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Ryan Gosling in talks to join new Star Wars film

In an exciting turn of events for the Star Wars franchise, Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling is reportedly in negotiations to star in a new Star Wars feature film, directed by Shawn Levy.

Dubai: Meet Shah Rukh Khan in Global Village this weekend

A few months ago, Khan hosted a party in the city announcing the launch of his son's brand D'YAVOL

Neil Nitin Mukesh, Kirti Kulhari on new film Hisaab Barabar

Actors Neil Nitin Mukesh and Kirti Kulhari talked about their upcoming film Hisaab Barabar, starring R Madhavan in the lead role.

Shooting and explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

Gunfire and explosions rocked the occupied West Bank's Jenin area on Wednesday, a Palestinian official and an AFP reporter said, as the Israeli military pressed on for a second day with a large-scale raid.

Joker 2, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga nominated for Razzies

Joker: Folie a Deux was nominated for seven Razzies on Tuesday, leaving the sad clown atop the annual tongue-in-cheek list of the worst movies of the year.

Bus pool service in Dubai saves time and money

A new bus pooling service launched by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has become extremely popular among residents. Over 500 people used the service within the first ten days of its launch, said a spokesperson for the authority.

21-year-old 'man of the sea' helps cultivate perfect pearls

He practises the hardest techniques of producing these jewels and now aims to become the best in his field

Iconic weapons to return in Black Ops 6 and Warzone season 2

Activision has officially revealed key promotional images for Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, confirming the return of two weapons: the PPSH-41 submachine gun and the FN FAL assault rifle.

Rachel Sennott, Bowen Yang to announce Oscar nominees

Actor-writer-comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang will announce the nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Al Basma British School Abu Dhabi Fostering Excellence

As a British Schools Overseas institution, Al Basma adheres to the rigorous academic standards set by the UK education system.

Trump puts govt diversity workers on paid leave, calls bishop ‘nasty'

US President Donald Trump ordered federal employees of diversity offices to be put on paid leave by Wednesday night, and called a Washington bishop \"nasty\" after she asked him to \"have mercy\" for migrants and LGBTQ children.

Arijit Singh to perform in Abu Dhabi

Bollywood music lovers, mark your calendars. The sensational Arijit Singh is all set to perform live at the iconic Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Pakistan stars Zaman, Amir shine for Desert Vipers

The Desert Vipers got back to winning ways at Season 3 of the ILT20 as they put up a scintillating performance to outclass the Sharjah Warriorz and clinch a massive 10-wicket victory at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

All set for UAE National MMA Championship in Abu Dhabi

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced the launch of the first edition of the UAE National Mixed Martial Arts Championship, scheduled for January 25-26 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Silk Road founder pardoned for online drug scheme

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison for running an underground online marketplace where drug dealers and others conducted more than $200 million in illicit trade using bitcoin.

Apple rumoured to launch iPhone 17 Air: Features, price, and more

The rumoured model is expected to mark a significant departure from Apple's existing strategies

Surya praises bowlers after India's big win

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav was all praise for the bowlers and opener Abhishek Sharma (79 off 34 balls) who helped India to a crushing seven-wicket win over England in the first T20 international on Wednesday.

UAE doctors warn of rise in flu cases among kids as schools reopen after winter break

Doctors in the UAE have observed a significant increase in flu-like symptoms among children since schools resumed on January 6 after the three-week winter break.

UN chief calls on Iran to renounce N-weapons

Iran must make a first step towards improving relations with countries in the region and the United States by making it clear it does not aim to develop nuclear weapons, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday.

GCC's FDI landscape set to grow

Foreign direct Investment (FDI) worldwide is at a crossroads and is expected to grow moderately in 2025 after surging 11 per cent to an estimated $1.4 trillion in 2024, according to the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor released by UN Trade and Development.

Why UAE culture is unlike 'anywhere else'

The UAE, specifically Dubai, has a very interesting social fabric of people from over 180 countries which allows everyone to retain their own practices and identity and co-exist without integrating into the UAE culture, said Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.

Prices for high-end villas to stabilise

The property cycle in Dubai is nearing its peak, and prices in some segments are likely to stabilise this year, according to real estate consultancy ValuStrat.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara reunion: Hrithik, Farhan, Abhay hint at possible sequel

Fans of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara have been eagerly awaiting a sequel since the film's release in 2011.

Eight games leaving PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in February 2025

PlayStation Plus subscribers will soon lose access to eight games as part of the ongoing rotation in the service's Extra and Premium tiers. While the Essential tier offers three games each month for subscribers to permanently add to their library, the Extra and Premium tiers grant access to a massive, rotating game catalogue. Unfortunately, this also means that titles are regularly removed to make way for new additions.

Sobha Realty eyes Dh30b portfolio in UAE this year

Sobha Realty, which has set sights on overseas expansion in the UAE and Australia, says it expects to reach total sales of Dh30 billion in 2025 within the UAE - Dh20 billion for Dubai developments and Dh10 billion for its iconic project, Sobha Siniya Island.

Ajman Bank posts its highest annual profit

Ajman Bank on Wednesday said that it delivered its highest annual profit before tax in its history of Dh440 million for 2024, with a growth of 213 per cent compared to net loss of Dh390 million in 2023.

Iraq parliament adopts revised bill after outcry over underage marriage

Iraq's parliament passed into law on Tuesday a revised bill that had sparked outrage over fears it rolled back women's rights and permitted underage marriage.

11 people run over by train in India

Eleven people were killed Wednesday after rumours of a fire on their train caused them to jump off and were crushed to death by another incoming train, officials said.

How Dubai Police's K9 dogs helped find missing people

With more than 70 trained dogs and more than 50 specialised trainers, the Dubai Police K9 Unit has successfully completed 2,800 missions in 2024, including search and rescue operations, security inspections, and community outreach activities, police officials revealed to Khaleej Times.