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George Clooney, Brad Pitt to return for Ocean's 14?
Director David Leitch, known for his work on John Wick and The Fall Guy, is reportedly in negotiations to direct Ocean's 14, a sequel to the 2007 hit Ocean's 13.
Tears of joy for Keys after USA star unlocks final door in Melbourne
Madison Keys said the personal work she had put in to develop a bolder approach to her game paid dividends on Thursday, after the American 19th seed saved a match point to stun Iga Swiatek and set up an Australian Open final against Aryna Sabalenka.
'Love for humanity': Low-crime Japan's unpaid parole officers
Teruko Nakazawa once intervened in a knife fight between an ex-offender and their mother -- all in a day's unpaid work for Japan's army of volunteer probation officers.
India's Test captain Rohit falls for 3 on domestic return
Some of India's top stars including Rohit Sharma on Thursday faltered on their return to domestic cricket after being told by the sport's national board to play in home competitions.
RAKBank profit tops Dh2b for the first time
RAKBank on Thursday announced that 2024 profit after tax hit Dh2.1 billion, up 16 per cent year on year.
US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location
The US military has moved its Typhon launchers — which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometres — from Laoag airfield in the Philippines to another location on the island of Luzon, a senior Philippine government source said.
Women help children's authors beat loneliness
What started off as a passion project, has now turned into a career for these two UAE-based authors.
Mass evacuations after explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles
An explosive new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes and setting nerves jangling in an area still reeling from two deadly blazes.
More than 71k Emiratis in pvt sector under Nafis
A total of 71,510 Emiratis have registered with the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) and are now active members enjoying the benefits Nafis has to offer, the authority announced on Thursday.
Pakistan drought dents winter harvest
A winter drought is ravaging crops in Pakistan's breadbasket, farmers said Thursday, with the region parched by a 40 percent drop in rainfall.
Arsenal's Rice gives new Champions League format thumbs up
The mathematics was still causing a few heads to be scratched after Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but Declan Rice gave the new Champions League format a thumbs up.
Dubai Police's Covid batch set to graduate on January 29
From virtual classes to training, the Dubai Police's 32nd batch is set to graduate on Wednesday, January 29, after four years of dedicated effort. While many academic institutions faced significant disruptions due to the pandemic, this cohort stayed on schedule and will graduate on time, resulting in the graduation of 78 cadets, including the 32nd class of male graduates and the fifth class of female graduates.
Emilia Perez tops Oscar nominations with 13 nods
It was followed by epic immigrant saga The Brutalist, and show-stopping musical adaptation Wicked, which each picked up 10 nominations
Trump toughens crackdown on immigration and diversity
In a phone call from the Crown Prince, Saudi President promises increased trade to the US
Kamal Vachani honoured with the Saint Honoré Paris Award
On January 16, 2025, Maison Luxe at Dubai Mall set the stage for an unforgettable evening as Saint Honoré Paris unveiled the exquisite MIA-India Diamond collection.
Rubio affirms ‘ironclad’ US commitment to Philippines
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines’ defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea.
Syria's economy reborn after being freed from Assad
When Bashar Al Assad ruled Syria, merchants like Youssef Rajab kept much of their imported stock hidden for fear of arrest for breaking the law.
Taxation Society hosts landmark event on UAE's evolving tax landscape
On January 14, 2025, the Taxation Society hosted its first major event of the year, Navigating UAE’s Evolving Tax Landscape: Ministerial Decision on Exemptions & Compliance Strategies for Year-End, at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights.
How content creators balance privacy on social media
In the rapidly evolving landscape of social media, content creators face the challenge of balancing their online personas with their personal lives. Some draw clear lines between their online presence and personal life, while others believe it doesn't matter, or that the concept of a personal life simply doesn't exist.
UAE leader explains Trump's tax policy
The US is an open economy and President Donald Trump wants 'fair trade' and not 'free trade', said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of DP World.
I'm fighting for my country'
Hadi Omar AI Hussaini, the only Emirati MMA fighter on PFL Dubai's debut card, on inspiring the next generation of athletes
Britain appeals to Big Tech with change of regulatory guard
Britain’s choice of a former Amazon executive to chair its antitrust regulator is a clear pitch for investment, including from Big Tech, and signals it is prepared to go easier on deal-making if that would help, company bosses and lawyers said.
Consumer spending projected to improve across region this year
Consumer confidence is returning and spending outlook \"is certainly positive\" across the Mena region, said Ahmed Galal Ismail, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) Holding.
Two Philippine soldiers dead in ambush by ex-rebels
Former Muslim rebels ambushed government troops assigned to escort UN staff visiting the southern Philippines, killing two soldiers and wounding 12 others, the military said Thursday.
'UAE, GCC not stealing talent, but providing ecosystem to grow'
The UAE and Gulf countries are not stealing talent but providing an ecosystem to create more innovation and make the wider region more prosperous, officials said on Thursday.
Rajpal Yadav receives death threats via email
Actor Rajpal Yadav has reportedly received death threats through an email.
More parents ready to vaccinate children against cervical cancer
An increasing number of parents in the UAE are willing to vaccinate their children against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), protecting them from several diseases including cervical cancer.
White House Spanish language page shut down
President Donald Trump's administration has shut down the White House's Spanish language page.
DP World unveils multi-currency stablecoin
DP World, a leader in logistics and trade, announced in Davos on Thursday the introduction of a multi-currency stablecoin for global trade transactions, marking a significant step toward enhancing the efficiency and transparency of cross-border payments.
Real Madrid first club to generate 1 billion euros revenue in a season
Real Madrid are the first football club to top a billion euros in revenue during a single season, fuelled by income generated by the revamped Santiago Bernabeu stadium, according to financial experts Deloitte.