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New applications for US unemployment benefits drifted close to 57-year lows last week and layoffs decreased in September, suggesting labor market stability persisted even as employers remained cautious about boosting hiring.The report from the Labour Department on Thursday joined a raft of other data, including robust consumer spending in August, in painting a rosy picture of the economy despite rising headwinds from the US-Israeli war with Iran, which has driven diesel prices to record highs. Economists said robust corporate profits growth and resilient domestic demand were shielding workers from layoffs, for now.”At some point, elevated energy costs and material prices…
Niall Horan is looking back at the song that started his solo career as This Town marks 10 years since its release.The singer celebrated the anniversary on Instagram, sharing throwback photos and videos from the early days of the track, including a behind the scenes look at how its cover artwork was photographed.This Town was released on September 29, 2016, becoming Niall’s first solo single following One Direction’s hiatus.“This Town was released 10 years ago today. It was the first song I released out on my own and it’s so special to me for so many reasons,” he wrote.Looking back at the release,…
Alex Eala’s hopes of an Asian Games tennis gold unravelled on Thursday as the top seed was upset by China’s Wang Xiyu.The unheralded Chinese player fought back to earn a 3-6 6-3 6-2 semifinal win in Nagoya to leave the Philippines’ fan favourite with a bronze tinged in disappointment.The defeat also cost Eala an Olympic quota berth to Los Angeles 2028 awarded to the winner.The 21-year-old said she had no regrets about skipping the China Open to represent the Philippines — despite a possible fine and ranking penalty for opting out of the mandatory WTA event.”I’m really happy to have…
The National Shipping and Logistics Committee says the base sea freight rate didn’t triple – it’s war risk fees, emergency fuel surcharges and rerouting costs that are pushing total shipping bills to three to five times normal levels Dubai: The National Shipping and Logistics Committee confirmed that the UAE has a strong logistics infrastructure and a sophisticated network of roads and ports, which has enabled it to deal with emergency conditions that arose in maritime traffic. The Committee explained that it is difficult to determine uniform prices for transporting containers in the wake of the problems that affected the Strait…
PARIS, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Executive Chairman of XRG, said today that XRG is backing Argentina’s ambition to become a major new supplier of LNG to global markets. Speaking at Argentina Week in Paris, Dr. Al Jaber said XRG’s participation in Argentina LNG reflects confidence in the scale and quality of Vaca Muerta, the country’s improving investment environment and the combined ability of YPF, Eni and XRG to deliver a globally competitive LNG project. “Argentina has the ingredients to build a world-class LNG business. Vaca Muerta is the world’s second largest shale gas resource…
Achievement reflects multidisciplinary clinical excellence and the hospital’s partnership with Dubai Health Published: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 1:20 PM Mediclinic City Hospital has reached a significant clinical milestone, completing 100 kidney transplants through its kidney transplant programme. Central to this achievement is Mediclinic Middle East’s partnership with Dubai Health, which brings together clinical and academic expertise and a shared commitment to advancing highly specialised transplant care and improving outcomes for patients. This partnership was first established in 2016 with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the heart of Dubai Health, enabling learning and discovery to advance…
First phase to cover Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah Stations, delivering an integrated smart parking experience for passengers Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail, Q Mobility and Parkin PJSC have announced a strategic partnership to develop and operate smart parking solutions across Etihad Rail’s passenger station network, designed to make station parking more seamless, convenient and efficient. The partnership aims to enhance passenger experience, and support the development of a smarter and more sustainable transport system in the UAE, through the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in managing infrastructure and services. The partnership provides a strategic framework for…
Emirates is targeting a load factor of at least 75 per cent during the first year of its new daily Dubai-Helsinki service, as the airline looks to build Finland into its latest Nordic market and tap growing travel demand from the UAE, Gulf and Asia.Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer at Emirates, said reaching 75 per cent or higher would represent a strong level of occupancy during the route’s first year as the airline develops Helsinki as a new direct market. “If we reach 75 per cent or more, that would be a good load factor for the…
Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced the last season of his popular talk show ‘Koffee With Karan’ with an emotional message recalling the origins of the project and the disadvantages associated with it. From the very first season in 2004, this iconic chat show has brought together India’s biggest stars and, in the process, captured an ever-changing world of relationships, fame, ambition and celebrity.The numerous seasons of the show gave several headlines, memes, debates and enduring memories for its viewers and the fans of Bollywood. Now, Karan Johar is raising his mug one last time and has decided to bring this journey…
India and Pakistan have been drawn in the same group at the 2027 Cricket World Cup and will clash at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on October 10 next year as the fixtures for the tournament were announced on Thursday.India also have Australia in their pool in a repeat of the 2023 final. Their encounter will open the second stage of the World Cup in Cape Town on October 7, with the tournament co-hosted by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.India and Pakistan have a fierce rivalry on the cricket pitch, fuelled by political tensions between the subcontinent neighbours.There will likely be…