SEOUL: South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves fell in March as a stronger U.S. dollar reduced the converted value…
BEIJING: China’s central bank has added 12 banks to the roster of institutions authorized to operate the digital…
TERNATE: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Molucca Sea off eastern Indonesia early Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and…
Business
SEOUL: South Korea posted its largest monthly current account surplus on record in February, as a sharp rise in semiconductor shipments and other technology exports drove a steep increase in the goods balance.…
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has launched a new multi-partner trust fund with about $25 million in initial backing to accelerate preparation of cross-border energy and transmission projects in Southeast Asia. The new…
SHENZHEN: Shenzhen Port handled 8.5227 million foreign-trade containers measured in TEUs in the first quarter of 2026, official customs data showed, as one of China’s biggest maritime gateways posted steady year-on-year growth at the…
Health
DUBAI: UNICEF, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) have launched a US$300 million partnership aimed…
DUBAI: UNICEF, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) have launched a US$300 million partnership aimed…
LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to a…
Travel
ABU DHABI: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi will open its latest expansion to visitors on April…
SHARJAH: Air Arabia said it will expand its European network with a new daily, non-stop route between…
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, the Abu Dhabi based airline said…
HANOI: Vietnam recorded its strongest ever month for inbound tourism in January 2026, welcoming nearly 2.5 million…
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department will begin an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75…
MENA Newswire, HANOI: Vietnam’s tourism sector is accelerating a transition toward greener and more sustainable development as…
DUBAI, Nov 11: Dubai-based airline flydubai has signed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter, reinforcing…
Dubai, 21 October 2025: Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced seven new interline agreements with international carriers, expanding…
ABU DHABI, October 20, 2025: Etihad Airways has reached a significant operational milestone, now operating 300 scheduled…
BANFF, Alberta, October 14, 2025: Parks Canada has introduced a series of traffic management and visitor flow…
Technology
Sports
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 race. Owned by Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, the four-year-old prevailed in…
Entertainment
In an industry where star power often paves the way, Netflix’s “The Archies,” directed by Zoya Akhtar, was expected to be a shining debut for a…
In a striking display of box office dominance, Ranbir Kapoor’s latest film “Animal” is poised for an unprecedented opening. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for…