dutch Grand Prix since 1985.

UAE's Hammadi secures silver, his second at Tokyo Paralympics

Sheikh Nahyan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, congratulated the wise leadership and the people of the UAE on the achievement of the shooter Aryani. He also hailed Hammadi on winning silver

Women's role significant for impressive future of falconry

The falconry year-round events organised by the UAE over the past two decades have encouraged girls to learn the arts, skills and techniques of falconry, hunting and safari

India to showcase its march to become $5tr economy at Expo '20

India Pavilion in Expo 2020 to feature top Indian industries, corporates, startups, different Indian states

Pak expat sees 50 years of UAE's spectacular growth

‘One of my colleagues told me to present a beautifully decorated eagle to His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. With good luck we met him to present the git’

Border security in focus as ISI chief leads delegation to Kabul

Hameed says Pakistan played its role for establishment of peace in Afghanistan and will continue to work positively for stability in the neighbouring country

Iyer raring to go on field after long lay-off

Coming back from a five-month injury hiatus, Delhi Capitals Shreyas Iyer is leaving no stone unturned at nets and the star batsman said he is feeling “on top of the world” after rejoining the side in UAE.

Pierce Brosnan feels new ‘Cinderella' fits modern society

For Pierce Brosnan, the new “Cinderella” movie fits modern society like a glass slipper.

Sharjah launches initiative for students

As part of the social initiatives offered by the Emiri Guard General Directorate in Sharjah to urge students to come to school regularly, the directorate fulfilled the wishes of two distinguished students by accompanying them to their school with school security members and both cartoon characters ‘Assistant Salem’ and ‘Assistant Salama.’

Mane scores as Senegal defeat Togo; Egypt beat Angola without Salah

Sadio Mane scored as Senegal won and his Liverpool teammate Naby Keita created a goal as Guinea drew when 2022 World Cup group qualifying in Africa finally kicked off on Wednesday after three coronavirus-induced postponements.

Excitement builds up as Twenty20 World Cup trophy unveiled at the ICC headquarters in Dubai

The trophy for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup was unveiled at the ICC headquarters in Dubai in the presence of officials from the Emirates Cricket Board and the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday.

California Wildfire Spreads, Nevada Orders Evacuation

Weather disasters are striking the world 4-5 times more often and causing seven times more damage than in the 1970s, says UN

Expo Will Herald A New Era Of Global Collaboration: VP

Sheikh Mohammed reviews final preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai, which begins on October 1; Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed calls it one of the world’s largest cultural events.

Indoor Hockey Championship Ends On High Note

Dadabhai Travel Dubai were declared the winner of the inaugural edition of the Indoor Hockey Championship which took place at the American Academy for Girls in Al Mizhar, Mirdiff, Dubai, recently.

Ronaldo Says Ferguson The Key To United Return From Real

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his relationship with former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson played the key role in convincing the Portuguese to return to Old Trafford.

War May Be Over But Not Biden's Afghan Setback

President Joe Biden still faces daunting challenges born of the hasty end of the Afghanistan war, including how to help extract as many as 200 Americans and thousands of Afghans left behind

Sheikh Sultan Inspects Kalba's Modern Development Projects

The Ruler of Sharjah ordered to start facilitating the afforestation of Jabal Al-Kitab Mountain, directing to plant 3,500 seedlings from His Highness’ nursery at El Badi Palace

Why A Chaotic Exit From Afghanistan Was Preordained

Biden-haters are, understandably enough, making much of America’s blundering withdrawal from Afghanistan; a humiliation on a scale not seen since Vietnam – and equally a symbol of a decline in American power, a defeat in asymmetric warfare, and the substance and symbol of global over-reach.

Women Parliamentarians' Role In Combating Covid-19 Lauded

The participants highlighted the critical role of parliamentarians in assessing the evolving gender equality priorities and the empowerment of women and girls

World Must Stay Engaged With Afghanistan, Stresses Qureshi

It’s in the interest of peace and stability for the world to remain engaged and not abandon Afghanistan, says FM, adding that Pak facilitated evacuation of over 10,000 foreigners from Afghanistan

China Market Regulator Says It Will Further Monitor Sharing Economy

China’s State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Monday it would further regulate the sharing economy sector.

India's Virus Vaccine Supply Jumps, Raising Export Hopes

India logs over 40,000 cases for fith straight day; daily vaccinations surpasses 10 million doses, with national vaccine production more than doubling since April and set to rise again in the coming weeks

Vision Of Empowering Emirati Women Gifted By Sheikh Zayed

The late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan focussed on empowering Emirati women and men five decades ago, and the results are impressive

VP Receives Credentials Of New Ambassadors To UAE

Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the ambassadors and wished them success in their missions to boost cooperation and friendship between the UAE and their respective countries

WHO Sounds Alarm Over Rising Virus Deaths In Europe

WHO warned that another 236,000 people could die from virus in Europe by Dec.1, sounding the alarm over rising infections and stagnating vaccine rates on the continent