Dubai: Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the UAE over the coming days, starting with a sharp drop in temperatures and widespread atmospheric instability on Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has said. Friday is forecast to be partly cloudy to cloudy, with convective clo»»»

Dubai Police have urged motorists and road users to exercise caution as adverse weather continues across parts of the UAE. Rain, strong winds, thunderstorms, lightning, and occasional hail have reduced visibility on roads. Click here to go to the live weather blogFor minor accidents during rain, mo»»»

Dubai: On December 19, 1975, Dubai marked a defining moment in its infrastructure journey with the opening of the Shindagha Tunnel — the emirate’s first fixed underwater road crossing beneath Dubai Creek. Fifty years on, the tunnel stands as a lasting symbol of Dubai’s early ambition to modernise c»»»

A significant salary increase is planned in Kyrgyzstan for 2026. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, announced in an interview with state television channels. According to him, during the first stage, starting in 2026, the salaries of teachers, healthcare workers»»»

Dubai: Food delivery services across the UAE were temporarily paused on Friday as heavy rainfall, strong winds and poor visibility disrupted road conditions, prompting platforms to prioritise rider safety over service continuity. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Major a»»»

Dubai: An HR executive who went viral globally after being caught on a stadium screen cuddling her boss at a Coldplay concert has spoken out about the fallout, saying the online abuse has been relentless and life-altering. In an interview that first appeared in The Times, Kristin Cabot broke her si»»»

The International Criminal Court slammed a "flagrant attack" on its independence on Thursday after the United States imposed sanctions on two more judges over their role in investigating Israeli officials for possible war crimes in Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC »»»

An alleged leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang was charged in New York with racketeering and drug and firearms offences, US officials said on Thursday. Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, 42, whose whereabouts are unknown, faces a $5 million US reward for information leading to his arrest or »»»

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday approved former Iraqi President Barham Salih as the next head of the UN refugee agency, the first from the Middle East since the late 1970s. The 193-member body elected the 65-year-old by consensus. The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday appr»»»

Hundreds of members of Nigeria's main labour union take to the streets, demanding urgent government action against worsening insecurity, including kidnappings and killings that they say affects their safety and livelihoods. Also, Sierra Leone declares its Mpox epidemic over, signalling the end of a»»»

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein victim Haley Robson speaks during a press conference with other victims on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, in November. The House Oversight Committee is investigating as many as 95,000 photos of Epstein with high »»»

Buddhist and Christian leaders attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul on Dec. 18. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 18 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's largest Buddhist order held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Thursday at Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul, bringing together rel»»»

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has suspended intercity bus services between Dubai, Ajman, and Sharjah until further notice due to ongoing heavy rainfall. Commuters are advised to avoid travel on these routes and follow official updates for service resumptions. Also Read: Dubai heavy rains:»»»

Deputy Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Darmankul uulu commented to journalists on the participation of some citizens of Kyrgyzstan in Russia’s special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine. According to him, there are individuals in the Russian Federation who have»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday his country needed a decision this year on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to plug Kyiv's yawning budget gap, telling European leaders gathered at a summit in Brussels that the use of Russian assets to defend against Russian aggression was "m»»»

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told EU leaders at a summit in Brussels that the signing of a free trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur would be postponed to January, diplomatic sources said, amid French-led opposition to the mammoth transatlantic pact that sparked angry prot»»»

Some brand it 'the most crucial EU summit' since the financial crisis of 2008. A last chance to stave off bankruptcy for a Ukraine government that might run out of money by the end of spring. To stare down increased hybrid attacks from Russia. But with Vladimir Putin insisting that it's not 'Europe»»»

London-based energy giant BP announced on Wednesday it was appointing Meg O'Neill as CEO starting on April 1. The executive, who has been at the head of Australian group Woodside Energy for the past four years, is expected to focus her efforts on the company's core oil and gas activities »»»

European Union leaders have struck a deal to give Ukraine a €90bn (£79bn; $105bn) loan after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets. The agreement, which leaders said would meet Ukraine's military and economic needs for the next two years, came after more than a day of talks at a summit in»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a public advisory urging motorists and road users to exercise caution as adverse weather conditions continue to affect parts of the UAE. In a statement shared on social media, Dubai Police said the country is experiencing rain, strong winds, thunder, lightning and, i»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan had set a goal of achieving a consolidated budget of 1 trillion soms by 2027. Recently, I submitted amendments and additions to the current year’s budget to the Zhogorku Kenesh—we are planning a budget of 1,093.1 trillion soms. Chairman of the Cabinet of Minis»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev spoke about the Cabinet’s work with state-owned banks in an interview with state television channels. According to him, 64 billion soms have been allocated for Eldik Bank’s capitalization. Thanks to this decision, it is now the l»»»

Police in Sri Lanka have arrested three men for allegedly burning a wild elephant with flaming torches while trying to chase it away, local media reported. A video of the incident, which took place in a village in the country's north, triggered fierce backlash as it circulated on social media this »»»

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young arrives at the Government Complex Seoul in Seoul on Dec. 11. Photo by Asia Today Dec. 17 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry said Wednesday that the Korean War Armistice Agreement is "military in nature" and does not prohibit the peaceful use of »»»

Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to batter the UAE, prompting Dubai and Abu Dhabi police to issue safety advisories for motorists and pedestrians. Also Read: Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit UAE: Flights cancelled, road traffic disruptedAuthorities have warned of reduced visibility, strong win»»»