Man arrested after car crashes into security barriers in Westminster
A man has been arrested after he smashed his car into the barriers outside the Houses of Parliament in London.According to media reports, witnesses heard a “loud bang” as the silver vehicle hit the…
UAE announces Eid Al Adha holidays for private sector
The UAE has announced Eid Al Adha holidays for the private sector.According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the holidays will begin from Monday, August 20, to Wednesday, August…
Two workers burnt to death in Dubai
Two workers in Dubai burned to death over the weekend while working at an aluminium factory in Jebel Ali.Police say they were standing in front of a furnace when bricks collapsed on top of them,…
Taliban militants overrun Afghan army base, capture dozens of soldiers
At least 10 Afghan soldiers have been killed, 15 others wounded and dozens taken hostage as Taliban militants overran large parts of an army base in northern Afghanistan. According to…
Salah referred to police for using phone while driving
A video has emerged showing Mohamed Salah using his phone while driving.The Liverpool striker has been referred to the police by his club after the film was shared by fans on social media.In a…
Elon Musk says Saudis back plan to take Tesla private
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says Saudi Arabia is backing his latest plans for Tesla.Musk surprised investors and analysts with a tweet last week announcing his plans to take Tesla private at $420 (around AED…
Another firefighter killed battling California wildfire
A firefighter has been killed battling the largest recorded wildfire in California history. According to reports, the firefighter was the first recorded fatality from battling the…
Dubai airline ordered to pay compensation for 2016 crash
Two Russian siblings have won compensation for the death of their parents in a 2016 plane crash.Flydubai has been ordered to pay the siblings AED 800,000 for the Rostov-on-Don incident, which…
Turkey blames US for economic woes
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the US was seeking to “stab it in the back” as the country’s economic woes worsen.Last week the Turkish Lira plummeted after the US imposed sanctions on…
Manchester United optimistic about De Gea extension
Manchester United are optimistic that David De Gea will sign a new long-term contract with the club.The Spaniard goalkeeper’s current deal expires in 2019.However, the club says it’s eager to begin…