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Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France reports 1,000 excess deaths
WorldParis/Rome/Zurich: A record-breaking heatwave sweeping across Europe has caused widespread disruption and is expected to drive the death toll higher, with French authorities reporting around 1,000 excess deaths linked to the extreme conditions. France’s public health agency said the majority of the
Dubai Customs launches advanced K9 fleet to strengthen anti-drug operations
UAEDubai: Dubai Customs has launched a new fleet of specialised vehicles for its K9 Unit, coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and in support of the UAE’s national anti-drug campaign, held under the slogan “Uniting to Eradicate the Scourge.” The new fleet fo
Dubai's RTA expands strategic partnerships with leading Chinese firms to boost smart mobility
UAEDubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its strategic partnerships with leading Chinese companies and institutions to tap into advanced expertise in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and modern transport technologies. The initiative aims to support RTA’s curren
Dubai launches world’s first AI-powered park design challenge
UAEDubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Dubai Municipality has launched the world’s first AI-powered park design challenge, inviti
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills all 14 on board
WorldRiyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy has announced that a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of all 14 people on board. The accident occurred at approximately 6 a.m., with all victims confirmed to be Saudi nationals. In a statem
Plane crash in northeastern France kills 11 people
WorldParis: Eleven people were killed when a small aircraft crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, according to local authorities. The plane, which belonged to a parachute training school, was carrying a pilot and ten passengers — five students and five instructors — all of whom
UAE condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
UAEAbu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the renewed missile and drone attacks launched by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait . In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) described the attacks as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of bot
NCM warns of rain and dust as cumulus clouds form in eastern UAE
UAEDubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast the formation of cumulus clouds over parts of the eastern UAE on Sunday, with a chance of rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The centre said wind speeds could reach up to 45 kilometres per hour between 2 pm and 7:30 pm, potentially sti
Veteran tailor preserves heritage of Emirati kandura in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
UAERas Al Khaimah: For nearly half a century, Pakistani tailor Mohammed Shafiq has been closely linked with the Emirati kandura (the traditional long white robe worn by Emirati men), witnessing its evolution while preserving its authenticity and fine details across generations. Now aged 68, Shafiq is
UAE Central Bank develops new framework for dormant accounts and unclaimed funds
BusinessAbu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has announced the development and expansion of a system regulating dormant accounts and unclaimed funds, extending its scope to include all licensed financial institutions, including banks, finance companies, exchange houses and insurance firm
UAE delegation holds high-level talks in Washington to strengthen strategic ties
BusinessWashington: Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, led a UAE delegation during an official visit to Washington, D.C., where he held a series of meetings with senior US officials to advance strategic cooperation between the two countries. The delegation included Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister
UAE transforms bankruptcy into a tool for recovery and economic stability
BusinessAbu Dhabi: The UAE has significantly transformed its approach to bankruptcy, moving away from the traditional perception of default and failure towards a modern framework focused on recovery, regulation and economic sustainability, according to the head of the Federal Bankruptcy Court. Judge Hossam
Trump warns of further military action as US-Iran tensions escalate
WorldWashington/Cairo: U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States could be “forced to militarily complete the job” after launching strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate despite a recent ceasefire agreement. In a sta
Bahrain condemns ‘repeated aggression’ over missile and drone attacks
WorldManama: The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned what it described as renewed Iranian aggression against its territory, following a fresh attack involving ballistic missiles and drones. In a statement, Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the incident represents a dangerous escalation an
Messi scores off the bench as Argentina beat Jordan to top group
SportsArlington, Texas: Lionel Messi came off the bench to score once again as Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan, completing a clean sweep of their World Cup group-stage matches. Giovani Lo Celso put Argentina ahead in the 19th minute with a direct free kick, marking the first goal of the tourn
