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»»»

At 65, she feels younger than she did at 45. Dubai-based Anuradha Chatterjee feels that she is living her second life. "I've been a homemaker my whole life, looking after my husband and children, sending them off to college. My husband died a few years ago, and I was all alone at home. I was just l»»»

K Developments has launched Palencia Plaza, a mixed-use project in Shorouk City, east Cairo, with investments estimated at EGP 1.5bn. The development forms part of the company’s expansion strategy in commercial, administrative, and medical real estate. Chairperson Omar El-Fayoumi said the project r»»»

1/10A participant poses, caked in mud as they compete in the annual Maldon Mud Race in Maldon, east England.AFP2/10A couple with a dog ride a motorbike at Enqelab Square in Tehran.AFP3/10An aerial view shows people visiting a hillside in full bloom with azaleas during the annual Azalea Festival in »»»

From North Korea to Japan to the United States, the members of K-pop band 1VERSE are from diverse backgrounds. Yuka Royer sits down with Seok, Aito, Kenny and Nathan, as they made a stop in Paris during their world tour.  But first, some 20,000 seafarers remain stuck in the Persian Gulf amid t»»»

VIRGINIA, USA: An alleged Daesh group militant was convicted on Wednesday of a conspiracy charge in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the US military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Mohammad Sharifullah faces a maximum prison sentence of 20 years after his one-count »»»

Demis Hassabis, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Google DeepMind (L), shakes hands with South Korea's legendary Go player Lee Sedol at an event held in Seoul on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, reunited Wednesday with South Korea's legendary»»»

You might or might know that career anxiety that creeps up every few years: You're plagued by the thought, what do I need to learn now so I’m not left behind later? Coding, AI, finding out what the ‘newest’ tools are, before everything becomes mainstream? Where do we go from here? It gets rather ov»»»

Iran’s ruling system, built over 47 years since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, is showing signs of deepening strain, analysts and a US think-tank reported Wednesday. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), based in Washington DC, stated that economic hardship, internal rivalries, international pres»»»

MindSpire Education, the regional K-12 platform formerly known as Spark Education Platform, officially launched its new brand identity at an exclusive ceremony at Bab Samhan, A Luxury Collection Hotel, in the heart of historic Diriyah. The launch marks the next stage of growth for one of the region»»»

On April 29, 1945, troops of the U.S. Seventh Army liberated 32,000 prisoners at the Nazi regime's Dachau concentration camp near Munich, Germany. 1 of 5 | Workers present the stolen iron gate with the slogan "Arbeit macht frei" ("Work will set you free") after its return to the site in Dachau, Ger»»»

German tabloid Bild has published nude images of a Ukrainian woman allegedly linked to the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. According to media reports, the woman was part of a group of Ukrainian nationals suspected by German investigators of renting the yacht Andromeda to carry out t»»»

WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria: A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Daesh group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said. The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities stil»»»

North Korea ramped up executions during the COVID-19 pandemic and intensified crackdowns on South Korean media access, a report released Tuesday said. In this photo, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears at a ruling party congress in February. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, April 28 (UPI) -- North»»»

Dubai: In a fresh development in the estate dispute involving late businessman Sanjay Kapur, the Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice on a plea filed by Rani Kapur, seeking responses from Priya Sachdev Kapur and 22 others. The court also indicated that mediation may be an appropriate rout»»»

Dubai: Kerala is moving towards short, scheduled power curbs during peak hours as electricity demand surges to record levels, straining the state’s grid and triggering intermittent outages across several regions. According to Indo-Asian News Service, authorities are preparing to regulate supply for»»»

An extra week of negotiations to complete an international agreement on handling future pandemics kicked off in Geneva on Monday, with sharp divisions holding up an accord. Wealthy countries and developing nations are at loggerheads in the talks at the World Health Organization over how the pandemi»»»

Dubai: Global and regional pharmaceutical companies operating in the UAE say closer coordination with the Emirates Drug Establishment is helping keep medicines, vaccines and medical technologies moving, even as supply chains face pressure from changing demand and global logistics disruptions. Sign »»»

Dubai: Millions of tulips have burst into colour at Keukenhof, the world-famous flower park located near Amsterdam. Open for just eight weeks each spring, the garden attracts tens of thousands of visitors daily from across the globe. Spread across vast landscaped grounds, the vibrant display showca»»»

GENEVA: An extra week of negotiations to complete the crucial missing piece of an international agreement on handling future pandemics kicks off Monday at the WHO, with sharp divisions holding up an accord.Wealthy countries and developing nations are at loggerheads in the World Health Organization »»»

Schools are preparing to gradually resume outdoor activities after a period of disruption caused by the recent Iran–Israel–US conflict, which had forced campuses to shift to distance learning and suspend all physical, outdoor engagement. Also Read: UAE schools reopen: Safety plans, roles of schools»»»

For seven years, Qurratulain Jawad’s son was homeschooled. As she explains, “It was a big transition for him. We also wanted him to use the school bus to build independence, but he had never used one before,” she explains. And so, she requested the centre if she could accompany him on the bus for f»»»

The commissioning of the INS Aridhaman marks an important point in India’s nuclear triad, giving it a third nuclear ballistic missile submarine meaning that the nation can now maintain a continuous at-sea deterrent, Carnegie India writes. »»»

The commissioning of the INS Aridhaman marks an important point in India’s nuclear triad, giving it a third nuclear ballistic missile submarine meaning that the nation can now maintain a continuous at-sea deterrent, Carnegie India writes. »»»

The commissioning of the INS Aridhaman marks an important point in India’s nuclear triad, giving it a third nuclear ballistic missile submarine meaning that the nation can now maintain a continuous at-sea deterrent, Carnegie India writes. »»»

LISBON: Portugal midfielder Bruno ‌Fernandes expressed hope that he and his teammates can help crown Cristiano Ronaldo’s international ​career by winning the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old Ronaldo is set to appear in a record sixth World Cup in June, a tournament expected to be the final major cha»»»

1/29A stunning solar halo captured over Abu Dhabi by Adel Beheiry.Adel Beheiry2/29Nature’s prescription at Kalba Hanging Garden, where greenery and calm views offer a peaceful escape captured by Ali Mazahir.Ali Mazahir3/29Ankita Vaghela captures a vibrant sky glowing with colour and natural beauty »»»

Hybe Chairman Bang Si-hyuk speaks to reporters as he arrives at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Sept. 15, 2025, for questioning over unfair stock trading allegations. File Photo by Yonhap Prosecutors said Friday they have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, cha»»»

A final court ruling confirmed a decision by the Commission for Illegal Asset Forfeiture (CIAF) to confiscate EUR 116,000 (BGN 227,000) in unlawfully acquired assets in connection with a case involving possession with intent to distribute high-risk narcotic substances in particularly large quantiti»»»

Dubai: In a small art studio in the Gaza Strip, children are finding comfort and joy through an unusual form of therapy — interacting with animals. Rabbits, dogs, hedgehogs and birds are part of structured psychological support sessions designed to help children cope with stress. Project leader Ras»»»

Phew. That was an effort. EU leaders met in Brussels yesterday and signed off on releasing the €90bn loan for Ukraine that will keep it in the fight with Russia for another two years. They also passed the twentieth sanctions package on Russia, however, that was gutted of some of its most painful me»»»

1/11Kamal Haasan, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president and actor, along with his daughter, actress Shruti Haasan, shows his inked finger after casting his vote during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, April 23, 2026.IANS2/11Superstar Rajinikanth arr»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Co., is preparing to compete from April 24 to 26 at the 2026 Paris Open Grand Prix, one of the world’s leading international competitions. Official weigh-ins are scheduled for April 24, followed by preliminary and semifina»»»

Kaleem Gul’s workday looks a little different from most. By day, he works across Dubai as a Talabat delivery rider; by evening, he returns to a different responsibility, caring for more than 70 stray cats near his home in the Al Quoz Industrial Area. It is a routine that doesn't stop. The cats depe»»»

In a landmark move that cements its standing as the premier destination for off-road and adventure enthusiasts in the region, AUTOBOT AUTOWORKS WLL has announced a new Agency Agreement with K-MAN, a globally recognised leader in advanced suspension technology. The agreement was officially signed du»»»

Dubai has announced an ambitious new addition to its public transport network with the launch of the Gold Line metro project. Revealed on X by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai the Dh34 billion initiative will span 42»»»

KYIV: Ukraine has asked Turkiye to host a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and ​Russian President Vladimir Putin, its top diplomat said, as Kyiv seeks to reinvigorate stalling peace talks.“We asked the Turks about it, we asked some other capitals,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in»»»

There are few places in Dubai where you can still eat luqaimat under fairy lights and enjoy Thai noodles from a floating boat, all in one evening, all without emptying your wallet. And after its closure during the Iran–Israel–US conflict, Global Village is finally open again. It's almost the same a»»»

MOSCOW: Russia’s army said Tuesday its Africa Corps unit had freed two hostages — employees of Russian geology company — held in Mali, almost two years after they were captured by an Al-Qaeda-linked group in neighboring Niger. In August 2024, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) re»»»