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Strong food security top priority of UAE

SHARJAH: Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said: “As leaders from 40 countries convene for the Leaders Summit on Climate in Washington, the world must come up with bold solutions to our biggest existential threat — climate change.

Step to further assist social support plan's beneficiaries

Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority and Abu Dhabi School of Government signed an MoU to facilitate the process of finding suitable jobs for the social support programme’s beneficiaries

Millions face hunger in Myanmar: UN

YANGON: Food insecurity is rising sharply in Myanmar in the wake of the military coup and deepening financial crisis with millions more people expected to go hungry in coming months, the United Nations said on Thursday.

UAE suspends flights from India as virus cases spiral

10-day suspension will be effective from April 25; cargo flights will continue, says GCAA; India reports record nearly 315,000 new cases; EU looks to sue AstraZeneca over delivery shortfall; UAE sees 2,081 new cases, 4 deaths.

Russia says it will retaliate again if Czech spy row escalates

Czech Republic demands that Russia allow the return of all 20 staff to Moscow by Thursday or face further evictions of its diplomats from Prague; thousands defy Russian ban on pro-Navalny rallies

Kohli reaches IPL milestone as RCB stay undefeated with win over RR

MUMBAI: Skipper Virat Kohli became the first batsman in the Indian Premier League to cross 6,000 runs as his Royal Challengers Bangalore extended their unbeaten run to four this season on Thursday.

BRIT awards to host 4,000-strong audience in UK pilot event

‘This has been a long tough year for everyone and I’m delighted the night will honour the key worker heroes who have cared for us so well,’ said Lipa

Sharjah coach Anbari hopes to carry on same form after Pakhtakor rout

Khalid Bawazir, Salem Saleh, Caio and Luan Pereira were on target as an unstoppable Sharjah notched up the second victory of the tournament

‘The Six' tells unknown story of Titanic's Chinese survivors

SHANGHAI: A new documentary film has revealed the “completely unknown” story of six Chinese men who survived the sinking of the Titanic and adds a new chapter to the history of the world’s most famous ship.

WHO lauds Pak's ‘excellent' virus vaccination campaign

Vaccination of citizens aged 50-59 against coronavirus started; Umar warns of more restrictions across the country; 148 deaths, 5,499 new virus cases reported; India included in list of travel ban countries

Kerala CM demands free vaccines for all

TRIVANDRUM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who had offered free vaccines for all, has urged the federal government to ensure supply to meet the growing demand.

Chemical weapons watchdog votes to suspend Syria's rights

Watchdog voted to strip Syria of its rights in an unprecedented step ater a probe blamed Damascus for poison gas atacks; Assad to run for re-election in May; Syria’s Idlib to get first batch of COVID-19 vaccines

Precautionary measures played key role, says Hareb; Team ‘Uncle Saeed' in semis

Perpina and Barroso also had a tough night on the padel courts of Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex, but managed to punch their ticket to the semi-finals with a 6-3, 7-6 win over the spirited duo of Ahlli and Hamad Ismail

My life changed after I was blessed with second baby, says Jessica Biel

‘A very wise friend of mine said, ‘One is a lot. And two is a thousand.’ That’s exactly the way it feels. You’re like, man-on-man defence, one person’s here, one person’s over there’

Sharjah is a lucrative hub of global investments, partnerships

Fahim Al Qasimi says the department supports the diversification of all sectors, with an emphasis on SMEs to reinforce the emirate’s stature as a centre for global companies

India reports record daily virus death toll, cities in lockdown

Ministry reports 259,170 new infections; experts warn that the official death toll does not reflect the ground reality and that it could sharply rise; Rahul tests positive

Four tech start-up winners set to transform ports, logistics sector

Global search for disruptive solutions facilitated by Gultainer and OneValley ends with innovative projects selected from over 2,000 applications across 200 cities

Typhoon displaces more than 100,000 people in Philippines

Typhoon’s band of rainclouds and strong winds flood at least 22 villages and cause power outages in four provinces; over 3,200 people and 43 ferries and cargo ships stranded in seaports

Sunday lockdown, night curfew in TN

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu will come under a lockdown during the night from Tuesday as the state fights to control a second, furious wave of Covid 19. The night curfew will run all over the State from 10:00pm to 4:00am.

No COVID-19 deaths among the vaccinated in Abu Dhabi

ADPHC study finds the efficacy of vaccination in preventing hospitalisation around 93%, while the efficacy of vaccination in reducing the need to be admitted to an ICU is 95%

Imran rules out severing ties with France after TLP protests

PM says during his televised address to nation that expelling French envoy will badly damage Pakistan’s economy and won’t end Islamophobia; ‘unfortunate that political, religious parties misuse Islam’

Fresh guidelines for Indian fliers to Dubai

UK adds India to COVID travel ‘red list’ as PM cancels trip; UAE records 1,803 new cases; no deaths in Abu Dhabi after vaccination; Hong Kong bans flights from India, Philippines and Pakistan; Indian firms given 100% advance to make vaccines.

Bollywood Actress Radhika Apte Gets Candid About Mental Health

Unlike actors who forget about their crat when they experience the glamour and glitz of show business, for Radhika Apte, it has always been about the craft

Daily Virus Death Toll Climbs In Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: Thirty-nine virus patients died in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, even as the new cases hit 9,344, officials said on Sunday.

Myanmar Shadow Government Seeks Invite To Asean Crisis Talks

Unrest continues across the country with protesters rallying in several cities showing support for the NUG while some stage motorbike rallies holding national flags

Tsitsipas Routs Rublev In Final To Clinch Monte Carlo Masters Crown

Tsitsipas won the Monte Carlo Masters without dropping a set, beating Rublev 6-3, 6-3 for his first title this year and sixth overall

Vaccines In UAE Among World's Best, Says Official

During a virtual discussion on COVID-19, Al Hosani notes that the UAE aims to enlarge the scope of people taking the vaccine to reach acquired immunity

UK falls silent for a minute as Prince Philip laid to rest

Following strict social distancing the entire royal procession and funeral took place out of public view but was shown live on TV; Queen Elizabeth set an example even in grief, sitting apart from family members.

DHA expands eligibility criteria for virus vaccine

The women who are breastfeeding as well as those who are planning to conceive can take the mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech)

EU and Russia say progress made in Iran nuclear talks

It appears that a new agreement is taking shape and there is now a common final goal among all, says Iranian official; Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country