Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest living person, has celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first British person to reach the milestone. Caterham, who lives in a care home in Surrey, marked her birthday on Friday with family and friends. She was recognised as the world’s oldest living person »»»

What do you mean the school life I've basically grown up with is coming to an end so soon? It's the final year of school for Johana Alexzander, who is in Grade 12, GIIS in Dubai. "It's a little scary every time I realise that," she says frankly. Alexzander, who moved to Dubai in Grade 6, during COV»»»

BusinessGlobal issuesDrought in Germany and Europe are driving up costsAstrid Prange de OliveiraOngoing drought in Europe is causing rivers to dry up and crops to fail. Transport costs are rising and the price of food has exploded. Is inflation due to extreme weather? https://p.dw.com/p/5J9iUThe Rh»»»

Scottish National Party politician Martyn Day and his Kerala-born wife Nidhin Chand have celebrated their marriage with a traditional ceremony at Guruvayur, a decade after the couple first married in the UK. The ceremony fulfilled a long-held wish of Nidhin, who hails from Piravom in Kerala’s Ernak»»»

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent gives a press briefing in May. The national debt is rising significantly. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 20 (UPI) -- The national debt hit $40 trillion Tuesday, a record high, signaling that the government is borrowing at a record pace. Th»»»

A former senior official who worked under US Covid czar Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government records concerning coronavirus research and the origins of the pandemic. David Morens served as a senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NI»»»

IRAN EYES STRIKING US ASSETS IN BULGARIA The topic that Iranian forces had assessed striking US military assets in Bulgaria dominates Thursday’s media. Citing “two regime insiders”, the Financial Times said that “Iranian forces had assessed striking US assets in south-eastern European countries suc»»»

The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone figure was recorded just five months after t»»»

The «Vaccination Certificate» service in Tunduk mobile app has been expanded, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported. Users can now access electronic records of all registered routine and other vaccinations, rather than only COVID-19 vaccinations as was previously the case. The certificate i»»»

WASHINGTON: US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalized cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors in a late-stage trial hailed by experts as a “breakthrough.” The news sent shares in Moderna soaring 145 percent to $154 while Merck’s stock was»»»

WASHINGTON: Total US debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday, drawing fresh warnings that a fiscal crisis is brewing as ballooning costs for social safety-net programs and interest payments far outstrip revenues held back ​by tax cuts. The Treasury»»»

Pedestrians wear protective face masks in Madison Square Park in New York City on Dec. 2, 2021. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo Aug. 19 (UPI) -- David Morens, a former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases employee, pleaded guilty to taking part in a scheme to hide fed»»»

London: New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled plans Wednesday to offer those sleeping rough a route off the streets by Christmas, as part of his bid to curb national homelessness. "No one should have to bed down in a doorway or outside a station. But we've seen it for so long that it feels li»»»

PoliticsAfghanistanAfghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under TalibanMark Hallam with Reuters, open source materialThe International Labour Organization estimates that only 5.1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power. That's less than a third o»»»

Washington: An Indian-origin woman who has lived in the United States for 27 years has been detained by immigration authorities, months after a judge terminated earlier removal proceedings against her, NDTV reported. Venkata Narsamamba Vasamsetty, a grandmother of two and a lawful permanent residen»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The 12th part of Vijayamanthrangal, the popular motivational and inspirational series by Doha-based Indian author Dr Amanulla Vadakkangara, was officially released at a function held at Radio Malayalam in Doha. The publication marks another milestone in Dr Amanulla Vadakka»»»

Dubai: Hundreds of Indian expats on Sunday night took a pledge of loyalty and commitment to the UAE and its leadership, in a moving highlight of an event marking India's 80th Independence Day in Dubai. The gathering, organised by the Indian People's Forum (IPF), one of the largest community associa»»»

WASHINGTON: It is among the most famous phrases in presidential history: ” The buck stops here.” Except with President Donald Trump, it almost never does. Concerns about a weak economy and still-high inflation? His predecessor, Joe Biden, saddled him with that, he says, even though the Democrat has»»»

Berlin, Aug. 16 (SANA) German companies’ direct investment in the United States fell to $5 billion in the first half of 2026, its lowest level in three years, according to a researcher at the German Economic Institute. “This downward trend has been ongoing since the second half of 2025, with German»»»

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Police arrested a 19-year-old found hiding in a closet on the Virginia State University campus hours after he allegedly shot five people, local officials said. Camron Harris was in custody at Chesterfield County Jail on suspicion of four counts of malicious wounding and four counts»»»

Five people were shot at Virginia State University Saturday morning. One person is in critical condition. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Five people were injured by multiple shooters at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Va., early Saturday morning. Police respond»»»

JEDDAH: Canadian writer and educator Amy Lin’s memoir, “Here After,” is a record of her bewildering transition into widowhood after the death of her beloved husband Kurtis. He was a 32-year-old architect who died while running a half-marathon during the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s an immense generos»»»

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena, 61, was charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly using $1.,5 million in COVID loans for small businesses to fund his campaign, pay personal taxes and pay off other loans. DePena applied for pandemic relief loans in 2020 and 2021 to support Tenares Tire»»»

EducationGerman teens worry as schools reopen in pandemicNicolas MartinIn Germany, schools are already preparing for students to return. But some parents and children think that the authorities are being too hasty in easing coronavirus lockdowns. https://p.dw.com/p/3bKihImage: picture-alliance/dpa/»»»

ALKHOBAR: For Rahaf Alshammari, taekwondo began long before she entered a club or competed for a medal. Growing up, the Saudi Arabia athlete and her sisters were introduced to the sport by their father, a black belt who turned taekwondo techniques into a childhood game they called wrestling. Years »»»

ISTANBUL: The 2027 ‌Spanish Super Cup will be played in Istanbul, LaLiga champions Barcelona said on Thursday, as the four-team event moved from Saudi Arabia for the first time since 2021. Next year’s knockout tournament featuring Barca, LaLiga runners-up Real Madrid, Copa del Rey winners Real Soci»»»

DHAKA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh announced on Thursday that the number of weekly flights to Saudi Arabia would nearly double and Saudi carriers will get access to another two airports to enable more routes to Riyadh, Dammam, Madinah and Jeddah. Under a new cooperation agreement bet»»»

DUBAI: For roughly its first third, “The Last House” is an enthralling watch — a tense survival thriller that will resonate with pretty much everyone who remembers COVID lockdowns. It centers on a working-class, economically struggling family living in suburban Seattle: dad Jason (Wagner Moura); mo»»»

Dubai: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has opened up about his long fitness journey, revealing how he brought his weight down from 135kg to 89kg and made regular exercise a non-negotiable part of his daily routine. Gadkari discussed his transformation during a recent ap»»»

LONDON: Attacks and other incidents affecting healthcare services and facilities in the occupied West Bank have surged this year, placing further strain on a system already hobbled by a worsening financial crisis and shortages of staff and medical supplies. The World Health Organization recorded 98»»»

Dubai: Defence stocks have become one of the most obvious market winners from the current geopolitical cycle, but the bigger investment story is starting to move beyond weapons manufacturers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Higher military budgets are feeding into dron»»»

Dubai: Young people are facing a worsening global jobs market, with youth unemployment rising to 12.4 per cent in 2025 and an estimated 67 million people aged 15 to 24 out of work, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The findings, published on Tuesday in the IL»»»

Malaysia – The spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by refugee children. Malays»»»

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the Global Youth Competition on Influenza and COVID-19 Prevention and Control, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), inviting students and young professionals to participate. The competition seeks»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the Global Youth Competition on Influenza and COVID-19 Prevention and Control, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), inviting students and young professionals to participate. The competition seeks to encourage young »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the Global Youth Competition on Influenza and COVID-19 Prevention and Control, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), and encouraged students and young professionals to participate. The competition aims to enco»»»

Dubai: There was a time when hunger dictated Jenifer Segalowitz’s life. One afternoon after returning home from school in the Philippines, she discovered there was nothing left to eat. Hungry and exhausted, she accepted a piece of fried chicken that had already been thrown into the trash after her »»»

WASHINGTON: Debate over the price of a burrito is causing indigestion for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, which fears being punished for the high cost of living in November’s midterm elections. The Mexican specialty — rice, beans, meat and other toppings wrapped in a tortilla — is belove»»»

Dubai: There was a time when hunger dictated Jenifer Segalowitz’s life. One afternoon after returning home from school in the Philippines, she discovered there was nothing left to eat. Hungry and exhausted, she accepted a piece of fried chicken that had already been thrown into the trash after her »»»

Dubai: Zainab Imichi Alhassan knew something was off when her husband suddenly began texting her phrases such as “Whatever you want, dear” and “All done, my darling.” Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The couple did not usually speak that way, so she immediately assumed »»»

Proposals for structural reforms will be presented for broad public discussion, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said, as quoted by the Ministry's press centre on Friday. These are not final decisions, but proposals for structural reforms aimed at creating an administration that is more accountable to »»»

Proposals for structural reforms will be presented for broad public discussion, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said, as quoted by the Ministry's press centre on Friday. These are not final decisions, but proposals for structural reforms aimed at creating an administration that is more accountable to »»»

The number of “Israelis” leaving the entity has risen by approximately 50%, with the sharpest increase recorded among high-income earners, professionals in the high-tech and medical sectors, and individuals between the ages of 40 and 50, according to Maariv newspaper, which added the potential annu»»»