Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani meets with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Photo: Sana / X

China backs Damascus as Syria denies handing over Uighur fighters

Move follows talks between foreign ministers in Beijing

MENA

Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

News

Indian Kashmir police station explosion kills nine people

News

Afghans 'responsible for Pakistan suicide bombings'

News

Inside look at the Dh10bn Dubai Exhibition Centre to open in January

UAE

India calls Delhi Red Fort explosion a 'terrorist incident'

Asia

'If I didn’t jump, I would die,' says teenage survivor of Philippines typhoon

UAE
Families mourn those killed in a car explosion near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. AP

India investigates deadly Delhi blast under anti-terrorism law

Two detained after eight killed in incident near city's historic Red Fort

Asia

E-scooter scourge: Police call on public to report dangerous riders

UAE

Philippines evacuates 100,000 people as 'Uwan' intensifies into super typhoon

Asia

Explosion at mosque in Indonesia injures dozens

Asia

Beyond trade: How UAE-Vietnam Cepa will support stronger tourism flows

Economy

Japan sends in army to fight deadly bear attacks

Asia

Death toll rises as Typhoon Kalmaegi displaces thousands in the Philippines

Asia
The Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Direct daily flights are expected to make the UAE–Vietnam route more attractive. Getty Images

Beyond trade: How UAE-Vietnam Cepa will support stronger tourism flows

Expanded flight connectivity and streamlined visa processes are expected to make travel easier

Economy

Japan sends in army to fight deadly bear attacks

Asia

Death toll rises as Typhoon Kalmaegi displaces thousands in the Philippines

Asia

Earthquake in northern Afghanistan kills at least 20

Asia

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