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Hong Kong officially withdraws controversial extradition bill after months of protests

While Lam had announced plans of withdrawing the extradition law in September, reports suggest protesters demand "five demands, not one less" from lawmakers.

Oct 23, 2019

Pakistani singer dons suicide vest, threatens PM Modi; Twitter calls her out for insensitivity

Rabi Pirzada's tweet has sparked outrage on social media, the post comes across as a threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 23, 2019

Amid rising competition, Oman plans another airline to focus on domestic sector

The Sultanate has been focusing on developing Muscat as a regional hub similar to Dubai or Qatar for several years with a series of measures, including strengthening of state-owned Oman Air and heavily investing in modernising the country's two international airports – Muscat and Salalah.

Oct 22, 2019

Why is the Thai government turning to Indians for tourism?

Tourism contributes to around 18 per cent of GDP in Thailand and with the dramatic dip in Chinese tourists, the country is scrambling to keep the revenue coming in.

Oct 21, 2019

Lebanon rocked as massive protest against corruption enters fourth day

Similar to the Arab spring protests in several countries that rocked the Middle East region in 2011, people in the capital city Beirut, Tripoli and Tyre thronged waving the national flag, formed human chains and chanted "those in power should be ousted."

Oct 21, 2019

Egypt unveils biggest ancient coffins found in Luxor with inscriptions, paintings

A team of Egyptian archaeologists discovered a distinctive group of 30 colored wooden coffins for men, women and children in a cache at Al-Asasif cemetery on Luxor's west bank.

Oct 21, 2019

Abu Dhabi archaeologists discover world's oldest pearl dating back to Neolithic period

The significant discovery shows that pearls and oysters were being used in the UAE nearly 8,000 years ago.

Oct 21, 2019

Majority of young Arabs concerned about alarming levels of unemployment, survey finds

The Arab Youth Survey 2019 found that as many as 89 per cent of young Arabs are worried about unemployment in their countries.

Oct 21, 2019

UAE gears up one-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai

The mega event is expected to attract about 25 million visitors over a period of six months to the prestigious venue, which is spread across 4.38 square kilometres in Dubai South economic zone.

Oct 20, 2019

Huawei in early talks with US firms to license 5G platform: Huawei executive

Vincent Pang, senior vice president and board director at the company said some firms had expressed interest in both a long-term deal or a one-off transfer.

Oct 20, 2019

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Indian business tycoon Yusuffali turns good Samaritan for paralysed UAE-based NRI

Apart from settling debts totalling 400,000 dirhams, a series of legal issues and problems related to immigration were resolved after discussions with the relevant authorities in the UAE.

Oct 20, 2019

This 'shocking' request from the Royal Palace disturbed Kate Middleton; made Duchess feel bizarre and weird?

Kate and William's latest tour in Pakistan hit a snag when six Pakistani ministers walked out of the British High Commission reception, reportedly annoyed at their place at the gathering.

Oct 19, 2019

Afghanistan mosque bombing: 62 worshippers killed in twin blasts during Friday prayers

No group immediately claimed responsibility but the government accused Taliban insurgents, who are fighting to reimpose strict Islamic law after their 2001 ouster by US-led forces.

Oct 19, 2019

Kate Middleton and Prince William face 'shocking' insult in Pakistan by six ministers

Reportedly, Kate Middleton and Prince William are currently on their official royal visit of Pakistan.

Oct 18, 2019

El Chapo's son freed after cartel gunmen chase away security forces in Mexico

Security Minister Alfonso Durazo said a patrol by National Guard militarized police first came under attack from within a house in the city.

Oct 18, 2019

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World

Hong Kong officially withdraws controversial extradition bill after months of protests

Pakistani singer dons suicide vest, threatens PM Modi; Twitter calls her out for insensitivity

Amid rising competition, Oman plans another airline to focus on domestic sector

Why is the Thai government turning to Indians for tourism?

Lebanon rocked as massive protest against corruption enters fourth day

Egypt unveils biggest ancient coffins found in Luxor with inscriptions, paintings

Abu Dhabi archaeologists discover world's oldest pearl dating back to Neolithic period

Majority of young Arabs concerned about alarming levels of unemployment, survey finds

UAE gears up one-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai

Huawei in early talks with US firms to license 5G platform: Huawei executive

Indian business tycoon Yusuffali turns good Samaritan for paralysed UAE-based NRI

This 'shocking' request from the Royal Palace disturbed Kate Middleton; made Duchess feel bizarre and weird?

Afghanistan mosque bombing: 62 worshippers killed in twin blasts during Friday prayers

Kate Middleton and Prince William face 'shocking' insult in Pakistan by six ministers

El Chapo's son freed after cartel gunmen chase away security forces in Mexico

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh