Dubai: The UAE sent two aircraft carrying 53 tonnes of relief aid to support the people of Afghanistan affected by the earthquake that struck the country recently, as part of the air bridge established under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The shipment was sent on Saturday, and included food parcels and…
Mumbai: India is interested in hosting the Olympic Games in 2036, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai. “India will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organise the Olympics in India in 2036. This is an age-old dream…
Ahmedabad: Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur was dissatisfied after India registered a comprehensive victory over Pakistan on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium here and questioned the one-sided nature of the fan base. Considered to be one of the most fierce rivalries in the world of cricket, the India-Pakistan clash took place in the world’s…
Myanmar has received the first shipment of two Russian Su-30 fighter jets, Charlie Than, Myanmar’s trade minister, told the Russian RIA state news agency in remarks published on Sunday.“Two aircraft have already been delivered,” Than told RIA on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum, Russia’s annual forum aimed at developing economic cooperation in the…
DUBAI: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Sunday with several heads of state on the sidelines of the G20 summit in India. During the brief meetings, the leaders discussed bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, as well as regional and global issues. The crown prince is leading the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the G20…
At least 31 people are believed to have died in a methane explosion at an abandoned gold mine in South Africa last month, officials said on Friday. The incident occurred on May 18 in a ventilation shaft at the Virginia gold mine outside Welkom, some 260 kilometers (160 miles) from Johannesburg. But the details of…
Sydney: The 58-year-old driver was arrested and is being held at a police station where he will later be charged, say authorities A bus carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia’s wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25, police said Monday. The 58-year-old driver was arrested and being held at…
LONDON: The revenue for the gaming industry in the Middle East and North Africa region is set to reach $6 billion by 2027, almost doubling the figure from 2021, according to research by Dubai Multi Commodities Center. The Future of Trade 2023 report highlights how the gaming industry in the MENA region is set to grow…
CHENNAI, India: Akash Madhwal took five wickets for as many runs to lead Mumbai Indians to a crushing 81-run win in the second IPL playoff game and knock Lucknow Super Giants out of the tournament on Wednesday. Australia’s Cameron Green (41) and Suryakumar Yadav (33) put on 66 to help guide five-time champions Mumbai to…
SEOUL: South Korea was set to launch its first commercial-grade satellite Wednesday as rival North Korea pushed plans forward to place its first military spy satellite into orbit.The South Korean satellite will be launched by a domestically made rocket under the country’s space development program. Seoul officials say its launch has no military purpose, but…
