UN welcomes ceasefire agreement between Cambodia, Thailand

Geneva [Switzerland], July 29: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, describing it as a positive step towards ending...

Modon Holding posts AED2.1 billion net profit in H1 202

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 29: Modon Holding has reported exceptional results for the first half of 2025, with net profit rising 4.2 times year-on-year to...

Hamdan bin Zayed attends specialised demonstrations by national service recruits at Liwa...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 29: H.H. Sheikh ‏Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has attended specialised demonstrations by the 22nd...

Saudi-French led UN conference seeks revival of two-state solution

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 29: A high-level international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian cause and the implementation of the two-state solution commenced...

Germany announces Gaza air bridge, signals pressure on Israel

Berlin [Germany], July 29: The German government has unveiled an immediate plan to establish a humanitarian air bridge to Gaza in cooperation with Jordan, while...

Trump, Starmer voice concern over Gaza humanitarian crisis

New York [US], July 29: US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation...

Wildfires rage in Greece & Turkey as extreme heat persists

Athens [Greece], July 28: Greece is continuing to battle five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave, with extreme temperatures expected to persist.

At least 43 killed in attack on church in DR Congo

Kinshasa [DR Congo], July 28: The Islamist militia Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) killed at least 43 people in an attack on a Catholic church in...

Several deaths as train derails in south-western Germany

Berlin [Germany], July 28: Several people were killed and many others injured after a passenger train derailed in south-western Germany on Sunday, security sources told...

Russians attempt to encircle Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine

Moscow [Russia], July 28: After unsuccessful direct assaults on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Russian troops have now shifted to attempts at encirclement, local...

Drake concert in UK cancelled due to 'unforeseen' travel issues

London [UK], July 28: Rapper Drake has had a concert at Co-Op Live in the north of England cancelled due to "unforeseen" travel issues. The...

US and EU strike deal with 15% tariff to avert trade war

New York [US], July 28: The U.S. struck a framework trade agreement with the European Union on Sunday, imposing a 15% import tariff on most...

Russia starts first Moscow-Pyongyang passenger flights in decades

Moscow [Russia], July 28: Russia will launch direct passenger flights from Moscow to North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Sunday, Russian authorities said, as the two...

Turkey evacuates thousands as firefighters battle wildfires

Firefighters battled wildfires across Turkey on Sunday amid a searing Mediterranean heat-wave, with authorities evacuating more than 3,600 people from settlements in two provinces.

Rain in northern China kills 2, forces thousands to relocate

Beijing [China], July 28: Heavy rain around Beijing and across north and northeast China has killed two and forced thousands to relocate as authorities warned...

Trump says US, EU have 'good chance' of reaching trade deal

New York [US], July 28: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said there is a good chance that the United States and European Union would...

Thailand and Cambodia to hold talks on deadly border conflict in Malaysia

Bangkok [Thailand], July 28: The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia will attend mediation talks over their deadly border conflict in Malaysia on Monday, the Thai...

Israel announces daily pauses in Gaza fighting as aid airdrops begin

Jerusalem [Israel, July 28: Israel said on Sunday it would halt military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and allow new...

Abdulla Al Hamed explores avenues of cooperation with global media, entertainment leaders...

Osaka [Japan], July 28: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors...

Arab Podcast Programme explores creative techniques, skills for successful content creation

Dubai [UAE], July 28: The Dubai Press Club concluded the third week of the second edition of the Arab Podcast Programme with a series of...

UAE's Calidus concludes successful participation at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul

Istanbul [Turkey], July 28: UAE-based Calidus Holding Group has concluded its successful participation in the 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025),...

Belgian Socialist leader calls for immediate recognition of State of Palestine

Brussels [Belgium], July 28: Paul Magnette, leader of the Socialist Party in Belgium, has called on the Belgian government to immediately recognise the State of...

UAE conducts 54th airdrop over Gaza as part of 'Birds of Goodness'...

Gaza [Palestine], July 28: ''Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'' has announced the resumption of the "Birds of Goodness" airdrop missions, with the 54th humanitarian and relief...

Türkiye evacuates thousands as firefighters battle wildfires

Ankara [Turkey], July 28: Firefighters battled wildfires across Türkiye on Sunday amid a searing Mediterranean heat-wave, with authorities evacuating more than 3,600 people from settlements...

Trump announces trade deal with European Union

Washington [US], July 28: US President Donald Trump has announced a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union that includes a 15...

Sixth edition of IMMAF Youth World Championships concludes in Al Ain

Al Ain [UAE], July 28: The sixth edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships officially concluded Sunday in Al Ain Region following a week of...

Ukraine, Russia report deaths and damage in renewed aerial attacks

Kiev [Ukraine], July 27: Russian forces launched 208 drones and dummy drones, 12 Iskander ballistic missiles and 15 cruise missiles at Ukraine overnight, targeting the...