Kampala: The Third South Summit ended on Monday in the Ugandan capital Kampala with participating leaders calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the protection of civilians. The two-day summit, which brought together leaders of the Group of 77 members and China, urged the United Nations Security Council to undertake efforts to implement…
Glenn Maxwell is being investigated by Cricket Australia, a spokesperson said on Tuesday, after the star all-rounder was reportedly hospitalised following a night out. The governing body wants to quiz the 35-year-old about a recent incident in Adelaide. According to Australian media outlets, Maxwell was taken to hospital, after attending a concert last Friday of…
UAE educators as well as wellness experts are urging students to prioritise their health ahead of the CBSE board exams that are scheduled to begin in less than a month. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board examinations commence on February 15 for both Grades 10 and 12. The examinations will end on April…
MUSCAT: Oman’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stage of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 were dented when they were held to a goalless draw by Thailand in a Group F match on Sunday. The 0-0 draw, however, boosted Thailand’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stage as they collected one point to take their tally…
Kabul: As many as three people have been killed and six others have been injured after an explosion in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported citing local authorities. The Taliban-appointed security command in Kunar province said that the explosion took place in the “Trink” area of Chapa Dara district in Kunar province. According to officials,…
Question: I registered a company in the UAE and got an investor visa based on it. I am now planning to leave the country. Do I need to cancel the licence or will it expire on its own? Please advise. Answer: The UAE has several jurisdictions where a company may be registered. Since you have not mentioned…
Christchurch: Pakistan skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi revealed that the Men in Green have sorted out 16 to 20 players for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 following the conclusion of the five-match series against New Zealand. Pakistan stood victorious in the final T20I against the Kiwis with a 42-run victory but were humbled throughout the…
New Delhi: A 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France participated in the Republic Day parade rehearsal at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as preparations continue in full swing. According to defence officials, French Air Force Rafale fighter jets and multirole tanker transport aircraft will participate in the Republic Day parade, where President of…
Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday backed the Saudi Pro League and called it more competitive than Ligue 1. While speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards 2023 ceremony, the Portuguese star said, “The Saudi league is not worse than Ligue 1. The Saudi Pro League is more competitive than Ligue 1.” “I can say that…
Pyongyang: The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea nearly tripled in 2023 compared to the previous two years, including a higher number of youth and elite, CNN reported, citing Seoul authorities. South Korea’s Unification Ministry recorded 196 defectors entering the country last year, it said in a briefing. Among them, more than half were…
