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Alarming new research indicates that the current policies aimed at limiting global warming will expose over 20 per cent of the world population to extreme and potentially life-threatening heat by the end of this century.

Shopaholics are in for a treat this weekend with the return of Dubai's 3-Day Super Sale (3DSS).

Two of the world’s rarest jewelry masterpieces have been unveiled at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DMCC).

A food hall, spanning 70,000 square metres, and billed as the largest in the Middle East is scheduled to open in Dubai in December 2023.

Dubai Municipality has expanded its beach tourism offerings by introducing three new night swimming beaches in Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3 and Umm Suqeim 1.

The UAE Space Agency has launched its latest ground-breaking expedition into space, the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt.

Dubai's taxi sector continues to witness a robust growth rate.

Sharjah's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a project aimed at easing traffic on Al Ittihad Street, which links the emirate with Dubai.

Customs inspectors at Sharjah's Khalid Port seized over 60 kg of narcotics during the first quarter of this year as they foiled nine drug smuggling attempts.

A 15-year-old girl who is accused of having started a fire at a school dormitory in Guyana last week was charged with 19 murders on Monday.

President Tayyip Erdogan extended his two decades in power in elections on Sunday, winning a mandate to pursue increasingly authoritarian policies which have polarised Turkey and strengthened its position as a regional military power.

Heavy and sustained clashes could be heard on Monday in parts of Sudan's capital, residents said, hours before the expiry of a shaky ceasefire deal that had brought some respite from a six-week-old conflict but little humanitarian access.

The waters in Venice's main canal turned fluorescent green on Sunday in the area near the Rialto bridge and authorities are seeking to trace the cause, Italy's fire department said.

Russia launched a new wave of air attacks on Kyiv in early hours on Monday using drones and cruise missiles, with the military administration of the Ukrainian capital saying defence forces shot down more than 40 targets.

Owners of holiday homes in Dubai will now be required to display a QR code on the main entrances of their properties.

Singapore's state investor, Temasek Holdings, announced on Monday that it has reduced compensation for the team responsible for recommending its investment in the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange, as well as its senior management team.

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, has headed a UAE delegation to the Development Road Conference, which launched in Iraq under the patronage of Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani.

Dubai Customs has equipped the Jebel Ali and TECOM Customs Centre with a first-of-its-kind advanced system in the world for inspecting heavy and light vehicles, equipment, and yachts through X-ray scanning.

US President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy reached a tentative deal to suspend the federal government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Saturday evening, ending a months-long stalemate.

Chennai Super Kings won a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title, beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final in Ahmedabad.

World number three Novak Djokovic began his quest for a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam singles title after sweeping past American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-3 6-2 7-6 in the opening round of the French Open.

Chennai Super Kings have been handed a revised victory target of 171 off 15 overs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.

Chelsea appointed Mauricio Pochettino as head coach on Monday, tasking the former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain manager with reviving their fortunes after a dismal season.

Everton emerged from a nerve-shredding afternoon with their Premier League status intact thanks to a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at Goodison Park as Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated in a dramatic season finale on Sunday.

Merve Dizdar, best actress winner at the Cannes Film Festival, returned to Turkey on Sunday and was met both by cheering fans and sharp criticism, highlighting the extreme polarisation in the country.

French director Justine Triet became the third female director to win the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or on Saturday, for "Anatomy of a Fall", beating out 20 other films in competition for the top prize.

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters said he was opposing fascism and bigotry when he wore a Nazi-style uniform on stage at a concert in Berlin that led German police to launch an investigation into the British musician.

Canadian pop singer Celine Dion announced on Friday that she was cancelling the European stretch of her world tour, scheduled to resume this summer, due to a medical condition that makes it difficult for her to perform.

British actor Hugh Grant's claims that journalists at the Sun used private investigators to tap his phone and burgle his house can proceed to trial, but his voicemail interception allegations were made too late, London’s High Court ruled on Friday.

Amid the growing hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in recent months, concerns about job displacement have become a common topic of discussion.

The cheap and cheerful savoury Japanese pancake that stirs both feelings of local pride and deep rivalry in the city of Hiroshima has found its newest fan in British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

A professor at Texas A&M University failed over half of his class after an incident involving the use of OpenAI's language model, ChatGPT, Rolling Stone reported.

A Nigerian chef has spent 100 hours preparing meals non-stop, aiming to set a Guinness World Record for the longest ever cooking session by an individual.

A pair of Orcas, also known as killer whales, have been spotted off the coast of Abu Dhabi.

With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

From fresh seafood to beautiful weather and stunning beaches, Phuket is a perfect destination for your next getaway.

If you love the sun, sand and the beach, then you are bound to fall in love with Seychelles.

This tiny island in South East Asia is the perfect place for an all-in-one Asian holiday.