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Farmers Reject Govt's Offer, Say Protests Will Continue

Protesting farmers unanimously reject proposed amendments suggested by the government to three controversial farm laws and seek complete rollback of the laws

Iran Urged To Address Nuclear, Ballistic Missile Concerns

UN is urging Iran to address concerns raised about its nuclear and ballistic missile programme, return to ‘full implementation’ of its 2015 nuclear deal with major powers

Space forum to focus on UN sustainable goals

Under the theme ‘Space for Our Future,’ experts and policymakers will exchange views on four pillars of space economy, space society, space accessibility and space diplomacy through video conferencing

ITC calls on drivers to register for toll gate ahead of January 2

Implementing the system will allow drivers to organise their schedules and plan their trips, as well as choose the most appropriate time to travel and determine the best alternatives

UK starts mass vaccination, stirs hope in anti-virus war

90-year-old grandmom becomes world’s first person to receive a fully tested vaccine; UAE sees 1,260 new virus cases, 2 deaths and 584 recoveries; COVID-19 death rate in UAE still the lowest in the world, says official.

Egypt forces kill 40 militants, destroy their hideouts in Sinai

Military says it destroyed around 440 hideouts and weapons depots and dismantled around 160 explosive devices in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula over the past three months

Boris thanks health workers after virus vaccine launch

It will gradually make a huge difference. But I stress gradually, because we’re not there yet. We haven’t defeated this virus yet, urge public to continue to follow guidance aimed at limiting spread of virus, says PM

Even Before Trump, Politicians Had A Loose Relationship With The Truth

Long before President Donald Trump came to Washington, US senators, representatives, presidents, vice presidents and Cabinet members have shown themselves to be highly skilled.

Macron Holds Talks With ‘Friend' Sisi

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hosted Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, whom he referred to as his “friend” for talks on the second day of the Egyptian’s three-day state visit to France.

No Pre-Flight PCR Tests For UK, GCC Visitors Landing In Dubai

Emirates and flydubai say that travellers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, UK and Germany are not required to take a COVID-19 PCR test prior to their departure; UAE reports 1,148 new cases, 2 deaths and 579 recoveries.

States Asked To Tighten Security Ahead Of ‘Bharat Bandh'

The states and UTs were told that peace and tranquillity must be maintained during ‘Bharat Bandh’ and precautionary measures taken so that no untoward incident takes place anywhere in the country

UK Vaccination Drive Would Be A Marathon, Says Official

Britain prepared to start its biggest ever immunisation drive but health officials warned the drive to inoculate millions against COVID-19 would be a ‘marathon’ stretching well into next year

Presidential decree issued to set up legal awareness centre

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid issued Decree No. 35 of 2020, appointing the Higher Board of Directors of the Dubai International Financial Centre

Trapped 6-metre whale shark rescued, returned to open sea

Using a sot plastic through water transport bag developed specifically by The National Aquarium, the team of divers carefully captured the animal under EAD supervision

Kaabi feted for boosting UAE-S.Korea ties

Moon Jae-in, President of South Korea, awarded Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, the “Diplomatic Service Medal,” in recognition for her efforts to enhance the relations between the UAE and South Korea, by encouraging the launch of cultural and creative exchange programmes between the two countries.

Kuwait Emir accepts Cabinet's resignation

Kuwait’s prime minister submitted his government’s resignation on Sunday in a routine procedure after parliamentary elections that took place on Saturday, state news agency KUNA said.

Britain to begin nationwide vaccination from tomorrow

High-risk patients top priority, says minister; Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip in line to get the jab early in the rollout; UAE reports 1,153 new cases, 3 deaths and 634 recoveries; US states scramble to curb COVID-19.

With red carpets rolled up, the Oscar race goes virtual

Screening of many of the films that might have been among the favourites this year, like Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ or Wes Anderson’s ‘The French Dispatch’, have been postponed

UAE leads innovation in $546b global smart cities market

The UAE’s ascension in global smart city rankings is testament to the country’s government-led digital transformation

UAE will be fastest nation to beat virus: Mohammed

We will conclude 2020 with GITEX and begin 2021 with a series of projects and initiatives, tweets Mohammed; UAE reports 1,214 new cases, 3 deaths and 670 recoveries; Seha slashes PCR test costs to Dhs85 per sample.

Depleted India look to seal series with win in second T20 against Oz

India will have their task cut out in the second T20 International at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Australia as they will miss the services of injured all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who powered them to victory with the bat in the last two white-ball games.

Biden urges action on virus aid after ‘grim' jobs report

‘If we don’t act now, the future will be very bleak. Americans need help and they need it now,’ says president-elect; Democrat officially secures enough electors to become president

WHO chief warns poor could be ‘trampled' in vaccine push

‘But let me be clear. We simply cannot accept a world in which the poor and marginalised are trampled by the rich and powerful in the stampede for vaccines,’ Tedros said

India lambasts Canada for ‘interfering in internal affairs'

Ministry of External Affairs summons the High Commissioner and slams the Trudeau government over its recent support to farmers’ agitation in Punjab and Haryana

UAE commits to find solution to the Palestinian conflict

Ambassador Nusseibeh stressed that the Palestinian issue has been a foreign policy priority since the founding of the UAE

Tunisian doctor dies in hospital lift accident

Tunis: Hundreds of medics protested in Tunisia on Friday after a young doctor died in a hospital elevator accident in the country’s northwest.

Classy Messi aces Dhs5m Sheikh Zayed Jewel Crown by a long shot

Dobbs settled Messi in behind leader RB Frynchh Dude when the rival later came under pressure. Dobbs committed for a home with about 275m remaining and the result was sealed in a matter of strides. This was his seventh career win, fifth on turf, but his first at Group 1 level

Friday prayers begin today after more than 8 months

Authorities issue strict guidelines for worshippers; UAE reports 1,317 new cases, 5 deaths and 655 recoveries; UN chief warns of long road ahead after vaccines; WHO looks at possible ‘e-vaccination certificates’ for travel.

Vaccines' supplies likely to be limited in early stages: WHO

Kluge says the promise of coronavirus vaccines is ‘phenomenal;’ UN chief warns of long road ahead after vaccines; US virus deaths top 3,100 in a single day for the first time

Morale-boosting win in last ODI propels India's ambitions against Australia in T20s

India’s record in T20Is in Australia is superior to the hosts in their duels. Till date they have played nine matches against each other with India coming out winners on five occasions