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A fearful New Year in temporary homes after Japan quake

Before the earthquake changed everything, 83-year-old Sueko Naka from Japan's remote Noto Peninsula wished to live out her life at home, watched over by an altar to her ancestors.

Salary advance, remit and pay later options soon for unbanked residents

The service helps reduce reliance on high-interest credit, easing the financial burden for mid and low-income individuals

Is cryptocurrency halal or legal? Experts weigh in

The rise in cryptocurrency exchange and trade has triggered questions regarding its compatibility with Shariah guidelines as well as its legal status in the UAE.

Residents hit the gym after work to avoid evening traffic

Turning their frustration over traffic jam into an opportunity for self-improvement, residents are reclaiming their time and their wellbeing

Philippines may put surrogate mothers' babies up for adoption

Ten pregnant Filipinas and three others with babies flew home to Manila on Sunday, after being pardoned by Cambodian king

Pamper your tastebuds with golden nectar at Hatta honey fest

From salty honey collected from coastal mangroves in Umm Al Quwain and RAK to white honey sourced from the valleys of Salalah in Oman, there’s a wide variety to choose from

Will 2025 be the year of the Apple? How to switch to iOS

If your new year's resolution involves an iPhone, this is what you need to know

Man City stop the rot with 2-0 win

Manchester City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

Tottenham held 2-2 by Wolves in exciting Premier League clash

Struggling Tottenham Hotspur had to settle for a 2-2 home draw against a revived Wolverhampton Wanderers side after a late strike by Norwegian substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen in an entertaining Premier League clash on Sunday.

Ronaldo stunner: Portuguese legend says Dubai's event is better than Ballon d'Or

About hundred metres away from the grand stage at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards gala in Atlantis on Friday night, a barricade separated the VIP section from the platinum area.

Argentina has a big project in Middle East: Petersen

World champions Argentina have taken the next step in their global football expansion plans by opening their Middle East office in Dubai on Friday.

Experts question bird strike as cause of airliner crash

Uncertainties surround the deadliest crash on South Korean soil, experts said on Sunday, questioning initial suggestions that a bird strike might have brought down Jeju Air flight 7C2216.

Shock, grief at S Korea Jeju Air crash site; 177 dead, 2 rescued

Footage shows the plane coming off the runway and crashing into a wall, bursting into flames; the flight had 175 passengers, including two Thai nationals, and six crew onboard; five of the dead were children under the age of 10; the youngest passenger was a three-year-old boy and the oldest was a 78-year-old

Can an employee be asked to be 'on call' after 8-hour duty?

A KT reader wants to know if employees are entitled to overtime when their employer asks them to work beyond regular hours

What rights do tenants have if landlords increase rent exorbitantly?

In Dubai, the percentage increase may depend on the average rent increases of the rented properties in the particular designated area

Ray of sunshine

Emily Ray's visionary project Smile with Sam brings together animals and photography, offering a transformative experience for children with disabilities and their families

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Best of 2024: Tech that still talks to us

After reviewing 52 of the latest consumer electronics kits across eclectic genres this year, these are four that stood out

Trump sides with Elon Musk in H-1B visa debate, says he has ‘used it many times'

Musk, a naturalised US citizen born in South Africa, has held an H-1B permit, and his electriccar company Tesla obtained 724 of the visas this year

Frustrated Djokovic says players kept in dark over high-profile doping cases

Novak Djokovic expressed his frustration at being \"kept in the dark\" about world number one Jannik Sinner's doping case, saying in Brisbane on Sunday that it was not a good look for tennis.

New Georgian president sworn in; predecessor says he is not legitimate leader

Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, was sworn in as president of Georgia on Sunday amid a political crisis after the government froze European Union application talks in a move that sparked major protests.

NBA suspends Marshall, Nurkic, Washington

The Dallas Mavericks' Naji Marshall has been suspended four games without pay and the Phoenix Suns' Jusuf Nurkic is suspended three games without pay for their altercation in a game on Friday night, the NBA announced.

Thousands of flights delayed in US due to deadly tornados

Severe weather disrupted holiday travel on Saturday across the US with deadly tornadoes in the southeast and heavy snow and wind on the west coast, delaying or canceling thousands of flights across the country.

Draw looms for Afghans in Zimbabwe Test

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was unbeaten on 179 as Afghanistan trailed Zimbabwe by 71 runs after a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test in Bulawayo on Sunday.

Tourist killed in Egypt Red Sea shark attack

A shark attack off Egypt's Red Sea coast killed one tourist and injured another, the country's environment ministry said on Sunday.

Check out the Burj Khalifa fireworks from these spots

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South Africa jubilant after earning WTC final berth

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma was over the moon after Proteas beat Pakistan in a dramatic finish in the first Test to book their place in the World Test championship final.

Non-oil sectors lead surge in UAE GDP

The UAE economy expanded by 3.6 per cent during the first half of 2024 as the country's total GDP reached Dh879.6 billion, led by non-oil sectors such as transportation, construction, and ICT.

UAE economy likely to expand by 6.7% next year

In 2025, the UAE is set to remain the fastest-growing economy in the GCC region due to its ability to increase oil production earlier than other Opec+ nations a recent report said.

Trump's first actions and job data to test market in January

After closing the books on a banner year for US stocks, investors expect to ride seasonal momentum into mid-January when a slew of economic data and a transition of power in Washington could send markets moving.