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Global Village has shared some of the highlights of its 25th season which concluded on May 2, after a 190-day celebration marking its silver jubilee.

Andrea Meza of Mexico won the Miss Universe title in a glittery televised event in Florida.

Myanmar's Miss Universe contestant used the pageant on Sunday to urge the world to speak out against the military junta, whose security forces have killed hundreds of opponents since it seized power in February.

The military style jacket that Janet Jackson wore during her 1990 Rhythm Nation tour sold for $81,250 at a Beverly Hills auction on Friday, more than 20 times its pre-sale estimate.

Russia has picked four people to serve as nonprofessional crew members and actors in what is planned to be the first movie to be shot in outer space, Russia's Roscosmos space agency announced.

The much-awaited "Friends" reunion will be broadcast on May 27 and will feature a slew of celebrity guests including Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and K-Pop stars BTS, HB0 Max has announced.

Starting May 17, wedding parties can be held in Dubai, with the attendance capped at 100 if the ceremony is held at hotels or other venues.

Starting today, fully vaccinated individuals can enjoy a host of activities and events in Dubai.

The UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the US Secretary of State have reviewed the current situation in the Middle East and means for easing tension.

Dubai is offering free entry to its museums on Tuesday, May 18.

As many as 179 beggars were arrested in Abu Dhabi during the holy month of Ramadan.

Another 38,706 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Indian authorities on Monday moved over 200,000 people from their homes in the state of Gujarat to safety as the most powerful cyclone in more than two decades roared up the west coast.

India on Monday reported a further decline in new coronavirus cases though daily deaths remained above 4,000 and experts warned that the count was unreliable due to a lack of testing in rural areas.

There was excitement but no crowds early on Monday morning at Riyadh's international airport as Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on citizens travelling out of the Gulf state without prior permission from authorities.

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that foreign visitors arriving by air from most countries will no longer need to quarantine if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit New Zealand later this month, his first trip since the COVID-19 pandemic forced both countries to shut their borders.

Dubai's tourism sector has witnessed a steady growth in numbers since its reopening in July 2020.

Dubai can expect to see a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the near future.

The world’s first in-person international travel trade event in 18 months opened in Dubai on Sunday.

Sustainable tourism initiatives worth half a billion dirhams are being planned in Ras Al Khaimah.

New Zealand cricketers have arrived in London to start their biosecure tour of England before the ICC World Test Championship Final against India, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday.

Shabab Al Ahli clinched the President's Cup for the 10th time on Sunday.

Ducati's Jack Miller held his nerve in a crash-filled MotoGP race in wet and windy conditions to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday.

The 'Big Three' of men's tennis have found some "fresh energy" to thwart the charge of younger players on the tour, world number one Novak Djokovic said after setting up yet another title clash against his biggest rival against Rafael Nadal.

Vanessa Bryant stood at the podium on Saturday evening as her late husband Kobe was being formally inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and she noted that she always avoided praising the former Los Angeles Lakers star in public.