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UAE and Mauritania held Abu Dhabi talks on bilateral cooperation, renewable energy, maritime security and broader regional developments.
China auto output hit 2.917 million and sales reached 2.899 million in March, rebounding sharply from February as exports and NEVs led the market.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed received Kaja Kallas in Abu Dhabi for talks on UAE-EU strategic relations, cooperation and regional developments.
Etihad Airways has scheduled six new Africa services from Abu Dhabi, widening its direct Africa network from November 2026 to March 2027.
Japan set fiscal 2026 defense spending near 2% of GDP as the Ministry of Defense expanded funding for missiles, drones and air defense.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed regional security, maritime risks and UAE-EU ties in Abu Dhabi.
South Korea’s auto exports rose 2.2% in March to $6.37 billion as hybrid vehicle demand surged, lifting shipments despite weaker sales in some regions.
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.
ADB launched a $25 million trust fund to speed ASEAN power grid projects, backing cross-border energy links, grid upgrades and regional electricity trade.
Business
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 and Mauritania held Abu Dhabi talks on bilateral cooperation, renewable energy, maritime security and broader regional developments.
UAE and India stepped up high-level engagement as Ajit Doval met Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi to discuss security and energy.
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 and Mauritania held Abu Dhabi talks on bilateral cooperation, renewable energy, maritime security and broader regional developments.
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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…
