Jolie to establish next Women for Bees programme in Cambodia in 2022

Actor Angelina Jolie, who has also completed humanitarian work as a Special Envoy for the UN Refugee Agency, has unveiled her plans to travel to Cambodia in 2022

Bjornsson warns Hall after TKO win over Larratt

DUBAI: Thor Bjornsson sent out a warning to strongman rival Eddie Hall as he stopped arm-wrestling legend Devon Larratt in the very first round of their clash in a heavyweight contest at Fight Night-3 in Dubai.

Mumbai take on Chennai as IPL resumes in Dubai today

A total of 31 matches will be played over a period of 21 days, featuring 10 doubleheaders, seven single-headers and four playoffs. The 13th season of the IPL was suspended in the wake of an unprecedented spike in the coronavirus cases in India during the month of April and May

Actor Keira Knightley braves a doomsday Christmas in ‘Silent Night'

The movie, which premiered at the Toronto International film Festival on Thursday night, was writen and shot before the COVID-19 pandemic

Dialogue initiated with Taliban for inclusive Afghan govt: Imran

PM says ater talks with leaders of Afghanistan’s neighbours in Dushanbe, he has initiated the dialogue process with Taliban for an inclusive govt, which will include Tajiks, Hazaras and Uzbeks

Fleeing teachers put Hong Kong schools in disarray

The education system has become a key target of a broader plan by China’s leaders to reform Hong Kong’s rebellious youth after the often-violent pro-democracy demonstrations of 2019. Almost 20% of the more than 10,000 people arrested during the protests were of school age

PCR test not compulsory for visitors to Abu Dhabi

No wristbands needed in home quarantine; UAE reports 471 cases, two deaths; Filipino nurses battle COVID, resignations; Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters, arrest 270.

UN extends Afghan mission mandate for six months

Schools to open for boys from today; China, Russia urge Taliban to keep security promises; rulers replace women’s ministry with ministry of virtue and vice

UK simplifies complex COVID-19 travel rules

Eight countries will be removed from the red list; Pakistan welcomes UK moves; UAE sees 521 new virus cases, 2 deaths; India breaks vaccination record in ‘birthday gift’ to Modi; vaccinated Aussies promised more freedom.

Former players back Rohit to replace Kohli as India's T20 captain

Kohli, who has led India across all formats, has decided to relinquish the Twenty20 captaincy after the 20-over World Cup scheduled in the UAE and Oman from Oct.17

Julianne Hough says she's deeply listening to ‘The Activist' backlash

‘I do not claim to be an activist and wholeheartedly agree that the judging aspect of the show missed the mark ... I am not qualified to act as a judge’

Coronasomnia, where many lose sleep worrying about pandemic

Directly relating sleep disorders with COVID-19 patients, Gomez-Seco said the two have shown significant associations between acute infection and insomnia in affected people

Azinger questions Koepka's love for playing in Ryder Cup

LOS ANGELES: Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka told Golf Week on Wednesday he’s “good to go” for the Ryder Cup, even as former US captain Paul Azinger questioned his commitment.

All Blacks coach Foster rings in sweeping changes for Test against wounded Pumas

Argentina coach Ledesma also swung the axe, making six changes to his run-on team, with dangerous fly-half Sanchez among those dropped

IPL is a ‘good lead-in' for T20 World Cup, says Maxwell; Pant to continue as captain of Delhi

SYDNEY: Australian Glenn Maxwell, who will represent Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, has said that the lucrative T20 league will be good preparation for the T20 World Cup that immediately follows it.

Singer Leslie Grace reveals how she found out she was ‘Batgirl'

Leslie Grace hopes young fans will be inspired by a Latina Batgirl and that her work validates the dreams of other people who look like her

Trump supporters plot to oppose Afghan refugees

Republicans pushing the issue are betting they can open a new front in the culture wars they have been fighting since President Joe Biden’s election by combining the anti-immigrant sentiment with widespread dissatisfaction with the Afghan withdrawal

Dubai Racing Club Announces New Races For The 2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival

DUBAI: Under the directives of his highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Racing Club on Wednesday announced an enhanced racing calendar for the 2021-22 season, which will now include a four-race ‘Jumeirah Series’ on turf launched for the Classic generation, plus an exciting new race for Super Saturday.

India On Road To Recovery As Cases Stay Below 30,000

Active COVID-19 cases declines to 3,51,087, which is 1.05% of the total infections, while the national recovery rate is 97.62%; India considers resuming vaccine exports soon; PM to interact with Goans on 100% 1st dose coverage

Russia Blocks UN Renewal Of Libya Mission

UNITED NATIONS: Russia has deadlocked the Security Council over the one-year renewal of the United Nations (UN) political mission in Libya, threatening international unity ahead of a presidential election on Dec.24, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.

Tottenham And Roma Provide The Stardust In New UEFA Tournament

The creation of the Conference League comes with the second-tier Europa League having been slimmed from a bloated 48 teams in the group stage to 32, like in the CL. There are also 32 teams in the Conference League, which offers just a single berth to each of Europe’s big five leagues

With Empathy, Actor-Producer Chastain Plays Tammy Faye Bakker

Women have never been afforded the luxury of simply existing in the world, especially when they dare to live in public as Tammy did

Ellis can excel for Punjab if given an opportunity, says Griffith

The RCB assistant coach added that Ellis’ slower balls and cutters will be the game-changers if he gets to play in the IPL in UAE

Cooper's Wallaby heroics ease path to Australian citizenship

GOLD COAST: Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper welcomed immigration reforms that could ease his path to Australian citizenship, on Tuesday linking the changes to his last-gasp heroics against South Africa at the weekend.

The war on virus turns into war on unvaccinated

The White House is gearing up for legal challenges and believes that even if some of the mandates are tossed out, millions of Americans will get a shot because of the new requirements — saving lives and preventing the spread of the virus

Gold armour for Lil Nas X, all black for Kim as Met Gala returns in style

NEW YORK: Billie Eilish went full glam in a huge peach ball gown at the pandemic-delayed Met Gala on Monday night, while fellow host of the evening Amanda Gorman was breathtaking in cobalt blue custom Vera Wang with a diamond laurel wreath in her hair. R

Young Boys stun Ronaldo's United in Champions League

Ronaldo’s early goal could not save Manchester United from another Champions League loss in Switzerland, 2-1 on Tuesday against a sharp and robust Young Boys team

French Ex-Health Minister's Charge Puts Macron In A Spot

Former French health minister Agnes Buzyn was charged Friday over her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic after investigators at a special court in Paris concluded there were grounds to prosecute her.

Returning Ibra Helps Milan Go Top With Lazio Win, Inter Held

Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic marked his return to action after four months out with a goal as AC Milan moved top of Serie with a 2-0 win over Lazio after champions Inter Milan drew 2-2 at Sampdoria.

Shamsi, Markram Help South Africa Clinch T20 Series With Big Victory Over Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka named a 15-player squad for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup, but said they were undecided on whether to play against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s reported ban on women playing sport