Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognizable to billions of people around the world, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. Her...
Lufthansa cancels several flights due to strike
German airline Lufthansa is canceling almost all flights in and out of its Frankfurt and Munich hubs on Wednesday due to a strike by ground staff.Germany's Verdi union has called on Lufthansaground...
Wickremesinghe wins Sri Lanka presidential poll
Six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as crisis-wracked Sri Lanka's new president by the country's parliament Wednesday, with the backing of the party of the ex-leader -- who fled...
On Prophet remarks, India deals with diplomatic fallout
New Delhi: India's government sought on Monday to calm anger at home and abroad after two officials of the ruling BJP party made remarks about the Prophet Mohammed, with 38 people arrested for rioting...
Shaikh Mohammed: A leader keen on fostering trade and political ties across region
ABU DHABI: Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan was elected as the President of the United Arab Emirates on Saturday unanimously by the Federal Supreme Council, made up of rulers of the UAE's seven...
Profile: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed
Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was unanimously elected by the Federal Supreme Council, made up of rulers of the UAE's seven emirates. He has also been named as ruler of Abu...
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE President
The Federal Supreme Council has elected Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed as UAE President.Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed expressed his appreciation for the precious trust placed in him by his brothers, the...
Some GCC states hike rates
The central banks of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and UAE raised the interest rates following the US Federal Reserve's steps to curb inflation.The Central Bank of Qatar (QCB) said that its deposit...
Guangzhou imposes restrictions on arrivals
Beijing: The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals today as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities. Shanghai has taken the brunt of the surge, with...
Coda wins Oscar for 'Best Picture'
Hollywood, United States, March 28, 2022 (AFP) -Here are the winners in key categories for the 94th Academy Awards handed out in Los Angeles on Sunday.Deaf drama "CODA" won for best picture, Will...
Boeing 737 plane with 133 passengers crash in China
China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed in southern China on Monday, aviation authorities said, with state media reporting it led to a fire on a mountain and the number of casualties...
Ukraine crisis: Latest updates
Ukraine rejects Russian calls to surrender the port city of Mariupol, where residents are besieged with little food, water, and power in a humanitarian crisis that is increasing pressure on European...
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict:Russian forces launched what appeared to be the westernmost attack of the war, what officials called a missile attack on a Ukrainian...
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Air raid sirens blared across most Ukrainian cities after President Zelenskiy said the war had reached a "strategic turning point". Russian military units were closer to Kyiv, firing artillery toward...
Ukraine-Russia conflict: What you need to know right now
Kyiv - Here are the latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine conflict:The capital Kyiv may soon be encircled, with Russian forces moving in on areas north and west of the capital, the Ukrainian...
Latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Here are the latest developments in Russia-Ukraine conflict:- Poland is "ready" to hand its MiG-29 fighter jets to the United States, the foreign ministry says, under a scheme that would see the...
Oman crude surges to 2008 levels, hits $125 mark
Muscat: The Oman crude was traded for $125.16 per barrel on Monday, an increase of $16.29 per barrel from Friday. This is the highest price since the summer of 2008. The budget for 2022 is based on an...
1.5 million refugees flee Ukraine in 10 days
The number of refugees fleeing Ukraine was expected to reach 1.5 million on Sunday as Russia's attack continued for the 11th day and Ukraine pushed for further Western help, including more sanctions...
Helicopter crashes with India military chief on board
New Delhi: A helicopter carrying India's defense chief General Bipin Rawat crashed in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the air force said. "An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin...
UK: International arrivals need pre-departure PCR test
London: All international arrivals to the UK will be required to take a pre-departure Covid-19 test following the emergence of the Omicron variant, UK health secretary has announced.Sajid Javid said...