Can you smoke in public in UAE? Rules, fines, permitted areas: What you need to know | World News
In the UAE, smoking in public is largely banned unless you're in a designated outdoor area or a licensed, enclosed smoking room/ Representative image The United Arab Emirates has some…
When Is UAE’s Next Public Holiday? Will Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Bring a Long Weekend? | World News
UAE residents look forward to a potential three-day weekend this September for the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday holiday/ Photo: pixabay After the recent three-day break for Islamic New Year, UAE residents…
EU presses China to stop ‘harming European security’
BRUSSELS: EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday urged Beijing to stop undermining Europe's security, as China's top diplomat held talks in Brussels ahead of a leaders' summit later…
No PM Modi-Xi Jinping moment: China says president to skip Brics Summit, premier Li to attend
File photo of China's President Xi Jinping (Pic credit: PTI) Chinese premier Li Qiang will represent China at the 17th Brics Summit in Brazil later this week, marking the first…
Methane-tracking satellite backed by Bezos lost in space
An $88 million (€77.4 million) satellite backed by Jeff Bezos has disappeared in space while conducting a climate change mission, New Zealand officials said on Wednesday.MethaneSAT, which was designed to…
Japanese islanders left sleepless after 900 quakes hit
TOKYO: A remote island chain in southern Japan has been shaken by more than 900 quakes in the last two weeks, the weather agency said Wednesday, with residents saying they…
Pakistan: 2 students die, 19 others injured after LPG cylinder blast
Two female college students died and 19 others were injured on Wednesday after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder exploded in a college van in Ahmedpur East, ARY News reported.The…
Ceasefire talks: Israel’s FM says releasing hostages ‘opportunity’ for Gaza; Hamas insists on full end to war
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar (Image credits: AP) Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday said any chance to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza must not be missed,…
Europe to get respite from record heat: Atlantic winds to bring down temperatures; experts warn of economic, health fallout
Representative image (Image credit: AP) After days of extreme heat, Europe is expected to get some relief starting Wednesday, with thunderstorms and cooler temperatures forecast to move in from the…
Melbourne to Brisbane: Snake found on board; Virgin Australia flight delayed by 2 hours
Virgin Australia flight delayed by 2 hours (AP Image) A domestic Virgin Australia flight was delayed for nearly two hours after a 60-centimetre (2 foot) green tree snake was discovered…
