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Boris Johnson to become UK premier today
DUBAI 24 July 2019: Boris Johnson, former London Mayor has won the battle to become United Kingdom’s next Prime Minister. He was elected leader of the British Tory Party by members beating contender Jeremy Hunt […]
Copter takes off, crashes into New York building
No indication crash is terror related: NYC Mayor NEW YORK 11 June 2019: A helicopter crashed into a New York City building. However, Mayor Bill de Blasio said there is no indication that yesterday’s helicopter crash […]
New 83-member Indian Cabinet to be sworn in today
NEW DELHI 27 May 2019: India will get its new government on May 30, President Ram Nath Kovind’s office announced yesterday. “The President will administer the Oath of Office and Secrecy to the Prime Minister […]
India plans to evacuate 800,000 as cyclone nears east coast
NEW DELHI 3 May 2019: India will use boats, buses and trains to evacuate 800,000 people along its east coast on Thursday ahead of an approaching cyclone that is forecast to make landfall within 24 […]
Mosque Shootings: NZ starts handing over bodies
New Zealand mosque shootings death toll rises to 50 CHRISTCHURCH 18 March 2019: The death toll in the New Zealand mosque shootings rose to 50 on Sunday after police said they found another body at […]
49 dead, 20 seriously hurt in NZ Friday prayers shootings
UAE condemns mass shooting at two mosques ABU DHABI 15 March 2019: The UAE has condemned the mass shooting at two Christchurch mosques, in New Zealand, which left 49 people dead and 20 others injured. […]
26 killed in landslides, floods in eastern Philippines
MANILA 31 December 2018: Twenty-six people have been killed in landslides and floods caused by a tropical depression that brought heavy rains over the eastern Philippines, police and emergency officials said Sunday. According to the […]
‘Cardless’ cash withdrawal from ATMs now in UAE
Your mobile is your new Debit Card DUBAI 16 December 2018: Now you can enjoy the convenience of withdrawing money from bank ATMs (automated teller machines) without having to physically carry your bank debit card. The […]
2nd Test: Aussies dig deep to salvage series
ABU DHABI 18 October 2018: Despite the Arabian sun bathing Zayed Cricket Stadium yesterday, Australia’s afternoon was severely clouded by their lower order batsman being dismissed in just 15 overs. Play resumes at 10am today […]