Magnus Carlsen wins a record 7th Norway Chess title in a gripping 2025 finale, with Anna Muzychuk triumphing in the women’s event. Norway: Magnus Carlsen wins his seventh Norway Chess title, reaffirming his dominance in the world of elite chess. The 2025 tournament concluded in Stavanger with high drama as the World No. 1 faced […]
Chhal Kapat: Behind the Mehendi and Music: Why this “bloody” wedding weekend will stay with you Global: ZEE5 Global has released its latest original series, Chhal Kapat: The Deception, directed by Ajay Bhuyan and produced by Juggernaut Production. The gripping whodunnit is now streaming exclusively on the platform. Led by the dynamic Shriya Pilgaonkar, Chhal […]
Dedicated technical teams from both sides worked closely to fulfil all requirements related to tax transparency and investment standards adopted by the Brazilian authorities. Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance announced that the United Arab Emirates has been officially removed from the Federative Republic of Brazil’s list of jurisdictions with preferential tax regimes, a significant […]
Ethiopian Airlines Sharjah service launches with four weekly flights, enhancing Africa-UAE tourism, trade, and passenger convenience. Sharjah: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, has officially launched its new Ethiopian Airlines Sharjah passenger service, connecting Sharjah to Addis Ababa from 1 June 2025. The inaugural flight was celebrated at Sharjah International Airport with dignitaries and officials from […]
GAZA: The United Nations has called for the urgent and unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza, as the humanitarian situation worsens and civilians continue to suffer while seeking food and assistance. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the deaths and injuries of Palestinians attempting to access aid, calling the events “utterly unacceptable.” In a statement […]
TOKYO: Japan’s birthrate crisis deepened in 2024, with government data revealing fewer than 700,000 babies were born for the first time ever. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare confirmed just 686,061 births last year — a sharp 5.7% drop from 2023. This marks the ninth consecutive annual decline in both the number of babies […]
BEIJING: The Chinese capital saw a vibrant influx of visitors over the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with 8.21 million tourist visits recorded between 31st May and 2nd June, marking a 5.4 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. Tourism revenue reached 10.77 billion yuan (approximately US$1.49 […]
ADDIS ABABA: In a powerful speech delivered at Nelson Mandela Hall within the African Union headquarters, Bill Gates reaffirmed his long-standing commitment to Africa by announcing that the majority of his $200 billion pledge will be directed towards advancing the continent’s health and development sectors. Addressing a crowd of more than 12,000, including African officials, […]
UN experts call for Israel to guarantee safe Gaza flotilla aid delivery as hunger and attacks on aid workers rise. GENEVA: The focus keyphrase Gaza flotilla aid gained renewed attention after United Nations experts demanded the safe passage of the Freedom Flotilla vessel, which left Italy on June 1 carrying medical supplies, food, and children’s […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Faizan Zaki, 13, just became a household name after winning the 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee with a word most adults have never even heard of—“eclaircissement.” That’s French for “enlightenment,” and he spelled it flawlessly in the final round. Hailing from Allen, Texas, Faizan didn’t just win—he owned it. The final round was […]
SHANGHAI: In a surprising turn, Antarctica has seen massive ice sheet gained over 100 billion tons of ice in 2021, according to a recent study by researchers at Tongji University. But before we get too excited, scientists say it’s more of a weather blip than a climate win. Using satellite data from NASA’s GRACE and […]
