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BEIJING: Strong winds and blowing sand pushed air pollution higher in China’s capital over the weekend, with city meteorological authorities reporting a sharp rise in PM10, the coarse particulate matter closely associated with dust events. The citywide average PM10 concentration reached 175 micrograms per cubic meter by 2 p.m. on…
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ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia has declared three days of national mourning after the death toll from heavy rain-triggered landslides in the country’s south rose to at least 80, with recovery teams still searching for people reported missing. The mourning period begins on Saturday, March 14, after lawmakers announced the measure in response to the disaster in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State. Bodies…
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SHARJAH: Air Arabia said it will expand its European network with a new daily, non-stop route between Sharjah International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport, with flights scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026. The carrier said the service will provide direct connections between Sharjah, its main hub, and Italy’s…
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, the Abu Dhabi based airline said in its monthly traffic update, reporting a 29% increase from 1.7 million passengers in January 2025. The carrier also reported a passenger load factor of 89.9% for the month, compared with 89.1% a year earlier, reflecting continued high seat occupancy at the…
HANOI: Vietnam recorded its strongest ever month for inbound tourism in January 2026, welcoming nearly 2.5 million foreign visitors, according to official statistics. The total was the highest monthly figure on record and marked a sharp rise from the end of 2025, underscoring the pace of recovery in Vietnam tourism and international travel demand. Authorities reported the January performance…
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department will begin an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries on Jan. 21, applying revised screening standards under the public charge provision of U.S. immigration law. The measure pauses the issuance of new immigrant visas while the department conducts a country-level review of identity verification, documentation reliability, and information-sharing practices used…
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Rohit Sharma’s rise to the top of ODI six-hitting charts cements his legacy as a modern great and exposes Afridi’s inconsistency across his career.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated India’s women’s cricket team for their World Cup victory, praising their resilience and unity on the global stage.
SANTIAGO, Chile, October 20, 2025: Morocco made football history on Sunday night by becoming the first Arab nation to win…
India beat Pakistan for the third time in three weeks to win a record ninth Asia Cup title, continuing their dominance in Asia’s premier cricket tournament.
Engineers at Don State Technical University in Russia have unveiled an AI-powered training robot aimed at enhancing athletic performance while minimizing…
Italy’s Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to…
Brazil has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a South American qualifier…
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed the global calendar for its major world championships in 2026,…
The Abu Dhabi Team for Powerboat Racing has set a new world record in the Pavia–Venice race, the…