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UAE-based gamers reveal the most anticipated video games of 2025
Gaming influencers and content creators share their thoughts on the upcoming releases including Grand Theft Auto 6
Bezos's Blue Origin poised for first orbital launch next week
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin is poised to launch its first orbital rocket next week, marking a pivotal moment in the commercial space race currently dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
NYC starts driver congestion charging despite opposition
Similar driver-tolling schemes have been operated for years in other megacities including London and Stockholm
Video games to watch out for
The year promises several big titles for players across platforms
Serbia says 2024 was its hottest year in history
Serbia recorded its hottest year in history in 2024, the Balcountry's meteorological office said this week.
39 bell tolls begin 6-day final national sendoff for Carter
Mourners began paying their respects to Jimmy Carter on Saturday, as a carefully choreographed six-day farewell for America's longest-lived president got underway.
Sabalenka rallies past Kudermetova for Brisbane title
Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year's opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6 6-3 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday.
Guardiola still waiting for 'old' Man City's return
No, you judge the results. We saw in many years our level. We are not at our level.\" Pep Guardiola Man City coach after his team's 4-1 win over West Ham
Unstoppable Gauff outplays Swiatek as Team USA lift United Cup title
Coco Gauff roared past Iga Swiatek to inspire team USA on Sunday before Taylor Fritz sealed the United Cup title with victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Sydney.
Two top Fed officials say job not yet done on inflation
Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Saturday said they feel the US central bank's job on taming inflation is not yet done, but also signaled they do not want to risk damaging the labor market as they try to finish that job.
Arsenal boss Arteta aghast at Brighton penalty
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he had never seen anything like Brighton's controversial penalty to earn a 1-1 draw on Saturday that dealt another seismic blow to the Gunners' Premier League title challenge.
Jimenez rises to the occasion as Fulham survive big scare
Raul Jimenez scored two equalisers from the penalty spot in a dramatic second half as Fulham held Ipswich Town to a 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Sunday, extending the hosts' unbeaten streak to eight league matches.
Poker Face, Tuz shine as Meydan welcomes New Year
Meydan’s Sword of Honour racenight produced a battle worthy of the name when Poker Face edged out Holloway Boy in the featured G2 Zabeel Mile.
AI expected to star at annual CES gadget extravaganza
Gadgets, robots and vehicles imbued with artificial intelligence (AI) will once again vie for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, as vendors behind the scenes will seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump.
Elaborate military tunnel complex linked to Assad's palace
The Guard complex of two bunkers contained vast rooms reserved for its soldiers. The bunkers were equipped with telecommunications gear, electricity, a ventilation system and weapons supplies. Other simpler tunnels were dug out of the rock to hold ammunition.
Bad Bunny drops short filmas teaser for upcoming album
Ahead of his new album's release, global music sensation Bad Bunny unveiled a short film, DeBI TIRAR MAS FOTOs, as a prelude to the highly anticipated record.
Foxconn beats estimates with record revenue on AI demand
Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, beat expectations to post its highest-ever revenue for the fourth quarter on continued strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers.
Companies threaten legal action after Biden blocks US Steel sale
US Steel and Nippon Steel have threatened legal action after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal on Friday for the Japanese company to buy its American rival.
Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha
Ministers from Syria's transitional government urged the United States to lift its sanctions on Damascus during their first visit to Qatar since overthrowing president Bashar Al Assad.
Apple, who's the slimmest of them all?
Will the iPhone 17 Air be better than all its predecessors?
Gaza: Death toll from Israeli strikes during weekend crosses 100
Israel says it targeted more than 100 sites; mediators strive for a truce deal
Neil Young says he will play Glastonbury after all
Folk legend Neil Young will headline at the Glastonbury music festival, the singer-songwriter and the organisers said on Friday.
Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya's look from Sky Force unveiled
Akshay Kumar is all set for his upcoming film Sky Force, which also marks Veer Pahariya's big screen debut.
Will it be a Wicked win at the Golden Globes?
The best and brightest from film and television hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the year's first major showbiz awards gala, with surreal narco-musical Emilia Perez leading the movie pack.
'Higher education institutes can set own admission criteria'
Higher Education Institutions (HEIS) in the UAE can now establish their own admission criteria. This follows a recent directive from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).
Ishaan, Siddhant, Vedang recreate Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara moment
Actors Ishaan Khatter, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vedang Raina have set social media ablaze after posting a picture of their recent road trip.
Austrian conservatives pick new leader after chancellor quits
The leadership of Austria's ruling conservatives held a crisis meeting on Sunday to pick a successor to Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who announced his resignation on Saturday as attempts to form a coalition government without the far right fell apart.
Shah Rukh, Salman send best wishes to Loveyapa team
The title track of Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor's film Loveyapa has been unveiled. And many A-listers congratulated the actors.
University students enhance skills during break to beat competition
University students in the UAE are increasingly using their college breaks to upskill and gain a competitive edge in today's highly competitive job market.
Snow, ice snarls post-holiday travel in Europe
Snow and ice forced the grounding of dozens of flights in parts of Europe on Sunday, disrupting the tail end of the busy New Year holiday travel season. Here is a roundup of some of the Western European countries affected by the winter weather conditions: