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UK News | US News | Middle East | More WorldUAE: DEWA urges customers to undertake necessary measures to maintain electricity and water supplies during the rain
Dubai, May 1Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has called on customers to undertake necessary measures during the rain to avoid any internal interruptions and ensure the safety and ...DET to bring together Dubai's tourism ecosystem at Arabian Travel Market 2024
Dubai[UAE], May 1(ANI/WAM): Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will showcase the emirate's innovative and diverse destination offering by bringing together 129 key part...Nepal's mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa to ascend Everest for 29th time
Kathmandu, May 1Nepal's record-holding climber Kami Rita Sherpa aka the Everest Man is eyeing on 29th summit of the tallest peak in the world this season.UK: Gujarat Day celebrations light up Leicester Square in London
London, May 1Leicester Square in London transformed into a colourful spectacle on Wednesday as the spirit of Gujarat Day swept through the heart of the city. Organised by the Inspiring Indian ...UAE: Ports, customs, and free zone corporation implements precautionary measures to tackle potential impact of weather conditions
Dubai, May 1In light of the expected weather conditions in Dubai, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) announced it has temporarily suspended accepting requests for the entry ...India-UAE trade has surged by 16 pc, will continue to grow further, says Ambassador Alshaali
New Delhi, May 1UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali appreciated the rise in India-UAE trade by 16 per cent and emphasised that gold has played a significant part in the bilateral ...Dubai Government announces remote work for its employees on Thursday, Friday
Dubai, May 1The Dubai Government announced the activation of remote work for employees across all its entities on Thursday, 2nd May 2024, and Friday, 3rd May 2024, due to the expected weather...UAE: GWU organises training workshops for second batch of Cyber Pulse Initiative
Abu Dhabi, May 1The General Women's Union (GWU), in collaboration with the UAE Cyber Security Council and the Khalifa Empowerment Programme (Aqdar), has launched the first phase of training ...India, Maldives discuss potential areas for trade amid diplomatic tensions
Male, May 1Amid the diplomatic row between the two countries, the Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Manu Mahawar held a meeting with the Maldivian Minister of Economic Development an...Hamas standing in way of ceasefire, Blinken says during meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Jerusalem, May 1Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a private meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday as Washington reaffirmed its commitment to ...OnlyFans investigated by UK's media regulator over kids accessing porn
London, May 1UK's media regulator Ofcom on Wednesday said that it has opened an investigation into whether OnlyFans, a subscription-based adult content creation platform, is doing enough ...Admission quotas in S Korea's medical schools to rise by 1,550 next year
Seoul, May 1Medical schools in South Korea are expected to admit approximately 1,550 more students next year, as they finalise plans to increase admission quotas.Pope Francis on arms trade: 'Terrible to make money from death'
Rome, May 1Pope Francis on Wednesday denounced the global arms industry, saying it was "terrible to make money from death."Cambodian official warns of health risks amid extreme heatwaves
Phnom Penh, May 1A Cambodian health official on Wednesday warned of health risks as temperatures in the Southeast Asian country have soared to record highs.Cambodian official warns of health risks amid extreme heatwaves
Phnom Penh, May 1A Cambodian health official on Wednesday warned of health risks as temperatures in the Southeast Asian country have soared to record highs.Ferry service between India and Sri Lanka set to resume on May 13 with slashed ticket prices
Colombo, May 1The halted ferry service between India's Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka's Kankesanthurai is set to resume from May 13 with a cut in passenger fares, the Sri Lanka Ports Auth...Further protests at UK factories over military arms sent to Israel
London, May 1More protests have been held outside factories across the UK by campaigners against military arms being sent to Israel.Thousands evacuated as volcanic eruptions wreak havoc in Indonesia
Jakarta, May 1Authorities on Wednesday began evacuating about 12,000 residents after Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano erupted, spewing ash and rocks.German economy minister denies suppressing nuclear phase-out concerns
Berlin, May 1German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has denied having suppressed concerns within government authorities during the decision-making process on the country's nuclear phase-ou...UAE leads Gulf Youth Games 2024 with 286 medals
Dubai, April 30The UAE extended its lead of the first Gulf Youth Games 2024, tallying 286 medals, including 93 gold, 100 silver, and 93 bronze.South Korea lifts last-remaining Covid mask mandate at hospitals
Seoul, May 1Wearing masks at hospitals in South Korea is not a must anymore as the government downgraded the infection level of Covid-19 and lifted last-remaining antivirus regulations, accor...Ukraine's agricultural exports via Black Sea return to pre-conflict level
Kiev, May 1Ukraine's agricultural exports via Black Sea ports have reached pre-conflict levels, the government-run Ukrinform news agency reported, citing a senior diplomat.US, UK coalition launches fresh airstrike on Yemen's port city
Sanaa, May 1The US-British coalition in the Red Sea launched a fresh airstrike on Yemen's Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah, media reported.Leaders of Egypt, Qatar pledge to resume peace efforts in Gaza
Cairo, May 1Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani have pledged to resume efforts to end the current Palestinian-Israeli conflict.G7 ministers agree to phase out coal use by 2035
Rome, May 1Environment Ministers from the G7 nations committed themselves to phase out the use of coal by 2035 as part of a wider effort to reduce and eventually eliminate the use of fossil ...Jordan's king calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire in meeting with Blinken
Amman, May 1King Abdullah II of Jordan has stressed the necessity of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during a meeting with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.IAEA chief to visit Iran in coming days: Nuclear official
Tehran, May 1An Iranian nuclear official has said that Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, would visit Iran in the coming days, according to media...UN chief Guterres appeals for international pressure to stop Israel incursion into Rafah
United Nations, May 1As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood firmly by his determination to send troops into Rafah, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres appealed for international pr...UAE President receives Presidential Camel Racing Team
Abu Dhabi, April 30President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received the Presidential Camel Racing Team, in the presence of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime...Korean Cultural Centre to organise 'All India K-POP Contest 2024'
New Delhi, April 30Korean Cultural Centre India will host the 'All India K-POP Contest 2024' this year, the Embassy of Korea said in a press release.Germany records over 30 per cent growth in tourists from India, country has lot to offer to Indians: Envoy
By Diksha Rathore, New Delhi, April 30Germany has recorded an over 30 per cent growth in tourism with the European nation country welcoming over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023.EAM Jaishankar discusses Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with UAE Minister
New Delhi, April 30External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a meeting with the Emirati Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy and exchanged perspectives on t...South Korea, Australia agree to bolster defence industry ties
Seoul, April 30The defence chiefs of South Korea and Australia held talks in Melbourne on Tuesday and discussed ways to step up cooperation for regional security and the defence industry.South Korea's medical schools to spike admission seats by over 1,500 next year
Seoul, April 30Medical schools in South Korea are expected to push to increase their admission slots by 1,500 to 1,600 next year, as most of them have finalised their academic plans for the year...UAE: 33rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair presents comprehensive cultural programme
Abu Dhabi, April 30The 33rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), brings together a select group of Arab and internationa...India, UAE discuss ways to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi, April 30Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Tuesday held a meeting with UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy and discussed ways to further deep...COP28 President addresses historic first Board meeting for Loss and Damage Fund
Abu Dhabi, April 30UAE's Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber today addressed the 'First Meeting of the Board of the Fund for responding to loss...Taiwan detects seven Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels around nation
Taipei, April 30Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Tuesday said it detected seven Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around the nation between 6 am (local time) on...South Korea to ensure UN sanctions enforcement on North Korea continues
Seoul, April 30South Korea will make efforts to ensure that UN sanctions enforcement on North Korea will continue even though the UN monitoring panel is ending after Russia's veto on extend...Chinese ships 'harass' Philippine supply ships with water cannons
Manila, April 30Chinese coastguard ships on Tuesday fired water cannons at Filipino vessels bringing supplies to fishermen in waters near a disputed South China Sea shoal that is within the Phili...