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Ukraine launches new attack in Kursk region, says Russia
War bloggers say Russian troops under pressure; Ukraine has held on to slice of Kursk region for five months
School-mandated winter wear too expensive, say parents
As schools reopen on Monday after a three-week-long winter break, parents in the UAE are not very pleased about the added burden of purchasing expensive winter-specific uniforms.
Venezuelan oppn leader to speak with Biden, visit US
Venezuelan opposition politician Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who fled the country after a tumultuous election and subsequent police crackdown, said on Saturday he has plans to speak with US President Joe Biden.
Australia's southeast braces for extreme fire danger
Australia's southeast sweated in a heatwave that intensified on Sunday, elevating bushfire risk and prompting authorities to issue fire bans for more parts of Victoria state.
Greece's reformist ex-PM Simitis dies
Simitis studied law in Germany and was a resistance fighter during Greece’s seven-year dictatorship, fleeing the country in 1969 to avoid arrest
Sarkozy: Divisive French ex-president beset by legal woes
He goes on trial on Monday on charges he used illegal campaign financing from Libyan dictator Gaddafi to fund his victorious 2007 presidential election campaign
Where to celebrate Orthodox Christmas
From Italian fare to Russian favourites, here’s what's on family-friendly menus
Winter storm begins to dump snow, disrupt travel in US
Nearly 70 million people are in the path of the dangerous storm, which is set to plunge the eastern half of the US into a deep freeze of Arctic air through Monday, resulting in severe travel chaos
How can people of determination apply for private sector roles in Abu Dhabi?
The individual, who must be an Abu Dhabi citizen, can apply through Tamm
Auction of medical equipment on Tuesday to settle clinic's debts
A court in Dubai has ordered the auction of medical equipment at a healthcare facility to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors and unpaid staff, including doctors and nurses.
MAGA civil war sparks fears of chaotic Trump White House
With Donald Trump’s allies in open warfare ahead of his inauguration, analysts see the latest hostilities between his billionaire backers and working-class base as a preview of tensions that threaten to shatter his fragile coalition.
Low-cost carrier Air Kerala to operate from 2 Indian airports
A regional airline in India, helmed by two Dubai-based businessmen, has signed contracts to operate out of two airports in the country.
Cartoonist quits Post over rejected sketch mocking owner, Trump
An award-winning political cartoonist for The Washington Post has announced her resignation after a cartoon depicting the newspaper's billionaire owner grovelling before Donald Trump was rejected.
Clutter-free space is a mental necessity: Experts
Decluttering enhances mental clarity and reduces stress, say doctors
Hedge funds score double-digit returns in 2024
Some of the world's largest hedge funds Hnished 2024 with comfortable double-digit returns, benthing from chaotic markets, central bank policy changes and a tight US presidential election race.
Don't take cash to the Coldplay concert
It's almost time for a Sky full of stars
Italy's PM boosts ties with Trump in surprise US visit
The US president-elect says Giorgia Meloni taken Europe by storm’
Musk says Farage should step down as leader of Reform UK
‘Tommy Robinson is not right for Reform and I never sell out my principles’ says Nigel Farage
US jobs report poses first major test for Wall Street this year
The US stock market faces its first major test of the year this week, with investors counting on the US jobs report to show a stable but not overheated economy that underpins expectations for equity gains in 2025.
Masood, Babar launch Pakistan fightback against SA
Captain Shan Masood struck an unbeaten century in a stunning opening stand of 205 with Babar Azam as Pakistan launched a fightback on day three of the second and final test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Sunday.
France holds two Algerian influencers over violence charges
French authorities were on Sunday holding two Algerians who have wide followings on social media platform TikTok on suspicion of inciting terror, after they allegedly published posts urging acts of violence in France.
UAE investors remain bullish on crypto market
The outlook for cryptocurrencies in 2025 is promising, particularly in the UAE, which stands out as a leading destination for crypto investors due to its favourable tax conditions and progressive regulatory environment.
United Airlines to bring Starlink on flights by spring
United Airlines said on Sunday it expects to begin testing Elon Musk’s Starlink in February for in-flight internet services, and to first offer the connectivity on a commercial flight operated by Embraer E-175 aircraft this spring.
Cummins delighted after Aussies' stunning comeback victory
Australia skipper Pat Cummins spoke of his pride in his team after they rebounded from losing the opening Test against India to clinch the series 3-1 on Sunday and win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.
How much does it cost to rent a home at the iconic Burj Khalifa
Average property prices in the Burj Khalifa are 78.5 per cent above the city-wide rates in Dubai while rentals for 1-bedroom units range between Dh150,000 and 180,000 annually, depending on furnishings and floor levels, according to the latest industry report.
3 UAE aid convoys arrive in Gaza with over 364 tonnes of humanitarian aid
Since the start of the crisis in October 2023, the Emirates provided 46,659 tonnes of urgent relief supplies in the Gaza Strip
Dubai's new Smart Rental Index boosts transparency in sector
The Dubai Land Department on Thursday unveiled the ‘Smart Rental Index’ that covers all residential areas across the emirate including districts, special development zones and free zones.
New roads in AI Awir 1 to cut travel time
New roads in Dubai's AI Awir 1 will soon ease traffic flow and enhance road safety, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Sunday.
'Avoid confrontations on the field': De Villiers' advice for Kohli
Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers had a word of advice for close friend and star India batter Virat Kohli, who had a horror tour of Australia and struggled with deliveries outside off-stump, most notably by pacer Scott Boland.
It's up to Rohit and Kohli to decide their future in Test cricket, says Gambhir
India coach Gautam Gambhir said veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have a future in the team if they want it, despite disappointing returns on the Test tour of Australia.