New Delhi: Following back to back defeats in the last two World Cup games, England’s chances of making it to the semi-finals are in jeopardy. And Pakistan’s win over New Zealand on Wednesday has made the scenario much more difficult for England. ### With eight points from seven games, the Eoin Morgan-led side are currently placed…
Sharjah: Set to promote and nurture a deep-rooted trait of the UAE heritage, the 7th edition of ‘Dried Fish and Fishing’ festival kicked off in Dibba Al Hisn, Sharjah, on Wednesday. ### The much-awaited four-day fiesta, annually held under the patronage of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, features an array of heritage activities,…
Barcelona: Brazilian goalkeeper Neto is on his way to Barcelona from Valencia in an exchange deal with Jasper Cillessen, Barca’s backup stopper heading the other way, the Spanish champions said on Thursday. ### Neto, 29, has signed a four-year deal at Camp Nou for €26 million with €nine million in add-ons and a €200 million…
Grenoble: The two municipal swimming pools in the southeast French city of Grenoble have been shut down, despite the current heatwave, after a row over the use of full-body Islamic burkini swimsuit, the local mayor said Wednesday. ### On Sunday, and last month, Muslim women clad in burkinis went to swim in the pools at…
Cairo: The Saudi Arabia-led military coalition in Yemen on Wednesday said it intercepted an Al Houthi drone launched towards the kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. ### The drone was intercepted in Yemeni airspace after Al Houthi militants launched it from northern Sanaa, the coalition added. Click Here: toulon rugby shop melbourne### The Iran-aligned…
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: Pakistan kept alive their chances of reaching the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, cruising to a six-wicket win against previously unbeaten New Zealand at Edgbaston. ### ### New Zealand scored 237 for six in their 50 overs but that total proved inadequate as Babar Azam scored an impressive unbeaten 101 and Haris…
Abu Dhabi ### Ladies Night ###### It’s Ladies’ Night at Yas Waterworld tonight so grab the gals and follow Dana’s quest for the legendary lost pearl, along with 40 other rides to choose from. Extended hours will see the park open on Thursdays from 6pm until 11pm for Ladies’ Days. A live female DJ plays….
Dubai: The father of a five-year-old boy, who sustained third-degree burns after accidentally pouring acid on himself, has cautioned parents against storing hazardous items at home even as he appeals for help for his son’s treatment. ### Abdul Rahman was playing with his grandmother Misbah Parveen on May 7, 2017, when the mishap occurred. He…
Dubai: The recently released detailed data on the UAE’s GDP by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority and analysed by the Economics Team at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) showed real headline GDP growth accelerated to 1.7 per cent in 2018 from 0.5 per cent in 2017. ### The growth was largely driven by stronger…
Birmingham: The New Zealanders are doing it again. Often the quiet achievers at Cricket World Cups, New Zealand can secure their eighth semi-final spot with a win against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday. ### The unbeaten Black Caps have 11 points from six games, seventh-placed Pakistan have five points with an outside chance of advancing….