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…
When Is UAE’s next public holiday? Will Prophet Muhammad’s birthday bring a long weekend?
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…
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…
Can you smoke in public in UAE? Rules, fines, permitted areas: What you need to know
In the UAE, smoking in public is largely banned unless you're in a designated outdoor area or a licensed, enclosed smoking room/ Representative imageThe United Arab Emirates has some of…
Dubai to welcome IIM Ahmedabad and two top-ranked global universities in 2025-26
New university campuses will bolster Dubai’s reputation as a global education hub by 2026./ image : IIM Ahmedabad, officialDubai is set to strengthen its position as a global education hub…
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…
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 in…
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 Atlantic…
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,…
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…
