At least 521 houses, 31,985 hectares of land including rice fields, 19 bridges, and most main roads were damaged
At least 521 houses, 31,985 hectares of land including rice fields, 19 bridges, and most main roads were damaged
The Frenchman started preparing for the journey two years ago by enhancing his physical capabilities and cultivating a love for long-distance walking
This is Imran Khan's first public appearance since his arrest in last August in Toshakhana case
These tourists can stay in the country for a maximum duration of 15 days
Robert Fico fought for his life in hospital Wednesday after being shot multiple times in what the government called a 'political assault'
Consumer groups in Europe have alleged that the Chinese shopping app 'frequently leaves consumers in the dark about who they are purchasing products from'
The upside in the South Asian currency is expected to be capped by the ongoing nervousness about the India election outcome, which is prompting foreign outflows
The Dubai Ruler is accompanied by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE
The government office could not immediately be reached for comment
The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying 'such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight'
Move to also bar sex education for children under the age of nine following concerns about some of the materials being used in schools
Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 90 and over age group this month when she ran the 200 metres outdoors in 51.47 seconds
Fico was shot five times at close range on Wednesday; suspect is a 71-year-old former security guard at a shopping mall and author of three collections of poetry
The online ID service allows pilgrims to electronically verify their identity through the Absher and Tawakkalna platforms to streamline their journey
Aside from that, 13 employees working at the company were referred to the Public Prosecution in accordance with the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law
In March the leaders of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta said in a joint statement that they stand ready to recognise Palestinian statehood
Britain's queen follows in the footsteps of late Queen Elizabeth, who announced she would stop buying fur in 2019
UN agencies warn that the latest fighting has newly displaced nearly one quarter of the Gaza Strip's population this month
It also urged to restore Palestinian people's right to return to their homeland and to build their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital
For the third quarter of the year, the country records a 1.6% of year-on-year GDP growth rate
Nandalal Weerasinghe says domestic debt restructuring is the most important focus for the debt-laden country in the near-term
Conservationists and animal rights activists say Chinese zoos do not have space for the number of toque macaques being exported and the members of the species endemic to Sri Lanka will be used for testing in labs
The World Bank estimates that the island nation's turbulent economy will contract by 9.2% this year and 4.2% in 2023
All the people aboard the Myanmar-flagged Lady 3 fishing vessel, including 20 children, were brought safely to Vung Tau in Vietnam
Ranil Wickremesinghe expresses confidence that the country will tide over its worst financial crisis
The country's economic crisis has led to an acute dollar shortage to pay for imports of food, fuel and medicine, a plunge in the rupee and runaway inflation
Ousted prime minister addressed his first public meeting since May on Saturday
It has also allowed trials against ex prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, finance minister and two central bank governors
Customs duties, airport levies and other local taxes on raw materials imported to make sanitary items waived with immediate effect
Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, however, dismissed claims of malnutrition among young children, calling these 'politically motivated'
The online ID service allows pilgrims to electronically verify their identity through the Absher and Tawakkalna platforms to streamline their journey
The Frenchman started preparing for the journey two years ago by enhancing his physical capabilities and cultivating a love for long-distance walking
Aside from that, 13 employees working at the company were referred to the Public Prosecution in accordance with the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law
Makkah's Tax authority said in a tweet that all those wishing to avail an exemption must get an approval from the airport's arrivals hall
Saudi national Al Nasser was referred to a competent court where he was convicted of the charges
979 individuals attempted to cross the border illegally, of whom 43% Yemenis, 54% Ethiopians, and 3% of other nationalities
The Directorate of Public Security called on citizens and residents to adhere to Haj regulations, and provided contact numbers to report violators
Jennifer Granholm will participate in a meeting of the Net-Zero Producers Forum
The supermarket chain will expand its footprint in the UAE and Saudi Arabia through due to growing demand of retail products
In addition to citizens from the newly included countries, the tourist visa has been extended to seven other categories
The tweet also informed people of the different details that a single ID card can provide
Those residing in non-designated areas without permit will be deported to home country, Saudi's Ministry of Interior has said
'Aquarabia' will offer extreme watersports zone dedicated to rafting, kayaking, canyoneering, free solo climbing and cliff jumping and more
Nine routes are to be operated between Saudi Arabia and UAE by the airline
The Dubai Ruler is accompanied by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice-President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE
The two sides called for calm in the Middle East in efforts to avoid military escalation while prioritising diplomatic solutions
The new system offers substantial advantages, allowing travellers access to long-term, multi-entry entry permit
UAE announced Wednesday as the first day of Eid after the moon-sighting committee did not spot the Shawwal crescent on Monday
While the implementation of the unified tourist permit is underway, residents of the Gulf nations can continue to enjoy their current visa-free travel privileges
Although no testimonies of moon sighting were received within the country, the start of Ramadan has been decided based on the sighting in Saudi Arabia
One Bahraini officer also died, the defence ministry confirmed in a statement
The Royal Navy is working with the US Navy in the Gulf region to protect Red Sea shipping from an upsurge in Houthi attacks
Kingdom stressed the need to provide incentives to reduce energy waste and resort to new and renewable energy
The leaders mourned the passing of Sheikh Isa bin Mubarak bin Hamad bin Sabah Al Khalifa
The UAE President, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister expressed their sympathies
The leaders emphasise urgent need to pursue a path of peace to achieve stability and progress for the people of the region
Saudi Arabia, the United States, France and the United Nations have condemned the attack
He succumbed to the injuries sustained during the attack on Monday, which killed two other servicemen
The victims include two citizens and an expatriate
The new system offers substantial advantages, allowing travellers access to long-term, multi-entry entry permit
It will now be known as Hafeet Rail — derived from the railway's scenic route from the desert to mountainous regions, running alongside Jebel Hafeet
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sultan Haitham exchanged friendly conversations that underscored the strength of the fraternal relations that bind the two countries
The leader shared a picture of the young boys who passed away during the tragic incident
Leaders also wished a speedy recovery to all the injured
Following torrential rains on Sunday and subsequent flooding, the Royal Oman Police promptly responded to distress calls, rescuing trapped school students, families, and motorists
Search is underway for five missing people
Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution and adhere to safety protocols in light of the escalating weather conditions
UAE announced Wednesday as the first day of Eid after the moon-sighting committee did not spot the Shawwal crescent on Monday
A trip to the Sultanate by car is favoured as it is affordable
No crescent moon sighted on Sunday, Ramadan to start from Tuesday
Rainfall ranging between 20 and 100mm to trigger heavy flow of streams and wadis, with the possibility of turning severe
The latest satellite images show the activity of thunderstorm cells over different parts of the Sultanate, the met department said
Failure to comply will result in the suspension of all transactions with the Ministry of Interior
The new government - the small emirate's 46th - is headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed al-Abdullah al-Sabah
The powers of the National Assembly will be assumed by the Emir and the country's cabinet, state TV reported
The authority has urged everyone to investigate accuracy of such clips
UAE announced Wednesday as the first day of Eid after the moon-sighting committee did not spot the Shawwal crescent on Monday
While the implementation of the unified tourist permit is underway, residents of the Gulf nations can continue to enjoy their current visa-free travel privileges
Public sector employees will enjoy Eid holidays from Tuesday, April 9
Of the GCC countries, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain will also mark the same day as the start of the holy month
Last month, UAE had helped arrest a fugitive wanted in Kuwait and had seized more than 300,000 Kuwaiti dinars
Kuwait celebrates its 63rd National Day on Sunday, February 25
The inmates were selected based on good conduct and behaviour and have met all conditions of pardon, the Ministry of Interior said
All Ministry of Interior transactions will be spotted if the fingerprint is not taken within the time frame
The accused is under investigation and he and those involved have been referred to the competent authorities
State agency cites 'offensive and uncontrolled' utterances by lawmakers for the decision, without elaborating
The event will be a deep dive into the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges confronting the banking and fintech sectors
Sama 2.0 will answer real-time questions, help travellers design curated travel experiences, and find answers for customers
The project’s aim is to generate funds for Harmony House, an orphanage located in India's Gurgaon
UAE announced Wednesday as the first day of Eid after the moon-sighting committee did not spot the Shawwal crescent on Monday
While the implementation of the unified tourist permit is underway, residents of the Gulf nations can continue to enjoy their current visa-free travel privileges
Muslims worldwide will observe the holy month of Ramadan as a period of profound spiritual reflection and celebration
Egyptian security sources say that representatives from both parties will later travel to Cairo for further talks
Report notes that the GCC banking sector has experienced steady growth due to infrastructure projects, economic diversification efforts
This is Modi's second visit as prime minister since 2014
The Bollywood actor recently visited the Gulf nation, where he visited the prime minister and was guest of honour at the AFC final
Prime Minister Modi to visit Qatar on February 14 after his two-day trip to UAE
She is honoured for her work in ensuring easily accessible public healthcare
They also applauded Jordan's team for their efforts and performance
The title clash will held at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Saturday
In March the leaders of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta said in a joint statement that they stand ready to recognise Palestinian statehood
It also urged to restore Palestinian people's right to return to their homeland and to build their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital
A central laboratory equipped with the latest technologies will analyse food samples, to make sure safe and quality food is offered to pilgrims
The legislation would replace the existing 44-hour working week with a half-day Thursday and Friday — the Muslim day of prayer and rest — the only full day off
The organisation has established a fact-finding panel to determine the responsibility for the attack
The Egyptian Foreign Minister said Israel's seizure of the Rafah border and its military operations in the area are the main reasons of the closure
Waibhav Anil Kale belonged to the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Regiment and had taken retirement two years ago to join the organisation
Pressure mounts in the cash-strapped country for the hundreds of thousands refugees to go home
Greek PM appeals against the conversion of the Holy Saviour in Chora, as Turkish president says Kariye mosque will remain open to everyone
Videos circulated on social media showed protesters throwing supplies from the trucks on to the ground
Israel ordered residents out of the east of Rafah last week, and extended that order to central areas of the city in recent days
Israeli attacks in Rafah spark an exodus of nearly 360,000 people from Rafah, where 1.4 million Palestinians had sought shelter
The gold bars worth $1.9 billion were seized during an attempt to traffic them through the international airport of Misrata
Residents and medics said several people were killed and wounded in a series of air strikes overnight
The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying 'such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight'
The upside in the South Asian currency is expected to be capped by the ongoing nervousness about the India election outcome, which is prompting foreign outflows
The 'Perfect' hitmaker could be seen speaking in Hindi during the promo
The Reserve Bank of India could be lining up dollar offers on the interbank order matching system to prevent the currency from slipping to an all-time low, say traders
Waibhav Anil Kale, who worked for the UN, died while travelling in a vehicle to a hospital in the Khan Younis area from Rafah
The India's tech hub has lost 79% of its bodies of water and 88% of its green cover over 40 years, while areas covered by concrete have increased 11-fold
Foreign investors took out more than $2 billion from Indian equities last week
At least 74 people were taken to hospital with injuries following the accident, and 31 have been discharged
Rescue operation for the several people remaining trapped under the huge billboard that collapses on houses and patrol station continues
During this time, the airport witnessed 15 diversions
High website traffic has many struggling to retrieve their results
The incident took place in India's Telangana state, when she was travelling
This comes days after multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threats
Current coach Rahul Dravid's tenure comes to an end in June and the cricket board said he can reapply
This is Imran Khan's first public appearance since his arrest in last August in Toshakhana case
Earlier this year, the Emirates was removed from the FATF grey list, reflecting the country’s commitment to fighting financial crime
Despite the bail, Khan, 71, will not be immediately released as he is serving sentences in two other cases
Profit-making or loss-ridden, sell all state enterprises, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif says; announcement comes amid talks on new IMF loan
Announcement comes a day after an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission opened talks in Islamabad for a new long-term Extended Fund Facility
The country is likely to seek at least $6 billion and request additional financing from the Fund
Mujtaba had been battling a tumour and succumbed to his ailment on Thursday
In a staff report, the fund says political complexities and high cost of living could weigh on policy
The court ordered authorities to shift Bushra Bibi to Adiala jail where the former Prime Minister is serving his 14-year sentence
The Pakistani Prime Minister also offered condolences to the family of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed and all members of the Al Nahyan family
Unfunded liability nature of the pensions and growth in pension expenditure is increasingly a challenge for the government as it prepares its budget
The country narrowly averted default last summer, and its $350 billion economy has stabilised after the completion of the last IMF programme
Over 500,000 people, who are not on the taxpayer list are liable to file their income tax returns for 2023
The PTI founder emphasised a deal is made by someone who wants to leave the country or avoid incarceration
The deportees were among hundreds of employees, Filipino and foreign, rounded up by an anti-crime government task force in a raid on March 14
The organisation said piles of dead and crushed coral had been dumped on the sandbar
Top official raises alarm over an alleged leak of a phone conversation between a Chinese diplomat and a Filipino admiral
There were no immediate reports from authorities of damage or casualties
Ely Buendia, the band's vocalist and guitarist, shares a teaser of their upcoming shows
Financial and other necessary assistance will be provided by the Philippine government for the next of kin
More than half of the Philippines' provinces are in drought as El Nino exacerbates hot and dry conditions typical for March, April and May
Thousands of schools have suspended classes due to the heat, affecting more than 3.6 million students, education ministry data shows
Distance learning also implemented due to nationwide transportation strike
The ruins in the middle of Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija province are a tourist draw, even as the region swelters in extreme heat
Around half the country's provinces are officially in drought, and there's a 50 percent chance of the heat intensifying in the coming days
Flights remain unaffected from the international airport, and no one was reported hurt or injured
Smartmatic, which was involved in the last five Philippine national elections between 2010 and 2022, went to court last December to challenge the ban
Doctors share guidelines on mandatory vaccinations in the UAE and how parents can keep their babies safe from the deadly virus
The search engine's AI answers offer a paragraph or two of explanation with links to the online sources that supplied the information
The former US president and Republican presidential candidate has pleaded not guilty and denies any sexual encounter with Stormy Daniels
The foundation is one of the most influential in global philanthropy, with a focus on preventable diseases and child poverty
The testimony follows detailed statement by adult film star Stormy Daniels about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump
The US secretary of state agrees that Israeli forces had killed more civilians than Hamas militants
Daniel Duggan's lawyer says his client knew Chinese defence hacker Su Bin as an employment broker for Chinese state aviation company
The Republican presidential candidate wishes well for Haley, who ended her challenge to Trump in March
Storms and floods battering the South American country's southernmost state, have also left more than 337,000 displaced
The Republican presidential candidate's statement comes after Biden's warning of halting weapons supplies to Israel
US prosecutors charged an Indian citizen with plotting to kill a Sikh separatist and said an Indian government official was involved in the planning
The former president was fined for the 10th time over violating an order that bars him from making comments about jurors, witnesses and families of the judge
After an Israeli offensive in the border city, White House says the US has made its views clear on Rafah invasion plans
In a private address, the Republican presidential candidate attacks prosecutors involved in his criminal indictments
In Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, the Guaiba lake broke its banks, flooding streets
Move to also bar sex education for children under the age of nine following concerns about some of the materials being used in schools
Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 90 and over age group this month when she ran the 200 metres outdoors in 51.47 seconds
Robert Fico fought for his life in hospital Wednesday after being shot multiple times in what the government called a 'political assault'
Britain's queen follows in the footsteps of late Queen Elizabeth, who announced she would stop buying fur in 2019
Pizzorusso is not the first person to have claimed to have solved the mystery but she cites her knowledge of geology to back her claims
Currently, 18 per cent of the population over the age of 15 are smokers in the country
Youngsters listen excitedly to Nao's words of wisdom as the friendly robot from 'another planet' answers their questions about giraffes and broccoli
Notable MPs voting in favour of the amendment include former PM Theresa May and Elphicke, who defected from Conservatives to Labour last week
Director Mohammad Rasoulof announced he had escaped from Iran just days after being sentenced to eight years in prison
William had also taken a break from official duties for several weeks in March and April this year, choosing to spend time with his wife
Mikhail Mishustin promises to do everything to develop the economy
The visit was the king's second engagement in two days after he hosted the first annual garden party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday
Swedish authorities have heightened security in Malmo as Israeli contestant Eden Golan will participate in the contest
Airports including London Heathrow, London Luton, Edinburgh and Manchester see severe delays, as officials have to manually check all passports
Rescue teams have worked tirelessly since the five-storey apartment block, which was under construction, suddenly collapsed
Blaise Diagne airport says 78 passengers were on board Transair-owned Boeing 737-300 chartered by Air Senegal
Authorities express solidarity with the African country and offer condolences to those who lost loved ones in the catastrophe
Determined to drive all the way to her birthplace of Lagos, her journey involved wild camping for almost 74 days, and a harrowing car crash
Mohammed Fattah Al Burhan Rahmane was riding his motorbike in Ankara in March when he collided with a utility vehicle
Cyclone Hidaya is predicted to cause torrential rain, strong winds and powerful and dangerous waves in the flood-ravaged country
Cyclone Hidaya is likely to 'bring strong winds and large ocean waves, with heavy rainfall' expected to hit the coast starting Sunday
At least 46 people were killed in a mudslide and flash floods in Mai Mahiu town in central Kenya
The deluge cut off a road, uprooted trees, washed away homes and sent vehicles flying
Move aims to amplify Zambia’s renewable energy capacity
El Nino often has devastating consequences in East Africa, a region already hit by repeated climate shocks
Ten prisoners have been recaptured so far, authorities said
The country houses 116,500 millionaires, 308 centi-millionaires with $100 million in wealth, and 20 billionaires, according to Henley and Partners
The Ministry wished for a speedy recovery for all the injured