EU governments increased R&D allocations by 3% in 2024
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: The total government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) across the EU in 2024 stood at an estimated €127 916 million,...
Identity and Citizenship' warns against online accounts misleading customers with promises of...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 29: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security has urged all customers-citizens, residents, and visitors wishing to come...
Light aircraft sinks in Switzerland's Lake Lucerne
Geneva [Switzerland], July 29: A light aircraft has sunk in Lake Lucerne in Switzerland following an incident with initially unclear causes. A police spokesman said...
Gaza children look 'very hungry,' US to set up food centres: Trump
New York [US], July 29: US President Donald Trump on Monday described the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip as "terrible," and said hungry Palestinian...
Man disturbs 20 seals to take photos in German nature reserve
Berlin [Germany], July 29: A man disturbed around 20 seals in a nature reserve on a German North Sea island to take photos of them,...
Thailand, Cambodia leaders agree 'immediate & unconditional' truce
Bangkok [Thailand], July 29: The premiers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to implement an immediate ceasefire following days of deadly border clashes, Malaysian Prime...
leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister says there won't be talks with...
Seoul [South Korea], July 29: The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday said Pyongyang would not hold talks with the...
At least 17 killed after gunmen storm small-town bar in Ecuador
Quito [Ecuador], July 29: Gunmen in Ecuador have killed at least 17 people, including a child, in an attack on a bar, the latest incident...
March covers 120 kilometres in honour of fallen German soldiers
Berlin [Germany], July 29: Trekking 120 kilometres to symbolize each German soldier killed on foreign missions since 1955, around 150 soldiers and reservists from across...
Pacific Islands delay security plan that could open door to China
New York [US], July 29: Leaders of the four biggest Pacific Islands nations have delayed adopting a joint security strategy that could provide an opening...
Zelenskiy praises Trump for 'clear stance' in shortened deadline for Russia
Kyiv [Ukraine], July 29: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday for his "expressed determination" in calling for a shortened deadline...
Ceasefire takes effect between Thailand and Cambodia
Bangkok [Thailand], July 29: A ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand came into effect at midnight (1700 GMT) on Monday, hours after they agreed to halt...
Global hunger falls but conflict and climate threaten progress
Geneva [Switzerland], July 29: The number of hungry people around the world fell for a third straight year in 2024, retreating from a COVID-era spike,...
Trump sets new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia
Washington [US], July 29: U.S. President Donald Trump set a new deadline on Monday of 10 or 12 days for Russia to make progress toward...
Dubai Municipality, BiOD Technology sign MoU to convert waste oils into renewable...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 29: Dubai Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BiOD Technology FZCO, a subsidiary of DUBAL Holding, marking a...
UN welcomes ceasefire agreement between Cambodia, Thailand
Geneva [Switzerland], July 29: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, describing it as a positive step towards ending...
Modon Holding posts AED2.1 billion net profit in H1 202
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 29: Modon Holding has reported exceptional results for the first half of 2025, with net profit rising 4.2 times year-on-year to...
Hamdan bin Zayed attends specialised demonstrations by national service recruits at Liwa...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 29: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has attended specialised demonstrations by the 22nd...
Saudi-French led UN conference seeks revival of two-state solution
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 29: A high-level international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian cause and the implementation of the two-state solution commenced...
Germany announces Gaza air bridge, signals pressure on Israel
Berlin [Germany], July 29: The German government has unveiled an immediate plan to establish a humanitarian air bridge to Gaza in cooperation with Jordan, while...
Trump, Starmer voice concern over Gaza humanitarian crisis
New York [US], July 29: US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation...
Wildfires rage in Greece & Turkey as extreme heat persists
Athens [Greece], July 28: Greece is continuing to battle five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave, with extreme temperatures expected to persist.
At least 43 killed in attack on church in DR Congo
Kinshasa [DR Congo], July 28: The Islamist militia Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) killed at least 43 people in an attack on a Catholic church in...
Several deaths as train derails in south-western Germany
Berlin [Germany], July 28: Several people were killed and many others injured after a passenger train derailed in south-western Germany on Sunday, security sources told...
Russians attempt to encircle Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine
Moscow [Russia], July 28: After unsuccessful direct assaults on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Russian troops have now shifted to attempts at encirclement, local...
Drake concert in UK cancelled due to 'unforeseen' travel issues
London [UK], July 28: Rapper Drake has had a concert at Co-Op Live in the north of England cancelled due to "unforeseen" travel issues. The...
US and EU strike deal with 15% tariff to avert trade war
New York [US], July 28: The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on most...