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Will Smith teases Matrix return

Actor Will Smith has set social media abuzz with a cryptic post that led fans into believing he might part of the next Matrix film.

DP World reaches 100M TEU handling capacity milestone

DP World has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 100 million TEUs of container handling capacity across its global portfolio since inception, the company said on Tuesday.

Timothee versus Jake: Who is the leading man?

Timothee Chalamet took a humorous dig at the race between him and actor Jake Gyllenhaal for having the most number of films with director Denis Villeneuve. He jokingly announced himself in the lead if the number of production days in each movie were considered.

Joey King, Cooper Koch to host 2025 SAG Awards nominations

The nominees for the prestigious 31st annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards will be revealed on January 8, by actors Joey King and Cooper Koch, said The Hollywood Reporter.

Exercise only proven way to slow down Parkinson's: Docs

Slow movement or trouble keeping up while walking are often mistaken for ageing but could be early signs of the disease, says expert

Indian real estate remains a profitable investment

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The story of Dubai's transformation

Khaleej Times’ Michal Divon sat down with Sultan bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World, for an insightful conversation about the visionary projects that have shaped Dubai’s identity, including the iconic Palm Jumeirah and DP World

Abu Dhabi to Yemen by foot: Hope Voyage lists challenges

As part of an ambitious humanitarian mission, trekkers from the Hope Voyage Campaign embarked on an unforgettable journey across the desert, travelling from Abu Dhabi to Yemen.

What's next for Apple? Will the iPhone 17 Pro Max be the best yet?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max, released last fall, set a high bar with its stellar performance, impressive battery life, and exceptional camera capabilities

Gen Zs turn to side hustles and crypto to boost savings

The youngest generation in the workforce is already thinking about retirement savings and expressing concerns about their future retirement income.

Hope and apprehension among expats as Syria airport reopens

After being closed for years, Syria's international airport has officially reopened, sparking a mix of hope and apprehension among Syrian expats.

Monali Thakur issues statement on Varanasi concert row

Singer Monali Thakur has issued a detailed statement after she walked off the stage mid-performance during her Varanasi concert in Uttar Pradesh on December 22.

Men more likely to get bonuses, overtime pay, says survey

Women in region report better work-life balance

Proud Boys ex-leader asks Trump for pardon a year after US Capitol attack

Four years after supporters of then-president Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol in a failed bid to thwart certification of the 2020 election result, a mastermind of the effort, Enrique Tarrio, on Monday asked Trump for a full pardon for his actions.

Get up close with Mirza Ghalib at Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai 2025

Hologram tech brings 19th century poet to life while phone booth installation lets visitors to hear from Faiz, Jaun Elia at two-day Urdu language cultural extravaganza

Republicans divided over Trump's legislative goals as president-elect calls for action

Republicans in the US Congress were at odds over how to proceed with president-elect Donald Trump's agenda on Monday, with some warning of potential failure, even as Trump himself called for quick action to pass his tax-cut, border security and energy priorities.

Israeli forces begin pullout from second south Lebanon town, says US envoy

Visiting US envoy Amos Hochstein said Israeli forces began withdrawing on Monday from a south Lebanon border town more than halfway into a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

US records its first human death from bird flu in Louisiana

Louisiana health authorities on Monday reported the first human death in the United States linked to bird flu, while noting the patient had underlying medical conditions and that general risks to the public remained \"low\".

US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, says letter

Bolstering Lebanon’s army could also help ensure Syria’s transition is not disrupted by Iranbacked Hezbollah

US dramatically shrinks Gitmo prisoner population to 15

US President Joe Biden's administration slashed the prisoner population at Guantanamo Bay detention centre in Cuba by nearly half on Monday, sending 11 detainees to Oman.

South Korea investigators get new warrant to arrest President Yoon

South Korean anti-graft investigators secured a new court-ordered arrest warrant on Tuesday for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil.

Three Palestinians killed in the West Bank as Israeli military operations intensify

Israeli forces killed at least three Palestinian militants in steppedup operations across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday following the killing of three Israelis near a Jewish settlement, the Israeli military said.

Venezuela opposition leader meets Biden, speaks to Trump adviser

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez, who says he won a July presidential election and is recognised by multiple countries as president-elect, said on Monday he had a fruitful meeting with US President Joe Biden and spoke at length with President-elect Donald Trump's security adviser.

Druze rebels ready to join a new national army in Syria

Two rebel groups from Syria's Druze minority said on Monday they were ready to join a national army after Islamist-led opposition fighters toppled president Bashar AI Assad last month.

Two-tier Test system: Former England captain Vaughan backs shake-up to keep the long format relevant

Former England captain Michael Vaughan threw his support on Tuesday behind a two-tier structure \"to save\" Test cricket with the ICC reportedly meeting this month to discuss the issue.

Upskilling essential in a rapidly changing job market, say experts

With technology advancing at an unprecedented rate, it has become essential for workers to continuously upgrade their skills. According to one expert, the shelf-life of job skills is now between three and four years.

Registration fees waived for students, young researchers to file patents

To expedite the registration process, the \"Patent Hive\" project reduces the time required to register patents from 42 months to only 6 months.

ILT20 ropes in legendary Australian umpire Taufel

Australian umpire Simon Taufel, widely regarded as one of the best in the history of the sport, returns to lead the DP World ILT20 Season 3 match officials panel.

Mediator Qatar confirms 'technical meetings' on Gaza truce ongoing

Talks aimed at cementing a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with \"technical meetings\" taking place between the parties, mediator Qatar's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

England all-rounder Curran eyes ILT20 title with Desert Vipers

All-rounder Sam Curran, a serial winner in England in 2024, is hoping he can bring that formula for success to the Desert Vipers in the third season of DP World ILT20 which will get underway on January 11.