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The real test awaits as Proteas shake off opening-day jitters in Ahmedabad
Job done. But the real test awaits as Proteas shake off opening-day jitters in Ahmedabad There is a specific kind of tension that accompanies the Proteas’ World Cup opener. It’s a mixture of high expectations and the recurring nightmare of a
Russian strike on Ukraine kills father and three children
A Russian drone strike killed three small children and their father in a town west of Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials said. Russia attacked Ukraine with 129 drones
Philippines ferry disaster death toll rises to 52; shipping firm faces licence cancellation
The death toll in the maritime mishap off the southern tip of the Philippines has climbed to 52, forcing government authorities to impose stiffer sanctions against the shipping company that owned the ill-fated ferry boat. Maritime passenger vessel MV Trisha
Beyond the bling: How Indian wealth is repurposing itself in Dubai
Indian wealth is increasingly using Dubai as a long-term base for structured investing, governance, and global portfolio diversification ...
ICC-T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka face middle-order test, no Hasaranga vs Oman
Sri Lanka aims to overcome batting issues and bowling
Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs as beer demand falters
Heineken, the global brewer, announced significant
Former AFL premiership player Peter Dean hospitalised with ‘head injuries’ after alleged assault in Albury
Former dual AFL premiership player Peter Dean is
Cryptocurrency in 2026: How Dubai’s regulatory model is shaping safer crypto investing
The crypto market is evolving beyond speculation. In
Why is Bangladesh holding a national referendum alongside its general election?
Bangladesh is holding a national referendum alongside its
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Dushan Hemantha replaces Wanindu Hasaranga in Sri Lankan squad
Dushan Hemantha has been named as Sri Lanka's
The trade deal that stitches US gains while Bangladesh threads the needle of risk
Bangladesh's recent trade agreement with the United States
S&P/ASX 200 sees sharp rise as Australian shares reclaim 9,000 mark, banks rally on CBA ...
The Australian sharemarket surged past the 9,000-point mark
Bangladesh elections: Over 50% polling centres considered 'risky', CCTV installed at most stations
Bangladesh is gearing up for its general elections.
Bangladesh election offers hope to garment sector battered by tariffs and unrest
Millions in Bangladesh vote for a new government.
France’s far right surges in polls, stumbles in boardrooms
France's National Rally faces skepticism from business
Ukraine's Zelenskiy intends to announce election plan on February 24: Reports
Ukraine is preparing for presidential elections.
EU leaders meet to chart economic path amid China rivalry, US uncertainty
European Union leaders are meeting to discuss how to
Ukraine plans presidential elections, vote on peace deal with Russia: media
KIEV, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Ukraine is preparing plans to hold a presidential election alongside a national referendum on a potential peace agreement with Russia, Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing Ukrainian and Western
Türkiye appoints new justice, interior ministers
ANKARA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye has announced a major reshuffle in senior judicial and administrative posts, with Akin Gurlek appointed as minister of
Dubai International Airport handled a record 95.2 million passengers in 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Feb 11, (AP): Dubai International Airport maintained its crown as the world's busiest airport last year as officials said Wednesday that a record 95.2 million passengers transited through its terminals, part of the
US to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week
President Donald Trump is set this week to
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Visa-Free Travel for Indian Fans to Sri Lanka
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan is set for February 15, 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Fans from India travelling to Sri Lanka can take advantage of the Sri Lanka visa-on-arrival facility to catch the action live..Airfares
Commonwealth Bank posts record half-year cash profit as investors pile into housing market
CBA shares surge by 7% after bumper $5.45bn result while data shows owner-occupiers’ share of lending has decreased in tight property market
NSW police commissioner urged to apologise to ‘entire Muslim community’ after officers disrupted prayer at ...
Mal Lanyon says police were ‘required’ to disperse crowd, while Mehreen Faruqi accused them of ‘assaulting Muslims’
Mia Amor Mottley on course for third term, as Barbados heads to the polls
PM and global climate action advocate looks set to secure another victory despite voter concerns over cost of living and crime
Some of world’s oldest trees hit by climate-fuelled wildfires in Patagonia
Wildfires that left 23 people dead were made about three times more likely by global heating, researchers say
CNBC Daily Open: Financial firms wobble on AI threats and disappointing U.S. retail sales
Financial stocks wobbled on those claims as investors feared AI tools could replace — or at least lower the value of advisory firms and banking names. ...
Stock futures tick higher as traders await delayed January jobs report: Live updates
Investors are looking ahead to the January jobs report, due Wednesday morning. The results could be a key catalyst for the market. ...