Dubai: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a petition filed by Class 12 students from Gulf and West Asian countries seeking relief over disruptions to the 2026 board examinations caused by the regional conflict. A Be»»»

JEDDAH: Oman and Jordan have agreed to establish a 38.5 million Omani rial ($100 million) joint investment company targeting strategic sectors including energy, mining, technology, and pharmaceuticals as both countries pursue economic diversification. The company, jointly owned by Oman Investment A»»»

A potential runway incident involving an Air India and an Air India Express aircraft was averted at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday night after air traffic controllers instructed an Air India flight to abort its take-off, The Indian Express reported. The incide»»»

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A 21-year-old medical student from Kerala was allegedly killed by her classmate in Uzbekistan following an altercation, according to local authorities and media reports. The accused, also from Kerala, has been arrested and an investigation is under way. The victim, Sawariya Basanth, a native of Har»»»

Dubai: One question from his then 10-year-old daughter changed the way Bobby Kapoor thought about success. It was June 2014, during Ramadan, and Kapoor's family has decided to celebrate his daughter Khwaab's birthday differently. Instead of a party, they have prepared meals for workers who would be»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged higher on Wednesday morning, as the market remains sensitive to interest-rate signals, the dollar and renewed tension around the Strait of Hormuz. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign u»»»

New Delhi: France and India held the first India-France Joint Working Group on Critical Minerals in New Delhi and discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in the exploration, processing, recycling of critical minerals and rare earth elements, as well as developing resilient and sustainable sup»»»

Los Angeles: Gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar are among those charged in the United States for allegedly orchestrating the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, Canada, three years ago, as per an official statement issued by the Justice Department»»»

Dubai: From arriving in Dubai with an entrepreneurial dream to building one of the UAE’s fastest-growing real estate and education groups, Ajay Rajendran’s journey reflects the power of resilience, innovation and a city that rewards ambition. When Ajay Rajendran landed in Dubai in 2002, he came not»»»

Beaches. Boulders, and blue waters. Seychelles is the destination people save to their vision boards, but for UAE travellers, it's also surprisingly accessible. Just a little over four hours from Dubai, the Indian Ocean archipelago makes for an easy long weekend. So, if you're looking to splurge on»»»

Dubai: Every comedian has a heckler story. Dana Alexander has enough to fill a survival guide. At her recent sold-out Dubai show with The Laughter Factory, one audience member decided the evening was apparently a two-way conversation. She chatted through punchlines and almost interrupted the set. D»»»

LOS ANGELES: The United States ‌has charged Lawrence Bishnoi, the imprisoned head of an Indian criminal gang, and his North American deputy with directing the 2023 murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh ​Nijjar in Canada, which plunged relations between Ottawa and New Delhi into crisis. A f»»»

NOTTINGHAM: India suffered their worst T20 defeat, in terms of runs, as they slumped to a mammoth 125-run loss to England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. T20 world champions India collapsed to 76 all out inside 12 overs chasing a target of 202 as England went 2-0 up in a five-match series. The margin o»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday Serbia would host an ITU AI for Good Impact Europe summit in May next year, during EXPO 2027 Belgrade. After India and South Africa, the summit will be held in Europe for the first time. Mali pointed out that this was a major internati»»»

Hyderabad A city court on Tuesday sent suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sankireddy Bheem Reddy to judicial custody for 14 days in the Disproportionate Assets case registered by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after he was allegedly found to be owning illegal assets worth a»»»

Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday agreed to broaden cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to closer collaboration in key sectors including politics, trade, security, education, healthcare, energy and culture. The consensus was reac»»»

NEW DELHI: India and Indonesia signed agreements on missile systems on Tuesday, marking an expansion of Indian defense exports and closer security cooperation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. Modi arrived in the capital of Southeast Asia’s larges»»»

Ajman: Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, has launched Ajman Municipality's AM30x30 Agenda, a Dh1.8 billion urban development programme that will deliver 30 projects under five strategic packages aimed at shaping the emirate's future. The»»»

Dubai: At least nine Pakistani police personnel were killed and five were abducted after heavily armed militants attacked a police checkpoint in Balochistan’s Ziarat district, media reports said, citing police officials. According to the reports, the attackers stormed a police post in the Mangi are»»»

Paris, France: The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, as regions face the risk of droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event. El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacif»»»

Jakarta: India will supply Indonesia with long-range missiles, an Indian official said on Tuesday as their leaders agreed to deepen ties in defence, critical minerals and other areas. President Prabowo Subianto is hosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jakarta during a three-day state visit»»»

New Delhi, India: Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who shaped the country's early rise in international cricket, died Tuesday after a prolonged illness, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said. Zadran died a day before his 39th birthday at a hospital outside New Delhi where he had be»»»

Dubai: The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on a petition claiming that the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple known as “Tejo Mahalaya” and seeking a court-supervised inspection of the monument. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal »»»

United States: Tens of thousands of people were without power Tuesday on Guam and the Northern Marianas after a super typhoon tore through the US Pacific territories, with no deaths reported. The small island of Rota was the worst affected after a direct hit from Super Typhoon Bavi with winds up to»»»

Dubai: Flying to India from the UAE now comes with an extra step before you board. India has relaunched its Air Suvidha portal as Air Suvidha 2.0, a mandatory online health declaration required of every international passenger arriving in the country, regardless of nationality or which city you are»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces killed 15 militants in a joint clearance operation after an overnight attack on a police post in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province left nine police officers dead, a provincial government spokesman said on Tuesday. The assault targeted a police post»»»

Dubai: At least two people were killed and several others were feared trapped after a landslide triggered by heavy rain struck Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday, Indian media reports said. According to the reports, the landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, close to the Anakkompoyi»»»

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p»»»

Dubai: DP World has expanded its India coastal shipping network with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a container vessel with capacity of more than 2,500 TEUs, giving exporters, manufacturers and cargo owners another route to move goods between key Indian ports. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant Acwa has received an exclusive government mandate to export green hydrogen and its derivatives produced in the Kingdom to international markets, including green ammonia, green methanol and green fuels. In a statement, Acwa said the mandate positions the company as a key »»»

In a move that underscores its growing defense footprint in Southeast Asia, India will export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia. The deal, confirmed by an Indian government representative, involves the indigenously co-produced system from BrahMos Aerospace—a joint venture between Indi»»»

Dubai: The overhead announcement broke the calm inside the aircraft. The cabin crew urgently asked if there were any doctors, nurses, or medical professionals on board. For Pooja Rajakumaran, there was no moment of doubt. “The moment I heard that call, my professional instincts and duty as a nurse »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell for a second straight day on Tuesday morning, giving jewellery buyers another small window of relief after rates briefly crossed Dh500 over the weekend. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) S»»»

Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a formal ceremonial Guard of Honour in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday, marking the commencement of his high-profile diplomatic engagements in the country. The ceremonial welcome in Jakarta took place in the presence of Indonesian President Prabowo S»»»

Dubai: When Dubai-born filmmaker Len Prasad sent the newly released video of Kalyani to a friend, he wasn't expecting it to end up on one of hip-hop's biggest social media accounts. That friend happened to be the son of American rap legend Snoop Dogg. "So basically Snoop Dogg's son is a dear friend»»»

Firefighters battle a wildfire in Oreokastro, near Thessaloniki, Greece, on Sunday. The wildfire set several businesses on fire and prompted evacuations in nearby settlements. Photo by Achilleas Chiras/EPA July 6 (UPI) -- Thousands of people are being evacuated Monday in southern France as a wildfi»»»

Some 50 Cuban nurses will return to Jamaica's public health system under individual employment contracts under a new arrangement adopted after Kingston. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA July 6 (UPI) -- Jamaica's health minister said some 50 Cuban nurses will return to the country's public heal»»»

New York: The UAE participated in United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week, held from 29 June to 2 July 2026. The event convened under the theme “A Future Free from Terrorism: Consolidating the Global Commitment to Multi-Stakeholder Approaches to Counter Terrorism through Member States' Leadership and»»»

Dubai: Flights between the UAE and Mumbai are facing delays on Monday after torrential monsoon rains disrupted operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, prompting airlines to advise passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Sign up for ou»»»

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a notice to Meta over advertisements of child sexual abuse on Instagram and WhatsApp. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a notice »»»

Dubai: What does it take to turn a passenger aircraft into a cargo plane? For Emirates SkyCargo, the answer isn't as simple as removing the seats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One of the airline's Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft has undergone a complete transfor»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Airport is preparing for one of its busiest travel periods of the year, with nearly three million passengers expected to pass through its terminals during July and August. To manage the seasonal surge, the airport has activated a comprehensive operational plan designed to keep pass»»»

Sharjah has further cemented its reputation as a global destination for the jewellery industry after the 57th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show concluded with record business activity, strong international participation and a significant rise in buyer spending. The five-day exhibition, organised b»»»

The Trump name is now attached to no fewer than three vast developments in Romania — and there is still some way to go before the end of the presidential term. A luxury district is planned in Cluj-Napoca, a Trump Tower in Bucharest, and, in the capital, even a themed park bearing the president’s na»»»

Dubai: Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in the UAE should pay close attention to artificial intelligence (AI), food security, manufacturing and compliance, according to several business leaders at a panel discussion in Dubai. The business leaders say these sectors are creating new opportun»»»

dubai: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignation of its General Secretary Champat Rai, as investigations into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple gathered pace with fresh financial revelations and governance reforms under discussion. The tr»»»

China said it test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific on Monday, after countries in the region reported having been warned of an imminent test.  China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the Sout»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The volume of trade between Russia and India will reach $70 billion in 2026, Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar said on Monday. "The trade dynamics and trends that we have seen in the last two to three months indicate that we will reach almost $70 billion in 2026," Kumar tol»»»