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US temporarily eases some Syria sanctions

The United States announced on Monday that it was providing additional sanctions relief on some activities in Syria for the next six months to ease access to basic services following the fall of strongman Bashar AI Assad.

UAE job market sees surge in entry-level roles, drop in white collar jobs: Report

Blue-collar jobs increasing due to ongoing mega residential an commercial infrastructure projects: Official

India's World Cup hero Yuvraj in Dubai to promote tennis ball tournament

Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh was in Dubai on Monday to promote the Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League's inaugural T10 tournament (May 26-June 5) featuring eight franchise teams.

Classic cars, futuristic models revv up DSF fun as auto season kicks off

With a variety of activities planned throughout the season, the event promises to engage both car enthusiasts and families alike

Connecting the dots

PEAOQ, the UAE's first social wellness club, works towards creating shared experiences and healing

Golden Globes 2025: Highlights from the evening

Which stars cemented their moment in history? The winners are...

Snow and ice snarl post-holiday travel in Europe

Snow and ice forced the grounding of dozens of flights in Europe on Sunday, disrupting the end of the busy New Year holiday travel season.

Faced with more snow, rain and flooding, Britain closes runways

Britain was bracing for more snow, rain and flooding on Monday as severe weather disrupted road and rail travel and forced airports in northern England to temporarily close their runways, delaying dozens of flights.

Central US pummelled by snow, ice as major storm heads east

Nationwide, over 60 million people were under some sort of weather alert, according to broadcaster CNN

Residents go chasing ice in AI Ain, RAK

Temperatures in the UAE have been falling, with some areas experiencing as low as 1.8°C

Breakouts, dry skin conditions on the rise, warn doctors

Healthcare professionals emphasised that dehydration due to reduced water intake during cooler weather exacerbates skin dryness.

Flights to the US not hit by winter storm: UAE airlines

UAE airlines on Monday said flights to the US were not impacted by the inclement weather due to the winter storm.

Madonna shows off giant ring, sparks rumours of wedding with boyfriend

Singer Madonna has created a buzz in the entertainment industry with rumours of marriage to boyfriend Akeem Morris after she posted on social media several photos showing off a giant diamond ring on her left ring finger, reported E! News.

Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me from Nowhere underway

The biopic of American rock singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen, titled Deliver Me from Nowhere, is currently in production.

Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena dies by suicide

Screenwriter and director Jeffrey Baena, who was married to actor Aubrey Plaza, died by suicide, the Los Angeles county medical examiner said in a report released over the weekend.

Myanmar addicts battle their demons in the 'House of Love'

More than a hundred shaven-headed men pour out of their Yangon hostel around 6am for a day of weightlifting, karate drills, dancing and Buddhist prayer - drug rehabilitation, Myanmar style.

South Korea's Yoon set to avoid arrest by warrant deadline

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appeared set to evade arrest ahead of a Monday night deadline after anti-graft investigators asked for more time to enforce a warrant.

Indonesia launches $4.3B free-meal plan for schools

Indonesia launched an ambitious $4.3 billion free-meal programme on Monday to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto.

Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib wins appeal in bid for house detention

A Malaysian court on Monday granted jailed ex-premier Najib Razak's bid to access a royal document that should allow him to serve his sentence at home, in a rare win for the disgraced former leader at the heart of the country's biggest scandal.

China rolls out plan to tackle growing issue of dementia

China has launched a national plan to address the rapidly growing prevalence of dementia, which authorities say is becoming \"a widespread societal concern\" and poses \"significant challenges\" to the well being of the elderly and their families.

UAE job market stagnant as non-oil sector grows fastest in nine months

The UAE's non-oil sector grew fastest in nine months, but the employment market remained stagnant, according to the monthly PMI released by S&P Global on Monday.

Oil prices edge up to 12-week high on US winter storm, weaker US dollar

Oil prices edged up to a 12week high on Monday as a winter storm boosted demand for energy to heat US homes and businesses, and on support from a weaker US dollar and expectations of tighter sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil exports.

Kajal Aggarwal's look in Kannappa out now

Kajal Aggarwal has expressed her happiness about being a part of Kannappa, which also stars Akshay Kumar and Prabhas.

Gold steadies as higher yields offset soft dollar

Gold prices held steady on Monday as rising US Treasury yields countered support from a weak US dollar, while the Federal Reserve's recent hint at a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025 kept investors keenly awaiting a slew of economic data due this week to shed more light on that view.

Select stocks likely to gain as Dubai's population rises

With Dubai's population hitting 3.8 million, the city's population growth is being evidently and tangibly felt by residents. This is likely to create strong opportunities for investors in select stocks in the Dubai Financial Market, analysts say.

Paatal Lok is not over yet

On Monday, the makers of Paatal Lok unveiled the trailer of a second season.

At Las Vegas show, tech world turns to mental health tools

Whether detecting rising anxiety or managing a full-blown panic attack, the tech industry is offering an array of new tools designed to support mental health.

So arresting: Shahid Kapoor stuns in new Deva teaser

The teaser for Shahid Kapoor's upcoming film Deva has been revealed, and it's everything fans hoped for and more.

Trudeau says he will step down after new Liberal party leader named

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.

Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant for exiled Hasina

A Bangladeshi court has issued a second arrest warrant for exiled former leader Sheikh Hasina, this time for her alleged role in enforced disappearances, the chief prosecutor said on Monday.