Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, proudly stood on Sunday at 11am to mark Flag Day in the UAE. ######### On his official Twitter account, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid said: “We hoisted the UAE flag today along with thousands of Emiratis…
A man in India allegedly decided to film his wife while she committed suicide instead of stopping her. ### The Incident took place in the district of Budaun in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, October 29, according to an international news website. ### The matter came to light after the maid filed a police complaint against…
Beirut: Thousands of protesters rallied outside Lebanon’s presidential palace on Sunday in a show of support for President Michel Aoun after protests calling for the ouster of the country’s elite that have toppled the government. ### Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned on Tuesday following unprecedented nationwide protests, deepening a political crisis and complicating efforts to…
Wellington: The safe hands of Colin de Grandhomme proved crucial as New Zealand drew level with England 1-1 in their Twenty20 international series in Wellington on Sunday. ### While de Grandhomme was pouching all four skied balls that went his way, England were left to rue an uncomfortable day in the field with six spilled…
Dubai: UAE residents can watch a rare astronomical alignment referred to as the Mercury Transit on November 11. Dubai Astronomy Group has organised an event from 4pm onwards at Al Thuraya Astronomy Centre. ### The event marks the rare passing of planet Mercury directly between the sun and earth, becoming visible against the solar disk….
Dubai: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has warned of potential flooding in the eastern coast on Monday, November 4. ### The NCEMA said that low-lying areas along the UAE’s East Coast may be hit by tropical storm Maha, which will be affected by strong winds and high tides. ### On its official Twitter…
Jurgen Klopp’s team are closing in on a club record for top-flight games without defeat and the midfielder does not expect his side to lose focus Liverpool are motivated to maintain their unbeaten streak in the Premier League and go one better than last season by lifting the title, according to midfielder Naby Keita. Jurgen…
Sharjah: America’s celebrated TV host and comedian Steve Harvey wants to launch a show in this region and would like to interview His Highness Shaikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. ### Speaking to Gulf News at the Sharjah International Book Fair, where he was the principal guest…
ABU DHABI: As part of the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to strengthen relations and develop financial and economic cooperation frameworks with other countries, Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, recently met with Steven Mnuchin, US Treasury Secretary, in Abu Dhabi. ### Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, Governor of the Central Bank of…
The sled dogs probably crested at a speed of 16km/h as they crossed Interstate 90 at the South Billings Boulevard overpass. Conditions were suboptimal in the Montana city that night; the wind whipped, the asphalt was cold and wet snow was falling. ### But the huskies seemed determined, and they were making good time –…