Middle East
Lebanon police clash with AUB students protesting tuition hikes
Lebanese riot police on Saturday scuffled with students protesting a decision by top universities to adopt a new dollar...
New Covid strain up to 70% more transmissible: UK Prime Minister
The aim of the new rules is to slow the spread of the new strain to areas where...
New Covid-19 strain spreads more quickly: UK medical chief
As announced on Monday, the UK has identified a new variant of Covid-19. A new strain of...
UAE Public Holidays for 2021, 2022 Announced
MahiS3010 (CC0), Pixabay The UAE Cabinet has announced the national holidays for both the public and private sector for...
Trump says cyberattack ‘under control,’ plays down Russian role
President Donald Trump Saturday downplayed a massive cyberattack on US government agencies, declaring it “under control” and undercutting the...
Lebanese Officials Try to Limit Inquiry Into Deadly Beirut Blast
BEIRUT, Lebanon — More than four months after the largest explosion in Lebanon’s history sent a shock wave of...
The Perfect Place to Enjoy New Year’s Eve Celebrations
An incredible shopping and dining line-up comes together with family-friendly entertainment and seven fabulous fireworks displays for a truly...
Covid vaccine UAE: China will help world fight coronavirus, says envoy
China’s vaccine developers have strictly followed scientific rules and regulatory requirements, Ni Jian says. The UAE’s approval...
Coronavirus: UK faces tighter coronavirus curbs on millions amidst new virus strain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a tighter set of coronavirus controls on millions of people in England on...
Up to Dh200,000 fine, 1-year jail for hate speech in UAE
The UAE will continue its crackdown on racism and discrimination, says Public Prosecution. The UAE Public Prosecution...