Indian man in UAE wins  million in lucky draw

Dubai: An Indian man in the UAE has won a whooping Dh12 million in a monthly raffle, according to a media report.

Imran khan launches plantation drive  

Islamabad: Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday launched a massive tree-plantation drive to plant 10 billion saplings in the country in the next five years.

Fire engulfs brazil’s oldest Museum

Rio de Janerio: A massive fire gutted the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro, one of Brazil's oldest, authorities said Sunday, but no injuries were immediately reported.

Japan: China ‘escalating' military actions

Tokyo: Japan's defence chief on Monday warned the country faces a tough security environment, with China and Russia stepping up military activity and North Korea posing "imminent threats".

UAE names two astronauts to go to ISS

Dubai: The ruler of Dubai has announced the names of two astronauts from the United Arab Emirates who will be heading to the International Space Station, a first for the Gulf nation.

Catalonia autonomy vote proposed

Madrid: Spain's Prime Minister on Monday proposed holding a referendum in Catalonia on greater autonomy for the wealthy region but ruled out allowing a vote on independence as demanded by Catalan leaders.

Death toll hits 48 in Boko Haram attack

Kano (Nigeria): The death toll from a Boko Haram attack on a Nigerian army post on the border with Niger has risen to 48, military sources said on Monday. Boko Haram, which has been waging an insurgency since 2009, has intensified attacks on military targets in recent months.