DR Congo reports 689 confirmed Ebola cases as WHO warns that Bundibugyo virus transmission remains active across eastern provinces.
Uganda confirmed six new Ebola cases, raising the outbreak total to 15 as health teams trace contacts and care for admitted patients.
South Korea reported 3.1 percent May inflation as petroleum products surged and transport prices recorded the sharpest category rise.
UN envoy Jean Arnault says regional consensus is growing on ending the Middle East conflict, with ceasefire and trust rebuilding in focus.
Africa CDC and WHO launched a $518 million plan to support Ebola detection, care and preparedness across affected African countries.
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi is advancing climate adaptation, biodiversity protection and resource monitoring across the emirate.
WHO says Congo Ebola response is advancing as testing improves, but contact tracing, insecurity and supply strains slow control efforts.
UAE and IAEA officials reviewed nuclear safety and Barakah safeguards after talks between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Rafael Grossi.
Syria expanded emergency operations along the Euphrates as rising waters damaged bridges, hit farmland and affected 2,400 families.
Business
Samsung led global semiconductor investment in 2025 with US$59.2 billion in capex and R&D, topping TSMC, Intel and SK Hynix worldwide.
News
Dubai Customs intercepted 223 live animals at Dubai International Airport after inspectors found reptiles, scorpions and frogs in a suitcase.
Kuwait air traffic has resumed after a brief closure, with Kuwait International Airport restoring flights following safety checks.
KSQF and UNICEF will support children leaving informal mines in DR Congo with education, training and household assistance in Kambove.
Sheikh Abdullah and Mike Waltz discussed UAE-US relations, United Nations coordination and security issues affecting wider regional stability.
Dubai Customs intercepted 223 live animals at Dubai International Airport after inspectors found reptiles, scorpions and frogs in a suitcase.
Health
Technology
Nvidia deepens South Korea AI and data centre links with SK Hynix, SK Telecom, NAVER, Doosan, LG and Hyundai agreements across AI factories.
Travel
Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi launch complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to or through Abu Dhabi in 2026.
flydubai will start twice-daily Dubai DXB to Bangkok, Don Mueang flights on Sept. 15, 2026, lifting Thailand service to 28 weekly flights via Emirates codeshare.
Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, up 29% year on year, with a 89.9% load factor and a 127-aircraft fleet. Adds Calgary, Luxembourg.
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.
Sports
Korea Republic earned a 2-1 World Cup opening win over Czechia behind Hwang In-beom’s goal and Oh Hyeon-gyu’s finish at Guadalajara Stadium.
Automotive
FIA expands Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life into the Middle East and Africa, extending road safety training, mentoring and local support.
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…
