139 Ebola deaths, 600 infections recorded in DRC: WHO
Geneva [Switzerland], May 21: The World Health Organisation announced on Wednesday that 600 cases of Ebola and 139 associated deaths have been recorded in the...
AO warns of agrifood shock from Strait of Hormuz closure
Rome [Italy], May 21: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations warned on Wednesday that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz...
UNCTAD forecasts slowdown in global economic growth
New York [US], May 21: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has projected global economic growth to slow from 2.9 percent in...
SpaceX targets 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says
Washington [US], May 21: SpaceX aims to execute 10,000 launches annually within five years, the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.
South Korea extends fuel tax cut through July
Seoul [South Korea], May 21: South Korea plans to extend the fuel tax cut scheme by two months through the end of July amid growing...
UAE, Serbia discuss enhancing cooperation in women's empowerment
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 20: Tatjana Macura, Serbia's Minister without Portfolio responsible for Gender Equality, Prevention of Violence against Women, and the Economic and Political...
Over 17,000 ordered to evacuate due to Southern California wildfire
California [UE], May 20: More than 17,000 people were ordered to evacuate in Southern California on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened suburban homes.
Sharjah Police showcase AI-driven security innovations at ISNR 2026
Sharjah [UAE], May 20: Sharjah Police highlighted their advanced security and artificial intelligence capabilities during their participation in the Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit...
MBRSC: UAE strengthens its presence in 'Artemis' to build sustainable human presence...
Dubai [UAE], May 20: Officials at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) affirmed that the UAE continues to strengthen its presence in the global...
EU plans to secure fertiliser supply
Brussels [Belgium], May 20: The European Commission adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan: an initiative to support farmers facing rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforce domestic...
'Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity' programme advances first cohort of...
Dubai [UAE], May 19: The 'Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity' initiative, one of the world's largest programmes for university innovation and entrepreneurship, is...
Bahrain's Council of Representatives, Shura Council condemn targeting of Barakah Plant, affirm...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 19: Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), received two cables of solidarity from Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam,...
IAEA monitoring developments at Barakah Plant, expresses readiness to assist if needed
New York [US], May 19: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear...
Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting incident at San Diego mosque,...
Washington [US], May 19: Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Centre of San Diego in California, killing three men outside the...
Qatari, Pakistani Prime Ministers discuss latest developments in region
Doha [Qatar], May 19: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, received Monday...
US Justice Department announces $1.7 billion fund to compensate Trump allies in...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 19: The US President Donald Trump's administration announced Monday the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies who believe...
Sherpa guides set new Everest records amid busy season
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 18: Veteran Nepali climbers Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa have each set new Everest records in their respective male and female...
Three community kitchen workers among five killed by Israel in Gaza
Gaza [Israel], May 18: Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least five Palestinians, including three in Deir el-Balah, and others in Khan...
Italy leaders visit victims of car-ramming, stabbing attacks
Modena [Italy], May 18: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella have visited victims of car-ramming and stabbing attacks on the main shopping...
Two presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia
Bogota [Columbia], May 18: Two presidential campaign staffers have been killed in Colombia just two weeks before the South American country heads to the polls.
Ukrainian weapons' range is changing the course of the war, says Zelensky
Kiev [Ukraine], May 18: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the increased range of the latest Ukrainian weapons is significantly altering the course of...
Saudi Arabia strongly condemns drone attack on UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant site
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 18: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom's condemnation in the strongest terms of...
Belgium Foreign Minister condemns targeting of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant perimeter, reaffirms...
Brussels [Belgium], May 18: Maxime Prevot, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, European Affairs and Development Cooperation of Belgium, has condemned...
Saudi Arabia announces interception, destruction of three drones from Iraq
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 18: The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Major General Turki Al-Malki, stated that on...
UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 18: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried...
UAE consolidates global leadership in innovative treatments, healthcare advancement
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 18: The United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in adopting innovative medicines and advanced treatments...
Hamas military chief killed in Gaza
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 17: The Israeli military and the domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet have confirmed the death of Hamas's military chief in the...