Opinion
Starmer pledges to ‘fight for values’ in elections

Starmer pledges to ‘fight for values’ in elections

Athena Stavrou, The IndependentSir Keir Starmer will vow to "fight for our values" as he launches Labour's local election campaign on Monday, amid fears a looming electoral wipeout could threaten the future of his premiership.

Opinion
Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene?

Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene?

During almost three decades of living in Georgia's conservative northwest corner, Kimberly Seals got used to keeping her liberal opinions to herself. She suspected there were others who felt the same way, but she had

Opinion
China’s neighbours get cold shoulder on energy

China’s neighbours get cold shoulder on energy

Joe Cash, ReutersAs energy stress spreads across Southeast Asia, governments across the region are asking China to deliver on its pledges of closer energy security cooperation by freeing up now-banned exports of fertiliser and fuel.

Business
Oil rises on Trump’s Iran threats, global markets take cue on talks

Oil rises on Trump’s Iran threats, global markets take cue on talks

Oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis escalated with the entry of Houthi rebels into the war and as US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s main export terminal.However European and US stocks

Sports
PCB fines fast bowler Naseem Rs20m for criticising Punjab…

PCB fines fast bowler Naseem Rs20m for criticising Punjab…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined fast bowler Naseem Shah Rs20 million ($72,000) for a social media post criticising a politician’s presence at the opening game of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which started

News
Abu Dhabi DMT to end cash fee collections at all of its c…

Abu Dhabi DMT to end cash fee collections at all of its c…

The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced that it would permanently stop collecting fees in cash, starting April 1, 2026 (Wednesday), and would transition to a completely cashless payment system in all

News
Dubai court rejects trademark infringement claim for lack of evidence

Dubai court rejects trademark infringement claim for lack of evidence

The owner of a well-known trademark filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent others from using, importing, selling, displaying or storing products bearing his trademark or any similar trademark and to remove all traces of unauthorized

Entertainment
Miss Grand Thailand Contestant Pokes Fun At Veneers Falling Out On Stage

Miss Grand Thailand Contestant Pokes Fun At Veneers Falling Out On Stage

Miss Thailand Contestant Pokes Fun At Viral Veneers Moment During Pageant Final Published March 30, 2026 8:25 AM PDT Play video content GrandTV Don't you just love a beauty queen with a sense of humor?

Opinion
Wonderful job!

Wonderful job!

It rained in Dubai on Wednesday and Thursday. Pools of water were there in some areas of Dubai. But I could see delivery riders on the job, despite challenges they facing them on the roads.

News
Sharjah announces end of free public parking, motorists t…

Sharjah announces end of free public parking, motorists t…

Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) announced the end of the public parking fee exemption period in the emirate.Fees would resume to be applied according to the approved system, starting Tuesday, it added.“All users of public parking