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Pope works on saints from hospital as Catholics pray for his recovery
Pope Francis has approved the canonization of two new saints from his hospital bed, the Vatican revealed on Tuesday, as the 88-year-old pontiff, who has pneumonia in both lungs, works through his recovery.
French president warns Ukraine peace can't mean 'surrender'
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Monday that peace cannot mean the \"surrender\" of Ukraine, but said talks with US President Donald Trump had shown a path forward despite fears of a transatlantic rift.
How Tsitsipas inspired Dubai-born Greek brothers to play tennis
Chants of 'Tsitsi Tsitsipas', 'Tsitsi Tsitsipas' reverberated around the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Monday night as Greek fans roared after every point Stefanos Tsitsipas won during his first round win over Lorenzo Sonego of Italy at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
W. Bank Palestinians fear Gaza-style clearance as Israel squeezes Jenin camp
Israeli bulldozers have demolished large areas of the now virtually empty Jenin refugee camp and appear to be carving wide roadways through its once-crowded warren of alleyways, echoing tactics already employed in Gaza as troops prepare for a long-term stay.
Seeded players fall but Medvedev advances
Undeterred by the mayhem on the second day of the ATP 500 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships which saw the fall of three seeded players, top seed Daniil Medvedev stormed into the round of 16.
More players & products set to redefine gaming industry
The UAE is poised to redefine its entertainment and tourism sectors as it accelerates the licensing of international gaming vendors, including industry giant Wynn Resorts, and prepares to launch innovative gaming products, according to experts.
Schools reduce hours, finish syllabus ahead of Ramadan
Several events and activities planned to celebrate the holy month
Flu cases on the rise among children, warn doctors
Changing weather patterns, decreasing immunity behind surge in cases, say medics
Pope Francis remains critically ill but alert; cardinals speculate
Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia and the onset of slight kidney failure, but he remains alert, the Vatican said on Monday.
Tech, auto, medicines: Who will pay tariffs?
After steel and aluminum, US President Donald Trump has set his sights on slapping 25 percent tariffs on semiconductors, cars and pharmaceuticals.
'Play-based teaching will help children learn Arabic'
Teachers in Dubai are advocating student-centered and play-based cultural experiences to boost early Arabic language learning.
Now, renew Dubai residency visa within minutes via new platform
Residents can now renew their visa easily as the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) launched a new AI-powered digital platform.
Conservatives push for quick coalition talks after vote win
German conservatives under likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed on Monday to move quickly to try to form a coalition after winning the most votes in a national election that saw far-right and far-left parties gain support from disaffected voters.
FROM QUIET CORNERS TO THE CENTRE STAGE
How TV presenter Nimi Mehta transitioned from a shy introvert to a public-speaking trailblazer while building a community platform that empowers women to harness the power of their own voices
EU and Israel resume dialogue with focus on Gaza's future
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called for a constructive dialogue but braced for criticism from some European countries as he arrived for talks on Monday in Brussels.
Sharon on Ozzy being part of Pirates of the Caribbean
Actress Sharon Osbourne revealed that she regrets stopping her husband, singer Ozzy Osbourne, from joining the successful Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, said The Hollywood Reporter.
You can send the trophy to Anfield now!
As a former Manchester United player this is hard to say but after the weekend's action, it's clear the title is heading to Anfield.
Honey Singh targets fellow rappers Badshah, Raftaar in diss
Singer and rapper Honey Singh kicked off his Millionaire India tour with an electrifying performance in Mumbai on Saturday night and it wasn't just his music that captured eyeballs.
Timothee Chalamet's Dylan act wins big at SAG awards
Papal thriller Conclave claimed the top prize on Sunday at Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Awards and Timothee Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan made him the surprise best actor winner.
City face fight to qualify for Champions League, says Guardiola
Manchester City's eighth Premier League defeat of the season at home to Liverpool on Sunday left Pep Guardiola's side 20 points off the pace set by their opponents but of more immediate concern is making sure they qualify for the Champions League.
India's IT sector should overhaul business, says HCLTech CEO
Indian IT firms need to re- think how they operate and the country needs to create its own language models as artificial intelligence technologies dis- rupt the sector, according to HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar.
Dubai Police announce 7 Iftar cannon locations
Dubai Police announced the locations of both stationary and mobile Iftar cannons around the emirate on Monday.
Conservative set to be Germany's next chancellor
Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz has vowed to rule Europe's largest economy by returning to his Christian Democrat party's conservative roots, ease restraints on business and crack down on irregular immigration.
UN chief 'gravely concerned' at Israeli settler violence in West Bank
Tens of thousands of Palestinians living there have been displaced by an intensifying military operation
'I wanted to offer the world a true picture of Pakistan'
Momina Duraid had no plans to become one of the most coveted storytellers in Pakistan. But luck and circumstance turned her life around when she ended up at the forefront of Hum TV Network.
Australia govt pledges A$8.5в to healthcare
Australia's Labour government on Saturday promised an extra A$8.5 billion ($5.4 billion) for the country's universal healthcare system if re-elected at a national election due by May, amid sagging popularity for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Elon Musk's Starlink races with Chinese rivals to dominate satellite Internet
Western analysts worried that Beijing could use satellites to expand Internet censorship in Global South
European stock futures, euro climb as Germany stays mainstream
European shares and the euro climbed on Monday as Germany's election produced a mainstream outcome, while Wall Street futures firmed on hopes results from AI diva Nvidia this week would justify the tech sector's sky-high valuations.
Thousands in limbo on Thai-Myanmar border after scam centre crackdown
Thousands of foreigners freed from online scam-operating centres in Myanmar are stuck in limbo on the border with Thailand after a multinational crackdown on the compounds run by criminal gangs, three sources told Reuters on Monday.
'Park now, pay later', dispute fines with new app from Parkin
A new mobile app designed to enhance parking transactions in Dubai was launched by Parkin PJSC the largest operator of paid public parking facilities in the emirate on Monday.