PARIS — Police on Saturday detained nearly 300 people in Paris after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets following the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final against Arsenal. Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for the game, including 8,000 in Paris, after unrest marred PSG’s win in the competition last year. Paris tram lines were halted, several metro stations shut and bus traffic halted in places in a bid to minimize disturbances. Fireworks and flares were set off, while several police officers were injured in the fray. Police fired tear gas to…
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WASHINGTON — The US military has fired a missile into the engine room of a merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command said on Saturday. The Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star ignored more than 20 warnings from US forces overnight as it tried to enter an Iranian port, the military said. The ship remained adrift in the Gulf of Oman and US forces have not boarded it, said a US official with knowledge of the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity. With the latest action, US military has stopped six ships trying to…
People living with multiple sclerosis (MS), their caregivers, and employers now have access to a new set of practical support resources launched in the UAE as part of a nationwide World MS Day campaign. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has introduced a patient guide to help individuals navigate conversations around an MS diagnosis, a dedicated resource for carers, and an HR guide designed to help employers create more inclusive workplaces for employees living with the condition. The resources form part of the society’s fourth annual World MS Day campaign, which is being rolled out across healthcare facilities, workplaces, and…
Dubai Police found a traveller’s missing bag containing valuables in the nick of time as the Arab woman was about to take her flight to Saudi Arabia. The incident first came to light when a Terminal 1 employee found a black bag in an open area of the airport and handed it over to the authorities. Upon inspecting its contents, the bag was found to contain $20,000, 150 grams of gold, other currencies, mobile phones of various brands, and personal documents. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Although the documents revealed the identity…
DUBAI — US PresidentDonald Trump has asked for several amendments to the proposeddeal his envoys reached with their Iranian counterparts during a high-level meeting at the White House, US media reported on Saturday citing a senior administration official. The US news portal Axios reported that Trump wanted to reinforce multiple elements of the proposal, particularly measures aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. According to The New York Times, Trump requested changes to several provisions of a draft deal that had been awaiting his approval, sending a revised framework back to Iran for consideration. The changes reportedly strengthen provisions…
DUBAI, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA commissioned 1,994 new 11kV substations in 2025, compared to 1,530 in 2024, representing an increase of more than 30 percent. Al Tayer said DEWA continues to expand and develop its distribution network infrastructure in line with international standards to meet growing demand for electricity and water in Dubai while supporting the emirate’s economic and urban growth through 2030. He said the expansion supports Dubai’s development goals under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai 2040 Urban…
Question: Could you explain how the one-month notice period works under UAE labour law? If an employee is unable to serve the full notice period, what are the possible legal or financial consequences? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that an employee is employed by an employer based in the mainland of Dubai; hence, the provisions of the UAE Employment Law are applicable. In the UAE, an employer or an employee who intends to terminate an employment contract must serve the stipulated notice period as mentioned in an employment contract. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
GENEVA —The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is deepening as Israel intensified attacks on the country, with UNICEF issuing a harrowing warning regarding the unprecedented rise in child casualties. An average of 11 children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon in the last week, as Israel expanded strikes across the country in spite of a ceasefire being in place. Heavy Israeli strikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday, after Israel declared a new swathe of the area “a combat zone.” On Thursday, an Israeli strike hit a building in the…
BEIRUT — Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon’s Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah after warning thousands more Lebanese to flee their villages. The Israeli advance came as the Pentagon hosted Israeli and Lebanese defense representatives in Washington on Friday to pursue a US-brokered plan to forge peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah. Netanyahu visited the northern front Friday where he spoke to members of the military, while dozens more civilian casualties were reported in Israeli attacks across Lebanon. “I must tell you that there…
It’s Milky Way season in UAE, and people are flocking to what is termed as “one of the darkest spots in the country” — Abu Dhabi’s Al Quaa desert. Hundreds of residents turned up in late May as Dubai Astronomy Group organised an event. But can you drive there yourself? Yes, according to Khadijah Al Hariri, Operations Manager, from DAG. Here’s what you need to know. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. What is the Milky Way spot, and when is the best time to go? As the name suggests, the Milky Way…