Bodour backs decision to host Istanbul Book Fair in November

Bodour Al Qasimi feels that the comeback of the live in-person event shows the remarkable trait of the world of publishing to adapt to the new normal

Australia Reports Rise In Virus Cases Amid Violent Protests

The authorities have said they want that number near zero before liting the city’s most restrictive lockdown of the pandemic at a July 30 target date

Chennai Is Almost Free From Virus, Claim Health Officials

City does not have a single containment zone as of today and no street in Chennai has more than 10 active cases: Officials; India sees 39,361 new cases and, 416 deaths; Kerala logs 11,586 cases and TPR remains above 10%

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Make Relationship Official, Seal It With A Kiss

Finally putting all rumours to rest, singer-actress Jennifer Lopez on her birthday has made her relationship with Hollywood star Ben Affleck official on social media

Shaw, Yadav To Join India Squad In England; SL Look To Keep Series Alive

Shaw and Yadav are currently in Sri Lanka playing a limited-overs series. They will switch because of injuries to Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan and Washington Sundar, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced

Tunisia Unrest Spins Out Of Control As PM Is Fired

President removes premier, others and prohibits movement of people and vehicles from 7pm to 6am until August 27; foreign governments voice concern, say democracy under threat.

World Worried As Tunisia's Political Crisis Deepens

Foreign Ministry said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by the latest development in Tunisia and called for the restoration of ‘democratic legitimacy’

Kerala Tightens Lockdown After Virus Spread

The southern state of Kerala has tightened the lockdown restrictions in areas where the spread of coronavirus continues unabated unlike the rest of India.

Pak's Covid-19 Death Toll Crosses 23,000

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday reported that 45 more people lost their lives to the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide death toll past 23,000.

Tokyo Olympic Games And Virus Challenges

They, rightly, fear the Games could become a countrywide “superspreader” of Covid infections which could escape the Olympic “bubble,” where 85,000 people are gathering, and infiltrate Japan at a time only 23 per cent of the population has been fully inoculated

Typhoon Hits Eastern China, Henan Death Toll Rises To 63

Sea, air and rail traffic shut down in Ningbo while Zhejiang closes schools, markets and businesses; Fengxian District evacuates over 330,000 residents

Vaccination Mandatory For Pak Domestic Flyers

From August 1 travellers will be required to carry vaccination proof, says NCOC; UAE reports 1,528 new virus cases, 4 deaths; Australians may face longer lockdown after ‘reckless’ rallies.

UAE announces 1,507 new COVID-19 cases

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 189,046 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

UAE helps Rwanda with urgent medical aid

The United Arab Emirates on Saturday sent an aid plane carrying nine tonnes of medical supplies, testing kits, ventilators and COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda.

Stalin orders Tamil expat welfare department

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has directed officials of the Department of Public and Rehabilitation to set up a body that would ensure the welfare of expatriate Tamils across the world.

Floods, landslides wreck life in South Asian nations

Rescuers hunt for survivors as India toll reaches 125; Goa’s floods were its worst in decades, says CM; China cancels flights, moves ships as typhoon approaches; man survives 3 days in flooded garage.

China cancels flights as typhoon In-fa nears

Flights were cancelled in eastern China and cargo ships were ordered out of the area on Saturday as Typhoon In-fa churned towards the mainland after dumping rain on Taiwan.

Sharjah Police rescue 2 tourists stuck on Khorfakkan mountain

The Operations Room of the Eastern Region Police Department received a report at 10.15am on Friday, stating that two people were stranded in a mountainous area ater suffering from heat exhaustion

Relations between UAE, Indonesia grow stronger

Sheikh Mohamed held a telephone call with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, in which they exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha

Entrepreneur sues auditor, executives for $8 billion

Several companies linked to the Indian entrepreneur ran into trouble last year after short-seller Muddy Waters questioned NMC’s financial statements

Low-key opening ceremony marks virus-hit Tokyo Games

‘It is an unforgettable moment of my life. I am feeling really honoured after raising the UAE flag at the opening ceremony...’ says Matrooshi; Emirates ban on India, Pakistan flights to continue till July 28.

Competitions of Al Dhaid Date Festival gain velocity

The fifth edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival saw the introduction of two new categories, one for local mango and the other for yellow and red figs

Dubai Police discuss security arrangements for Expo 2020

To review the scenarios for security in the emirate, the Dubai Police General Command recently organised the second forum for liaison officers in the country

Heaviest rain in 1,000 years, China evacuates 200,000

Several die; images shared on social media show shocked passengers tackling chest-high waters inside a metro train; several cities completely paralysed.

Great deal of fun offers from malls enthrals Eid shoppers

With the extra long Eid public holiday officially announced, residents and visitors can make the most of a super DSS calendar of events created with fun-seekers and families in mind

Enterprising women know how to deal with challenges

Promising Filipina entrepreneurs thrive in their competitive markets because of their innate ability to understand trends, says Philippine Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana

Artists from across the globe display attachment for UAE

Each artwork narrates a story which is well explained by an artist and felt by the viewer including distinguished guests

UAE leaders offer prayers, gaiety marks start of Eid

UAE expatriates celebrate Eid Al Adha, keeping virus curbs in mind; parks and beaches across the country witness a large turnout; Hajj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ with sanitised pebbles

UAE expatriates mark Eid keeping virus curbs in mind

Despite the fact that the traditional zest of Eid was missing, they praised the government for its measures to control the virus

Firstborns inspire festive fervour

Emirati Hamdan Ahmed Darwish Al Shamsi was born at 2:04 am on July 20, weighing 3.41 kg at the Medeor Hospital in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi to Ahmed Darwish Al Shamsi and Eiman Akhaine Ali Alkhayeli