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UK imposes new virus curbs; US death toll crosses 200,000

World facing an ‘epochal’ crisis: UN; Spain’s health minister calls on Madrid residents to restrict their movement; study suggests dengue may provide some immunity against COVID-19

UK ‘Faces 50,000 Cases A Day By Mid-October'

We are seeing a rate of increase across the great majority of country, urging public to respect stricter guidelines on social distancing. This is not someone else’s problem. It’s all of our problem, says chief medical officer

Two Ajman Shopping Centres Shut For Violating Guidelines

UAE reports 679 new cases, a death; Dubai woman fined Dhs10,000 for hosting party; England could see up to 50,000 cases a day; Madrid seeks Spanish army’s help on COVID-19.

Sultan orders establishment of Cloud Rest on mountains

The Works Department has also completed the construction works of Al Zubarah Park on an area of 2,350 square metres

Dubai Safari Park all set to welcome visitors from Oct.5

The opening follows the completion of a comprehensive renovation and development process aimed at expanding the facilities of the Park

Thousands March In Germany Urging EU To Take In Refugees

‘I decided to speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We can’t close our eyes and walk away from them. People are people, no matter where we come from,’ says Alan Kurdi’s aunt

School Is The Best Place To Teach Biodiversity: Expert

‘An eco-literate student (knows and understands) that all living things in an ecosystem are interconnected through a network of relationships that depend on the web of life to be sustainable’

Dubai Closes, Fines Sports Facilities For Rules' Breach

UAE announces 674 new cases, 761 recoveries; celebrity held for flouting precautionary measures; Britain’s quarantine breakers to face $13,000 fine.

UAE Bats For A Peaceful World On International Day Of Peace

The UAE celebrates the event after making the sovereign decision to sign a peace accord with Israel, which is a real opportunity for Mideast countries to enjoy peace and stability after decades of conflict

Virus Heightens Fear Of The Unknown, Says Psychiatrist

It is important to encourage open discussions where family members are comfortable sharing their feelings and concerns

UAE minister receives first dose of coronavirus vaccine

UAE reports 809 new cases and a death; 8 held for hosting weddings; Dubai shuts down cafe, issues fines and warnings; quarantine rule breaker caught in Sharjah; UK risks new lockdown; India sees over 93,000 cases.

Shun prolonged use of digital screens to keep eyes healthy

Two ophthalmologists and an orthopaedician surgeon have reiterated the need for everyone to relax and take a breather from screens and the television set every day

RTA opens iconic four-way footbridge at Dubai Marina

The bridge has four escalators linking the four sides of the junction. It enables pedestrians to avoid stops at traffic signals

Experts address woes of insomniacs with chronic pain

Pain worsens sleep patterns and sleep disturbances worsen pain. It’s a vicious cycle, says specialist

Christian party comes up with idea to resolve cabinet dispute

The proposal involves handing major ministries to smaller sectarian groups in a country where power is shared between Muslims and Christians

US consumer sentiment picks up, current account deficit at 52.9%

US stocks turned lower in volatile trading as worries about rising coronavirus cases and a patchy economic recovery dampened risk sentiment

Apple to launch first exclusive online store in India next week

Riding on the surge in demand in the COVID-19 times, online sales in Asia will grow from $1.5 trillion in 2019 to $2.5 trillion in 2024

IPL 2020: Ten players to watch

Ever since IPL’s inaugural edition in 2008, the league has traditionally thrown up openings at the very top level of the sport for several players. Ahead of the tournament’s first match to be played in Abu Dhabi, let us take a look at the top 10 players to watch out for in this edition

Horrors of slavery at centre of Janelle Monae's ‘Antebellum'

The pop star and actress plays a successful modern-day author that finds herself trapped in alternate time periods, including the terrifying reality of a runaway slave

Air India Express resumes flights to India from today

UAE reports 865 new cases, issues guidelines for organising weddings and funerals; Abu Dhabi now has 70 quarantine sites; UK lockdown imminent; Russia approves COVID-19 drug for sale in pharmacies

WHO warns of alarming corona spread in Europe

UAE reports 786 new cases, 661 recoveries; passengers landing in Abu Dhabi must wear virus tracking band; Oxfam says rich nations have already bought over half the promised vaccine stocks; India reports over 97,000 infections.

UK plays down Biden warning, says committed to N. Irish pact

The bill would make unilateral changes to regulate trade with N. Ireland and the rest of the UK, if London cannot seal a post-Brexit deal with the EU by the end of this year

UAE's testing drive detects 786 new cases of COVID-19

Health Ministry conducts further 92,912 COVID-19 tests, uncovers 661 recoveries, no deaths in 24 hours

UAE's 20by2020 initiative lights up lives in remote Egypt village

More than 50 high-performance energy-efficient LED lights have been fixed on the main street of the village

Greek police move homeless migrants to new Lesbos camp

8 groups providing legal aid to migrants note that although asylum processes had begun anew, lawyers had not been given access to the new camp

IPL 13 Promises To Bring Joy To Cricket-Starved Fans, Feels Sehwag

Meanwhile, all 12 Indian and 3 foreign umpires, besides 5 Indian match referees, whose quarantine period is about to end on a positive note, are ready to officiate in the much-awaited 13th IPL after having tested negative ahead of the tournament

Minkoff's Collection Celebrates A Woman's Journey Through Life

The event was partly a celebration of Minkoff’s past. 2020 marks her 15th year in business, but she’s still looking forward

OECD Says Global Recession Not As Deep As Expected, Lifts Outlook

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development projected a contraction of 4.5 per cent in global economic output this year and a return to growth of roughly 5 per cent in 2021

Russia's Top Companies Plan To Tap Capital Markets For Funds

Aeroflot to open secondary share offering to private investors; Shipping firm Sovcomflot targets $500 million in Moscow IPO

Pressure Mounts On India As Covid-19 Cases Cross 5m

Hospitals in India grapple with oxygen shortage; UAE reports 842 cases, a death; children of frontliners eligible for full scholarships.