New York: Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, organizers said Thursday. Coldplay's Chris Martin is curating the show, which is a first for a football World Cup final. The biggest»»»

The catastrophic defeat suffered by the UK’s ruling Labour Party in this month’s local elections has not only raised doubts about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s ability to remain in office. The scale of the defeat has prompted concerns that the result could spell the end of the two-party system »»»

An old Greek myth about perfumes still wafts through time, the story of how fragrance changed the life of a sailor named Phaon. One day, he ferried the deity Aphrodite across the sea. When he realised who she was and refused payment for the passage, she thanked him by giving him a perfumed ointment»»»

Waymo displays a self-driving Jaguar taxi for the Bronx Community College Automotive Technology program on October 16 in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Waymo is recalling 3,800 robotaxis from roads in six major cities across the United States, after a self-driving c»»»

Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday comfortably won a trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, formally consolidating the rise of his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party and marking a dramatic reshaping of the state’s political landscape beyond the traditional DMK-AIADMK binary. The TVK g»»»

1/10Prime Minister Modi’s landmark visit to the UAE on August 16-17, 2015, was the first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years and served as a catalyst for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries. Hosted by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the visit focused on enhanci»»»

SEOUL: A Chinese alleged cybercrime ringleader, whose victims reportedly included BTS megastar Jungkook, was extradited from Thailand to South Korea on Wednesday over a hacking scheme that stole more than $25 million, Seoul’s justice ministry said. The 40-year-old suspect is accused of leading a ha»»»

Seoul plans domestic security-focused AI models and global cooperation as Claude Mythos Preview raises concerns over AI-driven cyberattacks South Korean Minister of Science and ICT and Deputy Prime Minister for Science Affairs Bae Kyung-hoon (C) speaks during a meeting of science and technology min»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced major expansions in pre-kindergarten services and new updates to its electronic student registration system, aimed at improving accessibility and easing procedures for parents across the country. Speaking to Qatar TV recently»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) organised a colorful and culturally enriching evening titled “Nrityanjali – Wednesday Fiesta” on May 6 at ICC Ashoka Hall, bringing together members of the Indian community in Qatar for a grand celebration of India’s rich artistic tradition»»»

Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries will jointly develop electric-powered advanced air mobility aircraft as South Korea pushes to compete in the global urban air transportation market International military delegates chat with exhibitors next to a FA-50 multirole fighter jet model de»»»

Dubai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay on Monday met his predecessor and DMK President M.K. Stalin at his Alwarpet residence in Chennai, marking a politically significant development following the post-election realignment in the state. Vijay, »»»

Dubai’s outdoor season doesn’t last forever and right now it's in that final stretch before the city shifts indoors for the summer. The weather is still just about holding up for sunset walks, picnics, playground stops and last-minute outdoor plans that don’t immediately feel like a mistake. But it»»»

Granite Financial Holding is preparing to expand its digital liquidity management platform through the launch of new investment products and treasury management solutions targeting both individuals and corporates, as the company seeks to strengthen its position within Egypt’s rapidly evolving finte»»»

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay held his first review meeting on law and order at the Secretariat on Sunday, shortly after assuming office. The meeting focused on the overall security situation in the state and marked his first official administrative engagement as Chief Minister. Get upd»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre presented Nrityanjali - ‘Wednesday Fiesta’ Celebration of Indian Arts and Culture on Wednesday, at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured an array of vibrant dance performances reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic traditions of India, presented»»»

DUBAI: The momentum continues to build around singer-songwriter Lolo Zouai’s latest album, “Reverie,” which was released two weeks ago. The launch has been accompanied by an extensive social media campaign highlighting the artist’s evolving sound and visual identity. The French-Algerian performer, »»»

Mexico City: The 2026 World Cup will feature a trilogy of opening ceremonies, with each of the host countries -- Mexico, the United States and Canada -- getting its turn at a star-studded celebration. Global music stars including Katy Perry, Future, Alanis Morissette, Michael Buble, J Balvin and Li»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 8: The Italian dailies mark Pope Leo XIV's first year at the Vatican, hailing his "discreet and collegial" papacy. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with the pope in a bid to appease tensions after a public spat between the pontiff and US President Donald Trump»»»

Sheinbaum praises K-pop group for connecting Mexico and South Korea Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (2-L) reacts alongside members of the South Korean K-pop group BTS during a visit to the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, 06 May 2026. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez / EPA May 7 (Asia Today) »»»

Friday's media coverage is dominated by the formation of the Rumen Radev government, budget and prices, and the political disputes around the new cabinet’s first priorities. POLITICS Trud writes that President Iliana Iotova handed the first government-forming mandate to Progressive Bulgaria’s PM-de»»»

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed Thailand-based all-cargo carrier K-Mile Air to Zayed International Airport (AUH) following the commencement of freighter operations from May 4, 2026. The airline will operate five weekly services using a Boeing 767 freighter to Chiang Mai International Air»»»

AMSTERDAM: The Netherlands will conclude their World Cup preparations with a friendly international against Uzbekistan in New York on June 8, the Dutch football association said on Thursday. The match will be played at the ‌Icahn Stadium ‌with a 1445 local ‌kick-off ⁠time. The Dutch have ⁠already a»»»

Yellow and blue smoke rose, and out of it appeared a pair of breasts with “RUSSIA KILLS” written across bare skin. The performance was optimized for the press preview circuit, providing free self-pleasuring material for the Ukrainian-flags-in-bio crowd and their patriarchy-fighting-for-easy-body-ac»»»

Mexico City: Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico's National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the group, who waved to the crowd from a balcony after meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum. BTS will perform shows in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10, with more than »»»

Long before Zoom, I was already losing at digital chemistry games. I didn’t grow up in the time of online learning as such, but I do recall a certain science teacher in sixth grade who march us into a room with a projector and fire up an interactive computer-learning programme where we had to solve»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) marked a significant milestone in its digital outreach with the official launch of its mobile application on Sunday at the ICC Ashoka Hall. The event witnessed the presence of key dignitaries and members of the Indian community, underscorin»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In an inspiring address centred on meaningful work and joyful living, PN Babu Rajan, a long-time Doha resident and prominent socio-cultural activist, urged the community to work with a smile and embrace a life of happiness and contentment. Babu Rajan, who also serves as th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), which is affiliated with the Indian Cultural Centre, successfully hosted its Labour Day Celebration 2026 at the Pearling Sports Academy. Centred on the Kannada philosophy “Kaayakave Kailasa” (Work is Worship), the event brought together a »»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

There’s an interesting wrinkle to the $4.6bn deal deal that Turkmenistan recently signed with a subsidiary of China’s National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to develop Phase Four of the giant Galkynysh natural gas field: Beijing isn’t providing any financing; the entire bill is being »»»

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay remained short of the numbers needed to form the next government in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday despite securing Congress support, as intense negotiations continued in Chennai following the actor-politician’s stunning electoral debut. Reports said Vijay was un»»»

PRISTINA - The so-called special prosecutor's office in Pristina on Wednesday indicted eight people in absentia for alleged war crimes against civilians in Djakovica during the 1999 conflict in Kosovo-Metohija. In a statement, the indictees were identified by the initials M K, V M, D R, Z D, C B, M»»»

Srinagar: A tourist from the USA died on Wednesday after falling ill while staying in a houseboat in the world-famous Dal Lake in Kashmir. Police said 83-year-old John David Anderson was rushed to a nearby private hospital after he complained of uneasiness in the chest. Doctors at the local hospita»»»

Over the past several days Western leaders have flocked to Armenia, a post-Soviet nation of 3 million people which hosts a Russian military base, for what Western media has described as a “historic summit,” charting Yerevan’s path away from Moscow and highlighting the EU’s purportedly growing respo»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 5: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is celebrating an "historic" state election win in West Bengal, while Vijay, one of the most famous Tamil film stars, just won the state election in Tamil Nadu with his upstart political party. We look at reac»»»

CARROLLTON, Texas: A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two, at a shopping mall north of Dallas, police said. Carrollton Chief Roberto Arredondo said it was not a random act of gunfire and that the victims knew the attacker, who was later arrested after a short chase on foot. “We don»»»

In a strategic move poised to transform Egypt’s retail landscape, French retail giant Monoprix has announced its ambitious plans to enter the Egyptian market in 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Monoprix’s international growth strategy and is set to bring a wave of economic bene»»»

Dubai: Congratulatory messages continue to pour in for TVK chief Vijay Thalapathy following his impressive victory in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The win is especially significant as it marks the actor-turned-politician’s electoral debut. His ‘Jana Nayagan’ co-star Pooja Hegde reveale»»»

The Congress high command faces its first and most critical test in Kerala after a sweeping electoral victory — choosing the next chief minister, a decision that will set the tone for governance and internal cohesion over the next five years. With the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) retu»»»

Dubai: After losing an eye in an Israeli military strike, Gaza artist Areej al-Saafin is turning trauma into expression. From her home in the Bureij refugee camp, she creates charcoal drawings on the walls, reflecting pain, resilience and survival. The war in Gaza began after Hamas’s October 7, 202»»»

LOS ANGELES: Netflix has said it will release a film globally in theaters nearly two months before it hits the streaming service — a first for the content platform. “Narnia: The Magician's Nephew” will debut on the big screen on February 12 and arrive on television on April 2, the company said in a»»»

The EU’s plan to spend over €20 billion ($23.5 billion) on AI gigafactories has drawn sharp criticism ahead of its formal launch as lawmakers and experts question whether there is any real demand for the facilities. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen first outlined the plan in Febru»»»

The first of six customized, Boeing KC-46 ‘Gideon’ tankers has completed its maiden flight in the US, and will be delivered to Israel in about a month’s time, the Israeli Defense Ministry has announced. The twin-engined ‘next-gen stealth tanker’ aircraft feature: standard 767 airframe married to ne»»»

Dubai: In Tamil Nadu, actors turning into state leaders isn’t a dramatic twist. It’s an established pattern, played out successfully time and again.For years, the state has watched its screen heroes step off the big screen and straight into positions of power. But where did it all begin? Say hello »»»

Dubai: Assembly election results across West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry sparked widespread celebrations, as supporters gathered in large numbers to mark victories. Streets filled with party flags, music and cheering crowds, reflecting the political significance of the outcomes»»»

Dubai: As Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Assembly election counting unfolds, Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay has emerged as the central figure in a rapidly evolving narrative that goes beyond electoral numbers. Early trends showing a strong debut for his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), have been accompanied»»»