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He has sent his special emissary to China, apparently with a message that will go a long way in resurrecting not only their fractured relations but also bringing some relief to the ongoing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Kim Jong-un’s attempt primarily is to cool down the tension that of late had gathered enough heat, as Beijing was seen off the hook as far as diplomatic vibes on the reclusive state...
Source : Khaleej Times | 8 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
Immigration reforms for long had been at the centre-stage of United States politics.Millions living under the shadows across the Atlantic in the Mainland and many more who want to make its green pastures their dreamland for good had endlessly campaigned for an open immigration and visa policy. The bill that the US Senate committee adopted the other day with a convincing margin of 13-5 is likely to...
Source : Khaleej Times | 8 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
Raha Moharrak, youngest Arab and first Saudi woman to conquer Everest, speaks to Suresh Pattali about her achievementAs a person who has seen the greatest mountain range in the world up-close from an adventurous flight, it was soul-filling to be woken up early in the morning by a satellite call from Mount Everest.“Suresh, I’m Raha,” said the person at the other end. I jumped out of the bed, asking:...
Source : Khaleej Times | 17 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
is no memorial remaining in the names of the 158 victims of the crash of Air India Express flight from Dubai in Mangalore on May 22, 2010.However, memories of their near and dear ones lost in one of the worst crashes in India continue to haunt hundreds of residents in the UAE and India as prayers and tears mark the third anniversary today.Only eight passengers had survived when flight IX 812 from Dubai...
Source : Khaleej Times | 17 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
People will choose larger portions of food if they are labeled as being “healthier,” even if they have the same number of calories, according to a new study.“People think (healthier food) is lower in calories,” said Pierre Chandon, a marketing professor at the INSEAD Social Science Research Center in France, and they “tend to consume more of it.”That misconception can lead to people eating larger portion...
Source : Khaleej Times | 17 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
Microsoft Corp unveiled the “Xbox One” on Tuesday, its first new gaming console in eight years, and its strongest push so far to dominate consumers’ living rooms with an array of exclusive media content.The Xbox One took four years to develop and will be the launchpad for a “Halo” live-action video series produced by Steven Spielberg.It will be sold worldwide “later this year,” games unit chief Don...
Source : Khaleej Times | 17 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
months-long trial of 94 people accused of sedition and trying to overthrow the UAE government will come to close on July 2, when the verdict is due to be delivered.In the final day of submissions on Tuesday, the defendants took aim at UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, before Presiding Judge Falah Al Hajiri fixed the date for the verdict to be pronounced.Lawyer Abdul...
Source : Khaleej Times | 17 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan tells us what it takes to be the face of a nation at the Cannes Film FestivalSHE MAY BE at Cannes as the official brand ambassador of L’Oreal but to many across the world Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has come to represent the face of India at the annual international Film Festival. In its 66th edition, the festival is a magnetic draw for celebs from across the world who flock to the...
Source : Khaleej Times | 17 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, smiling and effusive, was out to smooth ruffled feathers in India this week, promising to ease tensions and increase trade between Asia’s fastest growing economies in his first trip overseas since taking office.“China will make your dream come true,” Li told a banquet hall filled with Chinese and Indian business executives in the financial capital of Mumbai as he wound up...
Source : Khaleej Times | 23 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
Twitter is booming as a social media destination for US teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study about online behavior.It said teens are sharing more personal information about themselves even as they try to protect their online reputations.“The key is that there are fewer adults, fewer parents and just simply less complexity,” said Amanda...
Source : Khaleej Times | 23 Hour(s) AgoCategory : frontpage
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