A UN report confirms 5,230 homes destroyed and hundreds more damaged in Afghanistan earthquake, affecting nearly 500,000 people. KABUL: The United Nations has reported that 5,230 homes were completely destroyed and another 672 damaged in 49 Afghan villages following the devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck on 31st August. The quake, centred in the country’s […]
Union minister of India, Jyotiraditya Scindia launches UPI‑UPU integration at the Universal Postal Congress, marking a transformative step in cross‑border remittances. Repeated India’s Commits USD 10 Million to Strengthen Global Postal Sector. Dubai: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region unveiled the UPI‑UPU integration at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in […]
India joins UK’s list of 23 countries under a new scheme allowing deportation of foreign criminals before appeal outcomes. LONDON: India has been added to the United Kingdom’s expanded “Deport Now, Appeal Later” policy, a fast-track deportation scheme allowing foreign criminals to be deported immediately after sentencing, even before their appeal cases are heard in […]
Afghanistan earthquake death toll reaches 2,200 as rescuers search rubble in Kunar and Nangarhar following deadly 6.2 magnitude tremor. KABUL: A devastating magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 2,205 and injuring more than 3,640 people, according to the Taliban administration. The quake is the third major tremor to […]
Tesla launched in India this July, but with prices over ₹60 lakh (AED 266,000), the EV brand has received just 600 bookings—far below its 2,500-car goal. Mumbai: Tesla’s grand entry into the Indian market has not gone as planned. Since its launch in mid-July 2025, the electric carmaker has managed just over 600 bookings across […]
India is negotiating with Australia to build one million homes worth $500 billion and has invited UAE investment for support. MUMBAI: India has proposed a major international housing project that could reshape both labour mobility and investment flows. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that New Delhi is in “deep negotiations” with Australia to […]
ADB announced a $3 million emergency grant for Pakistan flood relief to support humanitarian response and long-term recovery. Focus keyphrase included. ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed a $3 million emergency grant to aid Pakistan in response to the severe monsoon floods sweeping across various parts of the country. The announcement was made […]
Tickets for DP World Asia Cup 2025, including India v Pakistan, go on sale today with prices from AED 40. DUBAI: Cricket fans can now prepare to witness the DP World Asia Cup 2025 live in the UAE, as match tickets officially go on sale today, Friday, 29 August, from 5pm Gulf Standard Time. The […]
Pakistan’s First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari honours Emirati women’s growing leadership and global influence on Emirati Women’s Day. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s First Lady, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, has commended the resilience and accomplishments of Emirati women in a heartfelt tribute on Emirati Women’s Day. She highlighted the integral role of women in the UAE’s development, recognising them […]
In this exclusive interview with Shaneer N. Siddiqui, The Brew News managing editor, Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad open up about marriage, authenticity, reality TV, parenting, public perception, and balancing roles in their Pati Patni Aur Panga journey. The Brew News: What made you both join Pati Patni Aur Panga, and how is it like […]
At a fiery TVK rally in Madurai, Vijay vowed to fight NEET and centre-led policies that ignore Tamil Nadu’s identity. MADURAI: Actor-politician Vijay took centre stage at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) second state conference in Madurai, where he passionately addressed thousands of supporters ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. During the rally, […]
