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AI expected to star at annual CES gadget extravaganza

Gadgets, robots and vehicles imbued with artificial intelligence (AI) will once again vie for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, as vendors behind the scenes will seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump.

Elaborate military tunnel complex linked to Assad's palace

The Guard complex of two bunkers contained vast rooms reserved for its soldiers. The bunkers were equipped with telecommunications gear, electricity, a ventilation system and weapons supplies. Other simpler tunnels were dug out of the rock to hold ammunition.

Bad Bunny drops short filmas teaser for upcoming album

Ahead of his new album's release, global music sensation Bad Bunny unveiled a short film, DeBI TIRAR MAS FOTOs, as a prelude to the highly anticipated record.

Foxconn beats estimates with record revenue on AI demand

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, beat expectations to post its highest-ever revenue for the fourth quarter on continued strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers.

Companies threaten legal action after Biden blocks US Steel sale

US Steel and Nippon Steel have threatened legal action after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal on Friday for the Japanese company to buy its American rival.

Syrian ministers urge lifting of US sanctions in first visit to Doha

Ministers from Syria's transitional government urged the United States to lift its sanctions on Damascus during their first visit to Qatar since overthrowing president Bashar Al Assad.

Apple, who's the slimmest of them all?

Will the iPhone 17 Air be better than all its predecessors?

Gaza: Death toll from Israeli strikes during weekend crosses 100

Israel says it targeted more than 100 sites; mediators strive for a truce deal

Neil Young says he will play Glastonbury after all

Folk legend Neil Young will headline at the Glastonbury music festival, the singer-songwriter and the organisers said on Friday.

Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya's look from Sky Force unveiled

Akshay Kumar is all set for his upcoming film Sky Force, which also marks Veer Pahariya's big screen debut.

Will it be a Wicked win at the Golden Globes?

The best and brightest from film and television hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the year's first major showbiz awards gala, with surreal narco-musical Emilia Perez leading the movie pack.

'Higher education institutes can set own admission criteria'

Higher Education Institutions (HEIS) in the UAE can now establish their own admission criteria. This follows a recent directive from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR).

Ishaan, Siddhant, Vedang recreate Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara moment

Actors Ishaan Khatter, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vedang Raina have set social media ablaze after posting a picture of their recent road trip.

Austrian conservatives pick new leader after chancellor quits

The leadership of Austria's ruling conservatives held a crisis meeting on Sunday to pick a successor to Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who announced his resignation on Saturday as attempts to form a coalition government without the far right fell apart.

Shah Rukh, Salman send best wishes to Loveyapa team

The title track of Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor's film Loveyapa has been unveiled. And many A-listers congratulated the actors.

University students enhance skills during break to beat competition

University students in the UAE are increasingly using their college breaks to upskill and gain a competitive edge in today's highly competitive job market.

Snow, ice snarls post-holiday travel in Europe

Snow and ice forced the grounding of dozens of flights in parts of Europe on Sunday, disrupting the tail end of the busy New Year holiday travel season. Here is a roundup of some of the Western European countries affected by the winter weather conditions:

Ukraine launches new attack in Kursk region, says Russia

War bloggers say Russian troops under pressure; Ukraine has held on to slice of Kursk region for five months

School-mandated winter wear too expensive, say parents

As schools reopen on Monday after a three-week-long winter break, parents in the UAE are not very pleased about the added burden of purchasing expensive winter-specific uniforms.

Venezuelan oppn leader to speak with Biden, visit US

Venezuelan opposition politician Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who fled the country after a tumultuous election and subsequent police crackdown, said on Saturday he has plans to speak with US President Joe Biden.

Australia's southeast braces for extreme fire danger

Australia's southeast sweated in a heatwave that intensified on Sunday, elevating bushfire risk and prompting authorities to issue fire bans for more parts of Victoria state.

Greece's reformist ex-PM Simitis dies

Simitis studied law in Germany and was a resistance fighter during Greece’s seven-year dictatorship, fleeing the country in 1969 to avoid arrest

Sarkozy: Divisive French ex-president beset by legal woes

He goes on trial on Monday on charges he used illegal campaign financing from Libyan dictator Gaddafi to fund his victorious 2007 presidential election campaign

Where to celebrate Orthodox Christmas

From Italian fare to Russian favourites, here’s what's on family-friendly menus

Winter storm begins to dump snow, disrupt travel in US

Nearly 70 million people are in the path of the dangerous storm, which is set to plunge the eastern half of the US into a deep freeze of Arctic air through Monday, resulting in severe travel chaos

How can people of determination apply for private sector roles in Abu Dhabi?

The individual, who must be an Abu Dhabi citizen, can apply through Tamm

Auction of medical equipment on Tuesday to settle clinic's debts

A court in Dubai has ordered the auction of medical equipment at a healthcare facility to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors and unpaid staff, including doctors and nurses.

MAGA civil war sparks fears of chaotic Trump White House

With Donald Trump’s allies in open warfare ahead of his inauguration, analysts see the latest hostilities between his billionaire backers and working-class base as a preview of tensions that threaten to shatter his fragile coalition.

Low-cost carrier Air Kerala to operate from 2 Indian airports

A regional airline in India, helmed by two Dubai-based businessmen, has signed contracts to operate out of two airports in the country.

Cartoonist quits Post over rejected sketch mocking owner, Trump

An award-winning political cartoonist for The Washington Post has announced her resignation after a cartoon depicting the newspaper's billionaire owner grovelling before Donald Trump was rejected.