Arab Crusader

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates entered 2026 with a strong run of official economic data showing broad-based expansion across non-oil activity, trade, banking and investment, reinforcing its position as one of the region’s fastest-growing economies. Releases published in the first quarter and early second quarter…

Malaysia halal exports rise 10.9% to RM68.52 billion

April 17, 2026

Malaysia recorded RM68.52 billion in halal exports in 2025, as food and beverage products remained the sector’s largest contributor.

RideFlux wins South Korea’s first paid freight permit

April 16, 2026

South Korea approved its first paid self-driving freight service, clearing RideFlux to launch autonomous parcel deliveries in June.

South Korea auto exports rise on March hybrid demand

April 15, 2026

SEJONG: South Korea’s automobile exports rose in March as strong global demand for hybrid vehicles lifted overseas shipments despite weaker sales in parts of Asia and the Middle East. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources said auto exports totaled $6.37 billion last month, up 2.2% from…

Health

DR Congo lifts national mpox emergency after two years

Health

KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared an end to the mpox outbreak that had remained under national emergency management for about two years, with Health Minister Roger Kamba saying the…

WHO IARC maps preventable cancer risks across 185 countries

LYON: Nearly four in 10 cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing exposure to known, modifiable risk factors, according to a…

FDA classifies recall of 80,000 McCafé decaf K-Cups

Researchers advance production of low calorie sugar alternative

25-year study finds why some 80-year-olds keep sharp memory

Amazon Pharmacy offers Wegovy pill from $25 a month

Health

MENA Newswire, SEATTLE: Amazon Pharmacy is now filling prescriptions in the United States for a newly approved pill version of Wegovy, the weight loss medicine made by Novo Nordisk. Amazon said eligible customers with commercial…

Breakthrough offers hope in early type 1 diabetes detection

How brewing method affects coffee’s health benefits

Lecanemab could delay Alzheimer’s by over eight years

Stanford scientists cure diabetes in lab mice using cell therapy

Tattoo ink linked to immune cell death and reduced vaccine response

Vaccine mandates outlawed under Idaho medical freedom act

Consumer Reports study finds lead in popular protein supplements

Vitamin B2 intake could protect against disabling dementia

Health

TOKYO, Oct. 7, 2025: A large-scale Japanese study has found that individuals with higher dietary intake of riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, had a…

Health

Exercise reduces hunger by targeting brain’s appetite signals

Health

Stem cell therapy shows promise in post-stroke brain repair

Health

Cancer researchers design precision drug that spares organs

Health

Korea secures three spots in world’s best cancer hospital list

Africa, Asia, Middle East hit hardest by 2024 cholera crisis

FDA to share COVID vaccine fatality data involving children with CDC

Australia could hit one million dementia cases by 2065

Ebola kills healthcare workers as outbreak spreads in Congo

Travel

Etihad expands Africa network with six new routes

April 18, 2026

Yas Waterworld adds 11 attractions for April 4 opening

Air Arabia to start daily Sharjah Rome flights July 1

Etihad flies 2.2 million passengers in January 2026

Vietnam welcomes record 2.5 million visitors in January

US pauses immigrant visas for Pakistan leaves India unaffected

Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition to drive 2026 growth

Technology

India weighs $11 billion fund to boost chipmaking

Technology

NEW DELHI: India is preparing a new fund worth more than 1 trillion rupees, or about $11 billion, to support domestic semiconductor production, according to a report published Thursday. The report said the proposed funding would provide subsidies for chip design projects,…

Technology

BMW tests AEON humanoid robots in German production

Technology

Apple launches M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lineup

Technology

Apple expands iPhone 17 lineup with iPhone 17e

Sports

March 28, 2026

Magnitude claims Dubai World Cup 2026 title with strong run

February 28, 2026

Griekspoor meets Medvedev in Dubai title match

February 25, 2026

Babar Azam misfires as Pakistan lose to England in Pallekele

Entertainment

Sony confirms God of War trilogy remake and PS5 prequel

February 13, 2026

CALIFORNIA: Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio announced on February 12 that the original God of War trilogy…

Apple Arcade adds Jeopardy and NFL games in September update

Moscow hosts historic 47th international festival

Lifestyle

Adidas unveils Treadflow, a treadmill shoe innovation

Lifestyle

Adidas launches Treadflow, the first shoe engineered for treadmill running, designed for indoor athletes with breathable comfort and tailored grip.

U.S. Polo Assn.’s fall-winter 2024 line inspired by Salt Lake City

U.S. Polo Assn. has launched its Fall-Winter 2024 Collection, blending sporty style and festive warmth, with pieces perfect for gifting this holiday season.