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UK News | US News | Middle East | More WorldSouth Korea to monitor impact of US tariff hikes on Chinese imports
Seoul, May 21South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday the government will closely monitor the impact of Washington's recent decision to raise tariffs on some Chinese im...EU set to give final sign off for artificial intelligence law
Brussels, May 21European Union (EU) ministers are set to give the final approval to stricter rules governing artificial intelligence (AI) in Brussels on Tuesday.6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, no tsunami alert
Tokyo, May 21A 6.0 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday struck near the Ogasawara Islands in the Pacific Ocean, south of Tokyo, with no tsunami warnings issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA...Iran to hold presidential election on June 28
Tehran, May 21Iran's government has decided that the country's 14th presidential election will be held on June 28, the media reported.UK PM apologises for infected blood scandal cover-up
London, May 21The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologised for the infected blood scandal on behalf of successive governments and declared it was a "day of national shame".Spain to send Leopard 2 tanks and Patriot missiles to Ukraine in June
Madrid, May 21Spain will deliver a further batch of German-made Leopard 2A4 battle tanks, along with Patriot anti-aircraft missiles and other ammunition to Ukraine, by the end of June, said the...UK infected blood scandal 'could largely have been avoided': Inquiry report
London, May 21A contaminated blood scandal in the UK, which has caused more than 3,000 deaths, "could largely, though not entirely, have been avoided," according to the inquiry report...UNRWA says land crossings mostly feasible, effective way to deliver aid to Gaza
Gaza, May 21The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has said that land crossings are the most feasible and effective way to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip.Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts again, sending 5 km of volcanic ash
Jakarta, May 21Ibu volcano in Indonesia's Halmahera Island erupted again, sending volcanic ash as high as 5,000 metre to its peak, the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigatio...US 'reaffirms support for Iranian people' after President Raisi's death
Washington, May 21The US has expressed its "official condolences" for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and other members of their de...Biden slams 'outrageous' ICC request for Netanyahu's arrest warrant
Washington, May 21US President Joe Biden has termed as "outrageous" the application by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to have an arrest warrant issued agai...Netanyahu predicts warrant application will turn ICC into a 'farce'
Tel Aviv, May 21Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor to apply for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders will...Julian Assange wins UK High Court victory in case against extradition to US
London, May 20WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won a victory in his ongoing battle against extradition from the United Kingdom (UK) to the United States after the High Court in London...UAE: ADAFSA pledges continued support for Emirati honey bee development
Abu Dhabi, May 20The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Emirati beekeepers by providing high-quality queen bees of the local Emira...Alef Education Holding announces intention to list on ADX
Abu Dhabi, May 20Alef Education Holding plc announced its intention to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing of its ordinary shares for trading on the Main Market of the Abu Dh...Riyadh gears up to host world aviation leaders at WAGA2024
Abu Dhabi, May 20The Riyadh Airports Company is set to host the World Annual General Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition (WAGA2024) from May 21 to 23.China sanctions three US defence companies for arm sales to Taiwan
Beijing, May 20China placed three defence companies in the US on its list of "unreliable companies" for selling weapons to Taiwan, China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday...UAE following with deep concern media reports regarding helicopter crash carrying Iranian president
Abu Dhabi, May 20The UAE is following with deep concern media reports on the tragic accident of the helicopter carrying the Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran, His Excellency Hossein Amir-Abdollahia...UNRWA: Nearly 800,000 now displaced from Rafah
Tel Aviv, May 20Roughly 800,000 people have been forced to flee Rafah since Israel launched a military operation in the area on 6 May, the head of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA said on Saturd...Al Hammadi scores gold for the UAE in the World Paralympic Athletics Championships
Dubai, May 19Mohammed Al Hammadi, the player of our Paralympic athletics team, Sunday, won the first gold medal for the UAE in the World Athletics Championships for People of Determination, cu...Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan's new President
Taipei, May 20Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was sworn in and took office as the self-governing island's President on Monday.Europe, West being fed negative stories about India: Top editor with UK daily
New Delhi, May 19Shedding light into what he claimed were prevailing 'misconceptions' surrounding India in the West, Sam Stevenson, the assistant editor of the UK-based newspaper, Daily ...Sri Lanka: Seetha Amman Temple hosts grand Kumbaabhishekam puja with global devotee attendance
Colombo, May 19In Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, the serene ambiance of the Seetha Amman Temple is aglow with spiritual fervor as the auspicious Kumbaabhishekam puja unfolds. Devotees from far and wid...UAE flies first relief plane for flood-hit victims in Brazil
Abu Dhabi, May 19The UAE today sent the first relief plane carrying 100 tonnes of food, medical supplies, and relief aid to help the victims of the floods and heavy rains that recently swept Brazi...UAE: Sultan bin Ahmed graces Sir Bu Nair 24's finale
Abu Dhabi, May 19Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended Saturday's evening Sir Bu Nair Festival 24 closing ceremony.Friday and Saturday saw a plethora...Jury of UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development discusses preparation for eighth edition
Abu Dhabi, May 19The International Jury of the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development met at the UNESCO headquarters over the past two days, in Paris to discuss preparations for the launch of...Slovakian PM Fico is out of danger: Deputy Prime Minister Kalinak
Bratislava, May 19Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is out of danger following an attempt on his life on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak told the news agency TASR on Sunday.UK govt 'worried' about pro-Palestinian marches: Defence Secretary
London, May 19Police should be "all over" pro-Palestinian marches, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said.Kumbhabhishekam of Seetha Amman temple in Sri Lanka held with holy Saryu water from Ayodhya
Kandy, May 19Thousands of devotees from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka participated in Kumbhabhishekam -- a ritual reverentially performed to re-energise the spiritual powers -- of the Seetha Amma...Elon Musk launches Starlink in Indonesia
New Delhi, May 19Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, on Sunday, launched his satellite-based internet service provider Starlink in Indonesia, with the aim to improve access in remote parts of the arch...Sri Lanka: Seetha Amman Temple hosts grand Kumbaabhishekam puja with global devotee attendance
Colombo, May 19In Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, the serene ambiance of the Seetha Amman Temple is aglow with spiritual fervor as the auspicious Kumbaabhishekam puja unfolds. Devotees from far and wid...UAE President receives phone call from President of Democratic Republic of Congo
Abu Dhabi, May 19UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Elon Musk arrives in Indonesia, to launch satellite internet service Starlink
New Delhi, May 19Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday arrived in Indonesia where he aims to launch his satellite-based internet service Starlink.Mohammad Al Gergawi awarded honorary Doctorate at Georgetown University
Dubai, May 18In a significant milestone for global business education, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business celebrated the commencement of its Class of 2024 at the Healy L...FAO highlights potential of AI, digital revolution to transform world's agrifood systems
Rome, May 18Artificial Intelligence and the ongoing digital revolution will inevitably transform the world and its agrifood systems, making it all the more urgent that the transformations the...Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace discusses preparations for conference on AI, religions in Hiroshima
Abu Dhabi, May 18Shaikh Al Mahfoudh bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, and Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, discussed preparat...ACRES 2024 showcases innovative real estate projects focused on enhancing environmental sustainability
Dubai, May 18The Acres Real Estate Exhibition, currently underway at the Dubai World Trade Centre and organised by Leader Events Management, continued to captivate attendees on its third day w...UAE Schools and Nursery Show's 2nd edition kicks off at Expo Centre Sharjah
Sharjah, May 18The second edition of the UAE Schools and Nursery Show was launched on Friday at the Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), and is slated to run until 9th May.OECD, South Korea to discuss global governance on artificial intelligence
Seoul, May 19A digital society initiative, jointly led by South Korea and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), will officially kick off next week to discuss global...UAE: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority connects power to 1,135 projects
Sharjah, May 18Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced the power connection for 1,135 projects in various parts of Sharjah city, with a total load exceeding 109 megawatts d...