The Middle East’s largest contemporary art fair, World Art Dubai, opened its doors today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, launching four days of vibrant artistic exchange that will run until April 20th.Now in its 11th edition, the fair builds upon last year’s milestone 10th anniversary celebration with an...
Members of the World Health Organization reached an agreement to prepare the world for future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations, the organisation said early on Wednesday. The legally binding pact is intended to shore up the world’s defences against new pathogens after the COVID-19 pandemic killed millions...
Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, in a meeting with Tajikistan’s Defense Minister Lieutenant General Emomali Sobirzoda, has emphasized the development of defense cooperation between the two countries. During a meeting held in Tehran on Tuesday with Lieutenant General Sobirzoda, Brigadier General Nasirzadeh stressed the...
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce has rejected reports suggesting that the Trump administration plans to reduce US funding for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). During a press briefing on Tuesday, Bruce emphasized that the US remains committed to NATO and aims to strengthen the military alliance as a...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited northern Gaza yesterday and vowed to intensify military operations against Hamas until all war objectives are achieved. He was accompanied by the country’s Defence Minister, head of the military and other senior officials. The visit came as Gaza-based health authorities reported that the...
Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in connection with the Punjab National Bank loan fraud case, has been arrested by the police in Belgium, a report claimed. The 65-year-old was arrested on Saturday at the request of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and is currently in jail. The...
Iran and the US will hold the second round of negotiations on 19th of April. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the two sides concluded their indirect talks yesterday in the Omani capital of Muscat in a constructive atmosphere. The ministry in a statement said, the two-and-a-half-hour talks held between...
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Sunday morning. According to the country’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, the epicentre, with a depth of 20 km, was located about 14.5 km northeast of the Wundwin town in the Mandalay region. Earlier on Friday, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar...
The UK on Sunday announced a cut in import tariffs to slash prices on several foreign products, including everyday essentials ranging from pasta, fruit juices and spices, in an effort to boost economic growth. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) said the UK Global Tariff will be temporarily suspended...
As the world grapples with rising divisions and competition, people from all walks of life, including politics, faith and business, must come together and show the new generation that peace will add value to them, a UAE parliamentarian has said. The remarks by Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Defence...