Dubai: The Philippines has introduced a new digital platform to strengthen disaster preparedness and response, bringing multiple tools and data sources into one system. Called “Handa: The Integrated Platform for Preparedness, Early Warning, and Response,” the platform can be accessed online and has»»»

From humble powerbanks for everyday gadgets to gigawatt-rated packs, a new calculus is driving a serious rethink about batteries across the planet. Giant energy storage banks have proven to be silent, fast-acting gladiators popping up everywhere energy storage needs to scale. Grid operators, utilit»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Japan on Tuesday for a visit that initially aimed to strengthen partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation but will now be dominated by the Middle East war. Macron landed shortly before 5:30 pm (0830 GMT) in rainy and windy Tokyo, ahead of an exp»»»

Discussions are ‌under way for a UN investigation into the killing of more than 390 employees in the two-year Gaza war, the head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency said on Tuesday, making it the deadliest conflict in the body's history. "I believe that we need to have a panel – a high-level panel»»»

New Delhi: India will launch the world’s largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. India’s government calls the $1.24 billion count a “gigantic exercise of national importance” that could support “inclusive gover»»»

Kyrgyzstan has expressed support for reforming the World Trade Organization, including the restoration of its dispute settlement system and enhanced support for developing countries. Kyrgyzstan’s representative to the WTO, Nurbek Maksutov, stated. The press service of the Ministry of Economy and Co»»»

Cape Canaveral: NASA began its two-day countdown Monday ahead of what is slated to be its first crewed moonshot in more than half a century, a long-anticipated loop around Earth's satellite that is to pave the way for future exploration. The first window to launch from the Kennedy Space Center in F»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: A humpback whale struggling in shallow waters off Germany's northern Baltic Sea coast has freed itself for a third time and has now disappeared, a police spokesman told AFP Tuesday. "The whale seems to have left Wismar. However, there have been no sightings so far," the spokesma»»»

The topic of rising prices of food and fuels in Bulgaria dominates Tuesday's news media. ECONOMY Trud’s front-page story reads that the prices and the inflation rate are jointly going up. One in three retailers expects retail prices to go up over the next three months, according to a survey of busi»»»

We are living through a moment of inflection in which the economy, after decades of dominance of efficiency and globalization, is once again becoming subordinate to geopolitics. If the beginning of the millennium was marked by the illusion of perpetual stability, the rapid succession of recent cris»»»

Jakarta, Indonesia: Indonesia said on Tuesday it would not increase fuel prices despite rising budget pressures from the war in the Middle East. A government statement sent to AFP said there would be no increase "for subsidised or non-subsidised" fuel from April 1, and urged citizens not to panic i»»»

Dubai: Rain returned to the UAE on Tuesday, with showers descending on several emirates through the afternoon as a surface low-pressure system combined with an upper-air trough pushed unstable conditions across the country. Residents in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and parts of Abu Dhabi re»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has carried out four operations against American and Israeli terrorist targets in the early hours of Tuesday, delivering blows as part of the 88th wave of Operation True Promise 4. The IRGC Public Relations Department announced that the naval forces l»»»

Beijing expressed "gratitude" on Tuesday as it said three Chinese ships had transited the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has all but closed during the war in the Middle East. "Following coordination with relevant parties, three Chinese vessels recently transited the Strait of Hormuz; we expre»»»

US prosecutors have “nothing” on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was abducted by US commandos in early January and indicted on several charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession, National Assembly deputy and his son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, has exclusively told RT. A member »»»

London, March 31 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived at British government headquarters in London for a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials. Earlier Tuesday, President al-Sharaa arrived in London on an official visit to the United Kingdom, accompanied by a ministerial »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s ultra luxury property market has set a new benchmark, with a Burj Khalifa penthouse leased for Dh12 million per year, the highest annual apartment rent recorded in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The duplex residence spans the 87th and 88th floo»»»

The U.N. Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning North Korea's human rights violations during a session in Geneva Monday. The Council's 61st session opened on Feb. 23, as seen in this file photo. File Photo by Valentin Flauraud/EPA SEOUL, March 31 (UPI) -- The United Nations Human Righ»»»

A homemade marzipan egg made from cashews, almond, sugar and a bit of rose water. It's warm, comforting and just spells home. That’s the little touch of love that Dubai-based Priscilla Dorris Janarthanan, a homemaker, cook and hair technician brings to Easter. Their family follows a routine: Begin »»»

Dubai: The BBC’s decision to sack Scott Mills relates to a 2016 police investigation into “serious sexual offences” against a teenage boy, according to a Mirror report. Mills was questioned by police under caution but the case was dropped because of a lack of evidence. However the news outlet claim»»»

The United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan early Tuesday, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The attacks were testament to the intensity of the monthlong war the U.S. and Israel launched against Iran, whic»»»

Israel's parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane. The passage of the bill marked the culmination of a yea»»»

Gulf allies of the United States, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging President Donald Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn't been weakened enough by the monthlong U.S.-led bombing campaign, according to U.S., Gulf and Israeli officia»»»

Dubai; Abu Dhabi-based ePointZero is moving to deepen its presence in global energy infrastructure with a $2.25 billion acquisition of US-based Traverse Midstream Partners. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The deal gives the company full ownership of a portfolio tied to»»»

Dubai: UAE schools have told Grade 12 students that IB final examinations this year will not go ahead, with results instead to be awarded through a special contingency measure. According to circulars sent out by Dubai IB schools, the International Baccalaureate Organisation has confirmed that stude»»»

The military escalation in the Middle East, now into its fifth week, may cost economies in the region from 3.7 to 6 percent of their collective Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a staggering loss of $120-194 billion, a new United Nations study found. “Coupled with an estimated rise in unemployment of u»»»

Japan has deployed long-range missiles in a southwest region near China, its defense minister said Tuesday, at a time when ties with Beijing are at their lowest in recent years. The missiles were installed in Kumamoto in the southern region of Kyushu, as Japan is attempting to shore up its military»»»

Israel's emergency services said Tuesday that eight people with minor injuries were evacuated to hospitals in the Tel Aviv area, where police reported falling munitions fragments after an alert for incoming Iranian missiles. Six of the injured were treated in the city of Bnei Brak, which is largely»»»

The United Nations’ most powerful body will convene an emergency session Tuesday after officials announced that three peacekeepers in southern Lebanon had been killed in the last 24 hours. The meeting was scheduled after a request from France. It was unclear who was behind the projectile and explos»»»

Bulgarian Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky took part in a memorial ceremony in Bucha, marking the victims of the Russian army’s invasion of the town, where more than 630 people were killed following the start of the war. The event coincided with a special meeting of EU foreign ministers att»»»

Botswana is in talks with Angola to acquire about a 30% stake in that country's $6.6bn Lobito refinery project, currently under construction, as Gaborone seeks to strengthen long-term fuel supply security.  Minister o»»»

Botswana is in talks with Angola to acquire about a 30% stake in that country's $6.6bn Lobito refinery project, currently under construction, as Gaborone seeks to strengthen long-term fuel supply security.  Minister o»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based IHC is moving to take control of India’s Sammaan Capital in a $1 billion deal that signals a focus on financial services and emerging market growth. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The investment will give IHC a 41.5% stake in the mortgage-focuse»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have confirmed that the loud sounds heard across various parts of the city earlier were caused by successful air defence interception operations. The explosions were part of routine defensive measures to neutralise incoming threats, and there is no immediate danger to re»»»

Doha, Qatar: UAE and Saudi Arabia defence systems today dealt with missile and drone attacks from Iran. Earlier today, the Saudi Ministry of Defence said it had intercepted eight ballistic missiles launched towards Riyadh and the Eastern province. Meanwhile, the average retail price of gasoline in »»»

The Committee on Budget, Economic, and Fiscal Policy of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan approved draft framework agreements between Kyrgyzstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Under t»»»

Dubai: The Miss Universe Philippines Organisation (MUPH) has sparked widespread curiosity after confirming that one delegate from its roster has been removed, without revealing her identity. The lack of detail has prompted a wave of speculation online, with pageant followers attempting to piece tog»»»

Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaer, the U.N. special coordinator for Lebanon, issued a scathing statement Monday, saying that the humanitarian impact in southern Lebanon as Israel trades fire with Hezbollah has reached devastating levels. The envoy detailed the three U.N. peacekeepers and nine Lebanese para»»»

India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. The South Asian nation, home to an estimated 1.4 billion people, faces mounting challenges in providing electricity, food and housing to its»»»

Dubai: Authorities in the UAE have issued a safety alert after earlier reassuring residents that the situation was under control following incoming missile and drone threats from Iran. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that UAE air defence systems engaged and intercepted the potential threats»»»

Sharjah Police has reported a traffic accident blocking traffic on Emirates Street from Bridge No. 7 towards Al Rahmaniya Tunnel. The incident has caused slow-moving traffic in the area, and authorities are urging drivers to remain patient and consider using alternative routes while emergency teams»»»

New Delhi, India: India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. The South Asian nation, home to an estimated 1.4 billion people, faces mounting challenges in providing electricity, food »»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»