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Donning a ghutra, Zac Efron takes to the desert in Emirati style

Author: ARAB NEWSTue, 2017-04-04 03:00ID: 1491248381122993700DUBAI: US actor Zac Efron gave his 26.3 million fans a teaser of what to expect in his upcoming movie “Baywatch” as he posted a stylish selfie taken in the Emirati desert.The 29-year-old film star is visiting the UAE to promote luxury fashion house Hugo Boss, for which he is a brand […]

‘Baby’ beats ‘Beauty’ in box-office battle

Author: AFPTue, 2017-04-04 03:00ID: 1491248381092993400LOS ANGELES: “The Boss Baby,” Fox’s animated yarn about babies and pets vying over which is cuter, edged out blockbuster “Beauty and the Beast” to take the lead in its opening weekend on North American screens, according to an industry estimate.“Baby” earned a cool $49 million for the three-day weekend, Exhibitor Relations said, […]

Emirates, Etihad to boost screening on Australia flights

Author: Agence France PresseMon, 2017-04-03 10:40ID: 1491237465171884700DUBAI: Emirates and Etihad airlines will tighten screening for passengers flying to Australia this week after the country imposed new requirements for enhanced explosives detection, the UAE companies said Monday.Australia on Friday announced it would increase screening of passenger baggage on flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab […]

Oil prices under pressure as Libyan production recovery weighs

Author: ReutersMon, 2017-04-03 16:58ID: 1491236875581835100LONDON: Oil prices were under pressure on Monday as a rebound in Libyan oil output at the weekend weighed against upbeat economic data from Asia that pointed to strong energy demand from the region.Benchmark Brent futures eased by 8 cents to $53.45 a barrel by 1356 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures […]

Gold slips on profit taking, firmer dollar

Author: ReutersMon, 2017-04-03 14:04ID: 1491236425511650700LONDON: Gold prices fell on Monday on a firmer dollar and as investors booked profits after bullion recorded its best quarter in a year on Friday. Spot gold was 0.23 percent lower at $1,245.71 per ounce at 1057 GMT, while US gold futures were down 0.3 percent at $1,247.5. The dollar index strengthened […]

Textile company places rare bet on Turkey’s Kurdish southeast

Author: ReutersMon, 2017-04-03 09:00ID: 1491236018761574800DIYARBAKIR, Turkey: In Turkey’s mainly Kurdish southeast, deeply scarred by conflict between state forces and militants, a textile firm that supplies companies across Europe plans three new factories — a rare bet the government can deliver on a vow to regenerate the region.The government announced a $2.8 billion investment scheme for the area […]

India rejects US offer of mediation, insists on mutual resolution of disputes with Pakistan

Pakistan It also said that the international community needs to address the issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistan. IANS india-pakistan flag 750×500.jpg India on Tuesday snubbed the US’ offer to help de-escalate tensions with Pakistan, saying that its position on bilateral redressal of all issues between the two neighbours has not changed. It also said […]

IPL 2017: Injury-Hit Royal Challengers Bangalore Take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Opener – NDTVSports.com

NDTVSports.com IPL 2017: Injury-Hit Royal Challengers Bangalore Take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in OpenerNDTVSports.comRoyal Challengers Bangalore will take on defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match of the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Hampered by …Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL […]