Archive: December 24, 2021
Global roll-out of UK's booster campaign would vaccinate world by February
UK's Johnson hails ‘wonderful’ gift of Covid booster in Christmas message
US author Joan Didion dies aged 87
UAE weather: Partly cloudy and cooler conditions
Italy tightens rules for unvaccinated amid Omicron spread
DA to request reduction in US lorry driver's 110-year sentence
Abu Dhabi community wins fight to keep local cats
Does the Middle East have cause for Christmas cheer?
‘We needed the vote’, say Libyans as hopes of first elected president crushed
In 2021 we saw the future of drone warfare: bigger, faster and better armed
ADGM grants regulatory approval to virtual asset trading platform Hayvn
How we ended up with Omicron, and how to beat the next variant
Why it’s crucial to understand the purpose of money in your life
The first Noel - 65 years of Christmas carols in Abu Dhabi
Sergio Ramos sees red again as frustrating start to Paris Saint-Germain career continues
HSBC set to acquire India’s L&T Investment Management in $425m deal
Dozens killed in Bangladesh ferry fire
Could Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra' be the superhero franchise Bollywood needs?
Exploring the UAE: 10 things to do in Fujairah
South Korea pardons disgraced former president Park Geun-hye
Musical by Shekhar Kapur and A R Rahman to premiere at Expo 2020 Dubai
Pat Cummins returns as Australia train for Melbourne Ashes Test - in pictures
A look back at 2021 (Part 1): Covid-19 and the space race
Expo 2020 Dubai celebrates Palestine
UAE cyclists take part in Fifty Years of the Desert race - in pictures
Global renewable capacity surges 4.7% in 2021 as countries focus on clean energy projects
Beijing prepares for Winter Olympics as Games village is unveiled - in pictures
UK’s Selfridges sold to Thai-Austrian consortium
The best K-pop songs of 2021: from 'LaLisa' to 'Butter'
'Sex and the City' actor Chris Noth hit with new sexual assault claim
2021 taught me it's the little things we do that make us who we are
Christmas travel misery for millions as disruption hits UK rail and air travel
Six moments that make 2021 UK royal family's new 'annus horribilis'
Root admits England need to be 'a lot better' as visitors target Ashes comeback
Omicron 'tipping into older population' in UK at Christmas
Sudan's pro-democracy groups call for unity ahead of renewed protests
UAE leaders congratulate head of Libya's presidential council on Independence Day
Saudi-led coalition destroys nine Houthi weapons depots in Yemen
India World Cup winner Harbhajan Singh grateful as he retires from cricket
IMF approves extension of emergency funding to help countries cope with Covid-19
Coronavirus: UAE records 1,352 new cases
Germany promises to take in thousands of Afghans
UK nurses ‘despairing’ amid mass staff shortages over Christmas
High-flying Manchester City won't take 'exceptional' Leicester lightly
Young Iraqi film students tell their own stories from Mosul - in pictures
Cyber criminals face five years in jail and Dh1 million fine over cryptocurrency scams
Burnley v Everton latest Premier League game to be postponed due to Covid-19
Spain's deputy prime minister Nadia Calvino elected head of IMF advisory committee
UK plan to tag migrants labelled 'cruel' by rights groups
Canada clears Covid-vaccinated Santa for travel
Today's best photos: from Santas riding elephants to French football fans
Companies raise $594bn in 2021 through IPOs
Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket: Sharjah dad wins Dh1m two days after welcoming twins
Heathrow hit by 3-hour queues at passport control
Kuwait makes booster vaccine compulsory for residents who want to travel abroad
Cardinal's Christmas photos with Myanmar junta chief spark outrage
Down On Da Bayou wins featured Shadwell prize at Jebel Ali
Oscars 2022: more foreign titles get recognition outside international film category
Indian court urges Modi to delay state elections over Omicron fears
Bethlehem marks second Christmas under pall of pandemic
The UK's week in pictures: Winter Solstice, booster shots and Christmas preparations
US to lift Omicron-related travel restrictions on southern African countries
Lufthansa, United, Delta cancel flights over Christmas
Russia tests hypersonic missiles as experts fear Putin may launch Christmas offensive
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid mourns death of first Emirati nurse
South Africa abandons use of quarantine as Covid containment strategy
UK condemns Iran's use of ballistic missiles in war games
Satellite images purportedly show Russian military build-up near Ukraine
UK reports record Covid cases for third day running
Biden, Harris close call as Covid surge hits vaccinated and boosted US leaders
Omicron marches through Europe
Biden and first lady visit bedridden kids for Christmas
Libya urged to 'swiftly' set new date for postponed historic presidential election
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed sends warm Christmas greetings to all
Fears grow for Briton detained by Taliban in Afghanistan
Christmas Day US military battles remembered
Houthi strike kills two and wounds seven, Saudi media says
Multiple migrant deaths over three days off Greek coast