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UAE and Egypt leaders held talks in Abu Dhabi focusing on economic cooperation and regional tensions, emphasizing diplomacy and stability in Middle East affairs.
Asia Rugby ratified a Dubai operations office while keeping its legal headquarters in Hong Kong, formalizing the regional body’s dual-base structure.
Botswana’s credit downgrade underscores pressure on its diamond-led economy as weak demand, lower revenue, rising debt and falling reserves deepen strain.
Ethiopia begins three days of national mourning after rain-triggered landslides in Gamo Zone killed at least 80 people and displaced more than 3,400.
Floods and landslides in Ethiopia’s Gamo Zone have killed 70 people, officials say, with more than 120 still missing as rescue and aid operations continue.
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A strong Papua earthquake near Yalimo hit early Friday, with BMKG and GFZ issuing different readings while confirming no tsunami threat in Indonesia.
JD Vance welcomed Sultan Al Jaber to the White House as US and UAE officials focused on energy security, Hormuz transit and broader bilateral ties.
Brazil opened CMS COP15 in Campo Grande as governments pressed for urgent action to protect migratory species facing habitat loss, pollution and decline.
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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.
U.S. international arrivals eased in 2025, with Canada and main overseas markets off as Commerce data showed monthly declines while global tourism rose overall.
A CAE forecast says airlines and business aviation must add 300,000 pilots by 2034, alongside 416,000 technicians and 678,000 cabin crew to staff global growth.