China to hold drills in S/China Sea ahead of court ruling
China will hold military drills around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, the maritime safety administration said on Sunday, ahead o
International
Get the latest international news, world news, features and top stories from all over the world
Dozens dead in Pakistan, India after floods, landslides
At least 55 people have been killed in northern Pakistan and India in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains. Floods in the Chit
Gov’t warns against wearing national dress abroad
United Arab Emirates (UAE) nationals are being urged not to wear national dress outside the region, days after an Emirati man was detained in the US.
page 33
page 33 IRAQ Suicide bombings kill at least 125 in Baghdad At least 125 people have been killed and about 150 injured in an explosion claimed by the s
Gov’t introduces e-bracelets for Hajj safety
Saudi Arabia has announed plans to introduce electronic identification bracelets for all pilgrims heading to Mecca as part of a safety drive. Containi