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WASHINGTON: Newly compiled U.S. State Department data show the country issued about 250,000 fewer immigrant and nonimmigrant visas from January through August 2025 than in the same period a year earlier. That amounted to an 11% decline in permanent and temporary visas excluding tourist visas, which also fell during the period.…
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ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met European Council President António Costa in Abu Dhabi on April 14, with the two leaders focusing on regional developments and their effect on regional and international peace and security. The talks addressed the impact of the crisis on maritime security, energy supplies and the global economy, placing the meeting at…
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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 capital, adding another option for travelers moving between the…
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…
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TASHKENT, December 13, 2025: Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected as President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA),…
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,…