News
– Cyclone Arnab made landfall in India’s Andhra Pradesh state early on Wednesday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people from the eastern coast. The India Meteorological Department classified Arnab as a very severe cyclonic storm, the third-highest category
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the flydubai crew members involved in the in-flight incident on September 30, in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid is Vice President, Prime
– Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended an official dinner banquet hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during his official visit to Canada. The banquet was held in honour of Sheikh
– African countries are feeling the economic fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran, with rising fuel and fertiliser prices threatening food security, trade officials have warned. Ministers from the region and a senior UN trade official raised the concerns
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an interaction with members of parliament from BRICS nations during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. Modi and the visiting parliamentary delegates exchanged perspectives on a wide range of issues. The two-day
– India and Poland agreed to double their bilateral trade by 2030 after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi. The target was one of four announcements in a list of outcomes
Business
– Brent crude rose above $115 a barrel on Wednesday as traders reacted to reports of possible renewed US strikes on Iran. Brent futures climbed $1.48, or 1.3%, to $115.36 by 01:40 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose
– Microsoft is offering a voluntary exit package to about 27% of its workforce as it seeks to fund a costly AI infrastructure expansion while protecting capital efficiency. The offer, announced on Monday, applies to certain employees in the United
– South Korea’s current account surplus reached $116.63 billion in the second quarter, the second-largest among major economies after China, central bank data showed. The surplus was larger than those of Germany and Japan combined, Yonhap News Agency reported. China
– Bilateral trade between Russia and Oman reached $1.5 billion in the first seven months of 2026, its highest level in a decade, according to Sergei Shoigu. The Secretary of Russia’s Security Council said trade had increased 22-fold over the
– Japan’s exports rose for a 13th straight month in September, but faster growth in imports left the country with a trade deficit of 536.6 billion yen. Preliminary figures from the Ministry of Finance showed exports up 16.7% year on
– South Korea’s semiconductor exports surged 222.5% year on year to $27.5 billion in the first 20 days of October, driving total exports to $61.6 billion. Overall outbound shipments more than doubled from the same period last year, according to
– Oil prices climbed sharply on Friday, with Brent crude touching $110 a barrel for the first time since May. Worries that escalating Middle East tensions could further tighten supplies drove the rally. Brent for December delivery settled up $3.94,
Sports
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday. The win at New York/New Jersey Stadium moved Norway into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after two group matches. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen also scored for Norway
Portugal turned a clear ranking gap into a straightforward 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K at Houston Stadium. Portugal entered the match ranked fifth by FIFA, while Uzbekistan stood 50th and was playing its first
Lionel Messi turned another World Cup night into a record-setting stage as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Group J on Monday, with the 38-year-old captain scoring both goals at Dallas Stadium. Messi struck in the 38th minute and again in
Egypt recorded their first FIFA World Cup win with a 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand in Group G at BC Place in Vancouver. The result ended Egypt’s long wait for a tournament victory. It also came against the lowest-ranked
The United States beat Australia 2-0 on Friday in a FIFA World Cup Group D match at Seattle Stadium, reaching the Round of 32 with one group game left. The co-hosts moved to six points from two matches. Australia stayed
Portugal opened its FIFA World Cup Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s ineffective attacking display became a central part of a frustrating result. João Neves gave
France opened their FIFA World Cup Group I campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe scored twice after halftime and Bradley Barcola added the other goal. Ibrahim Mbaye scored late
South Korea opened its FIFA World Cup Group A campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium. Hwang In-beom scored the equalizer and set up the winner as Korea Republic recovered from a second-half deficit on Thursday night.
DUBAI, March 28, 2026: American colt Magnitude won the 30th Dubai World Cup on Saturday night at Meydan Racecourse, delivering a commanding performance in the emirate’s flagship horse racing event and handing the United States its ninth victory in the history of the
DUBAI: Tallon Griekspoor will face former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the men’s singles final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after both players won their semifinals on Friday at the ATP 500 event. Griekspoor, ranked 25th, reached his first Dubai
PALLEKELE: Pakistan batter Babar Azam made 25 off 24 balls as England beat Pakistan by two wickets on Feb. 24 in a Super Eight match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with England captain Harry Brook striking 100 off 50 deliveries
DUBAI: Jessica Pegula captured her first Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships crown on Saturday, beating two-time champion Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 in the women’s singles final to secure an early birthday milestone at a WTA 1000 event. Pegula, ranked No. 5,
Automotive
STUTTGART, November 19, 2025: Porsche has introduced the first fully electric version of its flagship SUV, the Cayenne, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s electrification program. The new Cayenne Electric delivers up to 850 kW, equivalent to 1,156 PS, accelerating from zero to
BERLIN, Oct. 25, 2025: Porsche AG reported an operating loss of €967 million for the third quarter of 2025, its first quarterly loss since the company went public in 2022. The result compares with an operating profit of €974 million in the
WASHINGTON, October 9, 2025: U.S. auto safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following reports of traffic violations and multiple crashes involving the software. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Cadillac has unveiled its latest concept vehicle, the all-electric Elevated Velocity crossover, ahead of its public debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California, on August 15, 2025. Designed as a high-performance 2+2 luxury crossover, the Elevated Velocity concept integrates Cadillac’s V-Series
United States automakers are recalibrating their strategies following significant shifts in federal electric vehicle policy under President Donald Trump. Since taking office, Trump has acted to dismantle measures favoring EVs, beginning with an executive order to eliminate what he described as
Lamborghini has unveiled the first Ad Personam edition of its newly launched Temerario, debuting in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, during the height of the summer season. The model, named Temerario “Porto Cervo” for the occasion, was introduced at a private gathering
Dodge has announced that starting August 13, 2025, every model in the 2026 Dodge Durango lineup will come standard with a HEMI V-8 engine. This marks the first time the entire Durango range, from the base GT to the high-performance SRT
Mercedes-Benz has announced significant price reductions for its EQ electric vehicle (EV) lineup in the United States, in response to weakening demand and the impact of new trade tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump. The automaker is also temporarily suspending
Lifestyle
Sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits, and fewer outdoor activities often take a toll on one’s health. Contrary, the need to exercise or burn those extra calories often becomes an onerous task for many. Many adults narrate reasons like lack of
The world’s tallest digital Happy Valentine’s Day message of love; the world’s largest L.E.D. animated kissing lips; the world’s most-enormous electronic hearts; and a colossal collage of flying Cupids, are lighting-up the South Florida skyline this holiday, at the 60-story
Southern California interior designer and popular lifestyle influencer Becki Owens has launched her home furnishings line, Becki Owens Living. Owens created this custom collection of over 1000 pieces across 40 categories – from furniture to lighting to home décor –
To celebrate the indescribable drive and competitive spirit of all athletes and fans, Apple launched the International Collection bands for Apple Watch, featuring 22 limited-edition Sport Loop bands with colorful designs that represent those nations across the globe. Each band