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UAE mediation helped Russia and Ukraine exchange 386 captives, with 193 returned by each side in a confirmed humanitarian swap on April 24.
China’s CPI rose 1% in March from a year earlier, while monthly prices fell and producer prices returned to growth.
Bahrain and the UK said talks in Manama focused on regional tensions, Hormuz shipping, and the global economic risks tied to energy and trade flows.
Malaysia recorded RM68.52 billion in halal exports in 2025, as food and beverage products remained the sector’s largest contributor.
South Korea approved its first paid self-driving freight service, clearing RideFlux to launch autonomous parcel deliveries in June.
IRENA says the world added a record 692 GW of renewable power in 2025, lifting total capacity to 5,149 GW and pushing renewables near half of all power.
Sheikh Khaled and Li Qiang held talks in Beijing as the UAE and China expanded strategic cooperation across trade, investment, energy and technology.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed arrived in Beijing for a three-day China visit aimed at deepening UAE-China ties, trade links and cooperation across key sectors.
Shenzhen Port handled 8.5227 million foreign-trade TEUs in Q1 2026, up 7.81%, as the Chinese shipping hub expanded to 281 global routes.
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Syria will receive US$225 million in World Bank grants to rebuild water and health services after years of conflict damage nationwide.
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UAE mediation helped Russia and Ukraine exchange 386 captives, with 193 returned by each side in a confirmed humanitarian swap on April 24.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen reviewed bilateral ties and regional security in Abu Dhabi.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto held Abu Dhabi talks on defence cooperation and regional security.
UAE Sierra Leone diplomacy returned to Abu Dhabi as both leaders linked trade, investment and sustainability with regional issues again.
UAE mediation helped Russia and Ukraine exchange 386 captives, with 193 returned by each side in a confirmed humanitarian swap on April 24.
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Technology
China launched a Long March-8 rocket from Hainan, sending 18 internet satellites into orbit for the seventh Qianfan networking mission.
Travel
flydubai will launch daily Dubai-Bangkok flights on July 1, adding Thailand’s capital to its network with Emirates codeshare connections.
Airfares to Colombo jumped ahead of the Feb 15 India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, with some India routes near Dh4,000 and extra Dubai flights.
Vietnam drew a record 2,453,724 foreign visitors in January 2026, led by air arrivals, as official data showed double-digit gains month to month in Vietnam 2026.
China plans visa-free entry for British travelers for trips up to 30 days, the UK says, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing Friday.
Sports
Magnitude wins Dubai World Cup 2026 at Meydan Racecourse, securing $6.96 million prize and delivering United States its ninth victory in the prestigious race.
Automotive
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the electric C-Class in Seoul, bringing its first battery-powered C-Class sedan with up to 762 km of WLTP range.
Entertainment
Ben Affleck calls AI a support tool, but critics say generative systems already shape film and TV workflows, costs and labor demand.
The investigation into Matthew Perry’s tragic overdose has resulted in charges against five individuals, including three medical professionals and one…
