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– New York City health authorities identified Legionella DNA in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower amid an investigation into a South Bronx outbreak. The city confirmed 11 cases of Legionnaires’ disease by Tuesday night, with one fatality and three patients
– Apple has expanded its iPhone lineup with the addition of a foldable device, the iPhone Duo. The company announced the product on Sept. 9, with preorders set to open on Oct. 16. U.S. pricing starts at $1,999, while in
– China maintained its benchmark lending rates at their September levels, continuing a period of stable borrowing costs. The one-year loan prime rate stayed at 3.0%, and the over-five-year rate remained at 3.5%. These longer-term benchmarks are typically used by
– The death toll from the September 18 attack on Kohat’s Old Police Lines has risen to 23, including 17 police personnel and six civilians, according to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and Rescue 1122. The assault began during Friday prayers when
India has cautioned Washington that the proposed tariffs on nations importing Russian crude oil could negatively impact bilateral relations and cause disruptions in global commodity markets. This warning came in the wake of the US House of Representatives passing the
– India has issued a nationwide public health advisory concerning two Pakistan-origin skin whitening products after laboratory tests revealed high levels of toxic heavy metals. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issued an alert on September 8, identifying Goree Beauty
– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in discussions in Abu Dhabi on September 17. Faye was visiting the United Arab Emirates on a working trip. The two leaders explored their
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– Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Abu Dhabi for discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring avenues to deepen
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, in Abu Dhabi to discuss enhancing diplomatic ties and fostering greater intergovernmental cooperation. The high-level discussion took
– On September 22, the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan took part in a gathering convened by U.S. President Donald Trump in New York. The event, held during the 81st United Nations
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– Air Arabia plans to launch direct flights between Sharjah and Gdansk starting December 14, 2026, establishing a new route linking the UAE with northern Poland. The airline will operate five flights each week connecting Sharjah International Airport and Gdansk
– Etihad Airways is set to launch a seasonal non-stop route linking Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg starting December 17, 2026. The service will operate four times weekly until March 21, 2027, connecting Zayed International Airport with Göteborg Landvetter Airport during
– South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, marking its strongest monthly performance since the COVID-19 outbreak. The figure represents an increase of approximately $1.44 billion compared to June 2025, when the country faced an $846.8