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More shoppers shifting to diamond-studded and 18-carat jewellery

More shoppers in Dubai and the UAE are increasingly shifting to diamond jewellery as gold prices remain high, retailers said.

New Year's Day just a normal working day for some residents

While most of the world rang in the New Year with fireworks, family gatherings and well-deserved rest, countless individuals remained steadfast at their posts, ensuring vital services ran seamlessly.

Dubai rents: New leases are up to 30% costlier than renewals

Tenants in Dubai are paying up to 30 per cent more for new leases compared to renewals as demand from residents looking for new homes remains high, experts said.

'Never seen anything like this back home'

NYE in Dubai an unforgettable experience: Tourists

Calcutta Chai & Co serves nostalgia-inducing street food

Tuck into some spicy jhaal muri with a side of kadak chai

Gamers review bomb Assassin's Creed Origins due to Windows 11 update issues

The critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed Origins is under fire, but not for its gameplay.

Marvel Rivals leak suggests The Hood's addition to the roster, abilities revealed

A new leak has stirred excitement among Marvel Rivals fans, suggesting that The Hood might soon join the game’s growing character roster.

Taha 'Pakman' Khokhar: Mastering the game of content and comedy

Exploring the life of a gaming influencer who laughs in the face of adversity and plays to succeed

'Failure is part of the process, what matters is that you don't give up’

With over 11 million followers on YouTube, how 21-year-old Syrian singer and social media sensation Bessan Ismail turned her struggles into songs

New year, new places: Visit these five spots in Dubai

As we ring in 2025, here's a list of new restaurants and hangout spots to check out

Five charged in connection with singer Liam Payne's tragic death

Argentine authorities have formally charged five individuals in connection with the untimely death of Liam Payne, the internationally renowned singer who tragically fell to his death in Buenos Aires earlier this month.

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt settle divorce after 8 years of legal battle

After more than eight years of their legal fight, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finally settled their highly publicised divorce.

Shefali Shah's solo trip wins Parineeti Chopra's heart

Shefali Shah's cancelled family trip turned into a transformative solo adventure to Rishikesh. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the actor opened up about the guilt, doubts, and eventual joy that came with her decision to travel solo.

Kartik Aaryan to buy two new properties in Mumbai?

Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan is making headlines yet again, not just for his cinematic successes but for his strategic real estate investments.

Kareena Kapoor ends 2024 with fun selfies

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan took to social media to mark the end of the year 2024, sharing playful selfies and cherished family memories.

Amorim says Manchester United could be in relegation battle

Ruben Amorim called it \"embarrassing\" as a Manchester United manager to be discussing the threat of relegation, but after Monday's miserable 2-0 Premier League loss to Newcastle United he conceded that is the reality his team are facing.

Defeat at Ipswich proves Maresca right, Chelsea are not title contenders

Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea should not think about challenging for the Premier League title after lowly Ipswich beat the Blues 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday.

These youngsters have what it takes to make a big impact in 2025

Some young athletes will be looking at the new year as the springboard to sporting greatness

Djokovic and Sabalenka win, Kyrgios loses on return

Novak Djokovic and Aryana Sabalenka began their season with straight set wins but Nick Kyrgios' return to singles action did not go according to his plans at the Brisbane International on Tuesday.

Misfiring superstars' Test future hangs in balance

Speculation that India captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli are set to call time on their Test careers has snowballed as the veteran pair continue to struggle in the five-Test series in Australia.

Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer after MCG magic

Australia head to the New Year's Test in Sydney full of cheer after a brilliant finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and with confidence that pace veteran Mitchell Starc will be fit to bowl in the series finale.

Rayhan proud to represent UAE after Golden Visa honour

Dubai-born Rayhan Thomas has pledged to represent Dubai and the UAE to the best of his ability after being awarded a UAE Golden Visa on Sunday at the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, his home club where he honed his game and nurtured his passion for golf.

Internet sites of several French cities hit by cyber attacks

The Internet sites of several French cities and at least one department were inaccessible on Tuesday after a group of hackers claimed attacks they described as retaliation for French support for Ukraine.

Pressure mounts from Russia and US ahead of German election

Germany is set to start 2025 with an increasingly heated election campaign attracting attempts at influence not only on the part of Russia but also from Berlin's traditional ally, the United States.

Britain PM visitors' books made public for first time

Visitors' books from the residence of Britain's prime minister were made public for the first time on Tuesday, revealing a who's who of famous signatures going back decades.

World welcomes 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil and Trump

The world ushered in 2025 on Tuesday, with huge crowds waving goodbye to the old year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return and turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine.

North Korea's Kim 'feasts his eyes' on new resort project

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of plans for a new beachside tourist resort, state media said on Tuesday, a \"first big step\" in a potentially wider border reopening.

UN condemns ban on Afghan women working at NGOS

UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Tuesday that Afghanistan's governing Taliban authorities must reverse their ban on Afghan women working for NGOs.

Guantanamo detainee sent back to Tunisia: US

The US Defense Department said on Monday it had repatriated to Tunisia one of the remaining detainees from the Guantanamo Bay military prison.

Carter, in death, becomes symbol of lost political 'decency' in US

Despite the struggles he faced during his single term in office - from economic malaise to the Iran hostage crisis the late president has emerged as a nostalgic figure