Following a daylight robbery, the Louvre has relocated crown jewels and other valuables to a high-security vault at the Bank of France. PARIS: In the wake of a daring daylight robbery, the Louvre Museum has transferred several of its most prized possessions, including the French crown jewels, to the Bank of France’s main underground vault. […]
Sixty-five countries signed the first UN cybercrime treaty in Hanoi, aiming to strengthen global cooperation against rising digital threats. HANOI: In a landmark move for global digital security, 65 countries have signed the first-ever United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. The treaty, adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2024 after five years of intense […]
AI is revolutionising the UAE’s sports industry, enhancing performance, analytics, and fan experiences while shaping global sports innovation. ABU DHABI: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a driving force in the transformation of sports in the UAE and globally. From enhancing athlete performance to optimising event management and fan engagement, AI is reshaping the sports […]
At AIRIS 2025, WHO and global partners call for collaborative governance to ensure safe, ethical and inclusive use of AI in healthcare. INCHEON: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform global healthcare, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a unified regulatory approach to ensure its safe, ethical and equitable use. This appeal was […]
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 3 storm, threatening Jamaica and Haiti with catastrophic flooding and landslides. KINGSTON: Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 3 storm, threatening catastrophic flooding and landslides across Jamaica, southern Haiti, and the broader northern Caribbean region. The slow-moving system is expected to gain further strength, posing […]
Salman Khan’s Balochistan remark triggered political uproar in Pakistan and praise from separatist leaders. KARACHI: Salman Balochistan controversy has taken centre stage across South Asian political and entertainment circles, with the Pakistani government reportedly placing the Bollywood star under the 4th Schedule of its Anti-Terrorism Act. The Salman Balochistan controversy stems from the actor’s recent […]
Sharjah’s Sir Bu Nair Festival celebrated its 25th year with dhow races, cultural exhibits, and environmental initiatives led by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed. SIR BU NAIR ISLAND: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, led the closing ceremony of the Silver Jubilee edition of the Sir Bu Nair […]
The WHO marks World Polio Day by urging nations to end polio transmission globally through immunisation and surveillance efforts. GENEVA: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed its global call to action to finally eradicate polio, as the world commemorates World Polio Day on 24 October. The infectious viral disease once paralysed nearly 350,000 children […]
Sharjah’s WIC-SIF 2025 hosted 12,000+ global leaders, urging ESG alignment, green sukuks, and AI-led sustainable investment across 142 nations. SHARJAH: The World Investment Conference – Sharjah Investment Forum 2025 (WIC-SIF) concluded with a powerful global consensus: to standardise ESG disclosures, expand regional partnerships, and invest in sustainable finance tools to shape future-ready economies. Held under […]
Naidu expressed strong confidence in the NDA’s electoral prospects, saying, “I am fully confident that the NDA will win in Bihar, and I am prepared to campaign in the state whenever I am requested by senior leadership.” DUBAI: In a wide-ranging and exclusive interview with The Brew News, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam […]
Five expats from the UK, India, and Bangladesh win 250g gold bars in Big Ticket’s third weekly October draw, ahead of the AED 25 million grand prize. ABU DHABI: The festive spirit across the UAE is glowing even brighter this October as Big Ticket’s third weekly draw awarded 250-gram 24-karat gold bars to five lucky […]
