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UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed met Germany’s Johann Wadephul in Berlin to review ties and discuss regional security and diplomacy.
England reached the T20 World Cup semifinals by edging Pakistan in Pallekele, while Babar Azam scraped together 25 off 24 in another muted knock.
Egypt says crude output has started from Belayim Marine 133 in the Gulf of Suez at about 1,500 bpd, drilled by Petrobel under EGPC and Eni.
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Rome Fiumicino on July 1, 2026, using Airbus A320neo aircraft, with tickets on sale.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met Indonesia’s President Prabowo in Abu Dhabi to advance CEPA cooperation in trade, energy, AI and food security.
Bank of Korea held rates at 2.5% and launched dot plot guidance as it lifted 2026 growth forecast and flagged housing, debt and won risks.
UAE and U.S. officials reviewed strategic ties in Washington, focusing on trade, investment, energy and artificial intelligence, the UAE said.
Zimbabwe has suspended exports of raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect, including cargo already in transit, officials said.
Pakistan’s latest FY2024-25 estimates put poverty at 28.9% and inequality higher, with about 70 million below a Rs 8,484 monthly poverty line.
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UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed met Germany’s Johann Wadephul in Berlin to review ties and discuss regional security and diplomacy.
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UN Security Council urged Libyan stakeholders to engage with envoy Hanna Tetteh’s political roadmap, calling for unified institutions, budget and judiciary.
An offshore magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near Simeulue off Sumatra, shaking Aceh. Officials reported no tsunami warning and no confirmed casualties.
UAE accelerates aircraft MRO growth with new Dubai and Al Ain facilities, expanding hangars, tooling support and engine testing capacity for airlines.
Daniel Noboa honours Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled in Quito as the UAE and Ecuador announce a CEPA and new investment, security and integrity accords.
UN Security Council urged Libyan stakeholders to engage with envoy Hanna Tetteh’s political roadmap, calling for unified institutions, budget and judiciary.
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Technology
The new MacBook Air with M5 doubles starting storage to 512GB, adds faster SSD options up to 4TB, and brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
Travel
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Rome Fiumicino on July 1, 2026, using Airbus A320neo aircraft, with tickets on sale.
Japan recorded a historic tourism milestone in 2025 as international arrivals climbed to 42.7 million, marking the highest annual total ever achieved.
Emirates will add four weekly Dubai-Manila flights from April 2, 2026, lifting service to 34 a week on Boeing 777-300ER jets and boosting cargo space for trade.
The US will suspend immigrant visa processing for Pakistan from Jan 21 while India remains excluded following a State Department review of screening standards.
Sports
Tallon Griekspoor and Daniil Medvedev will meet in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final after straight-set semifinal wins on hard courts.
Automotive
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds an illuminated grille, optional lit hood star, and DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps, pairing new styling cues with flagship cabin tech and comfort features.
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…
