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Berlin, May 13The German digital association Bitkom says it has recorded an increasing number of cyber attacks from China and Russia over the past 12 months.Fourth round of Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup 2024 to begin June 1 in France
Abu Dhabi, May 12Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the...Dubai CommerCity set to participate in Seamless Middle East 2024
Abu Dhabi, May 12Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce, and a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and W...Tehran open to talks with Washington: Iran Foreign Policy Adviser
Tehran, May 13Iran has shown itself to be open to direct talks with the US and appears to be ready for a change of course in its policy towards its arch-enemy.Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupts, ash up to 5 km
Jakarta, May 13The Ibu volcano on Halmahera Island in the eastern Indonesian province of North Maluku erupted on Monday at around 9 a.m. local time for about five minutes, throwing ash up to 5,0...Junior doctors will lose a year unless they return by this week: South Korea
Seoul, May 13South Korea's Second Vice Health Minister, Park Min-soo, on Monday, said that junior doctors may face a one-year delay in getting medical fellowships unless they return to wo...North Korea warns US allies over surveillance
Seoul, May 13North Korea has warned allies of the US, including Germany, France and Britain, to stop provoking tension in the Asia-Pacific region.South Korea to infuse over $7.2 billion in domestic chip industry
Seoul, May 13South Korea will push to set up a package worth over 10 trillion won ($7.28 billion) to support the chip industry as part of efforts to boost the competitiveness of the critical i...Death toll hits 143 from Brazil state's 'worst-ever' weather catastrophe
Sao Paulo, May 13The death toll rose to 143 from the worst extreme weather to ever hit south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, with 125 people missing and more than 600,000 evacuated, the Civ...Israeli military announces opening of new crossing for aid to reach Gaza
Jerusalem, May 13The Israeli military has said that it has opened a new crossing to bring humanitarian aid into the famine-stricken Gaza Strip.Iran hails progress in cooperation with Saudi Arabia
Tehran, May 13Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has hailed the success in the expansion of cooperation between Tehran and Riyadh following their normalisation of bilateral t...Incumbent President, PM head for runoff in Lithuania's presidential race
Vilnius, May 13Incumbent President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte are poised to advance to the second round of the presidential race in Lithuania, according to preliminary r...Over 4,000 people evacuated in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
Kiev, May 13More than 4,000 people have been evacuated in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region since Russia launched the latest round of missile attacks three days ago, Regional Governo...Jordan requests Iraq to extend oil supply deal
Amman, May 13Jordan's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has said that it has sent a letter to Iraq's Oil Ministry demanding the extension of an oil supply deal, under which Jo...Global Summit of Women in Madrid spotlights economic empowerment initiatives for women
Madrid, May 12The 34th edition of the Global Summit of Women concluded in Madrid under the theme "Women: Transforming Economies," which witnessed the participation of Dr Maitha Salem ...Dubai to host Food Innovation Conference 2024 themed 'Reimagining Future Food Systems'
Dubai, May 12The Food Innovation Conference 2024 is set to kick off tomorrow, Monday 13th May, in Dubai. The event, running until 15th May, is organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Globa...UK government mulls broader ban on 'extreme protest groups'
London, May 12A range of organisations including Just Stop Oil and Palestine Action could be banned in the UK as "extreme protest groups" under new proposals tabled by a senior govern...North Korea expresses full support for Palestinian UN membership
Seoul, May 12North Korea supports a United Nations resolution for Palestine's full membership, Pyongyang's foreign ministry said on Sunday, criticising the United States for vetoing ...Fierce fighting between Israeli forces and armed Palestinians reported in Gaza
Gaza/Tel Aviv, May 12Israeli troops are engaged in fierce fighting with armed Palestinians in the north of the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported on Sunday.World Bank provides USD 125 mn in emergency support to flood-hit Brazil
Brasilia, May 12The World Bank is providing emergency support to the state of Rio Grande do Sul, heavily impacted by recent rains and floods. Approximately USD 125 million (around RD 625 million)...Nepal's Kami Rita Sherpa scales Mt. Everest for record 29th time
Kathmandu, May 12Veteran Nepali climbing guide Kami Rita Sherpa set a new world record on Sunday by ascending the world's highest Mount Everest (Tibetan name- Mount Qomolangma) for the 29th t...US man who received first-ever modified pig kidney transplant dies
New York, May 12The world's first patient with a transplanted pig kidney has died almost two months after the operation.15 killed, dozens injured in Indonesia's flash floods
Jakarta, May 12Fifteen people have been killed, with dozens of others injured after flash floods hit Agam Regency in Indonesia's West Sumatra province, according to the national disaster ma...NIS looking into N. Korea's suspected provision of weapons to Russia
Seoul, May 12South Korea's spy agency on Sunday said it is looking into suspicions that North Korean weapons made in the 1970s have been supplied to Russia for its war in Ukraine amid dee...UAE: MBRSC announces commencement of new phase of second analog study with Emirati crew member Shareef AlRomaithi
Dubai, May 12The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced the commencement of phase two of the second analog study under the UAE Analog Programme, with Emirati crew member Shar...UAE: Critical Care Conference unveils resuscitation device with 20-meter range
Dubai, May 12The 20th Emirates Critical Care Conference, held in Dubai, showcased cutting-edge advancements in medicine. These include a remotely controlled cardiac resuscitation device with a...India's New York Consulate to remain open even on holidays for 'genuine emergencies'
New York, May 12The Indian Consulate in New York has announced that it will remain open throughout the year, including weekends and other holidays, to address the "emergency requirements&quo...Second edition of 'Investopia Europe' kicks off in Milan
Abu Dhabi, May 11Investopia, a global ecosystem initiated by the UAE Government, launched its second edition of Investopia Europe, part of the Investopia Global Talks series, at Palazzo Mezzanotte...Kendriya Vidyalaya Kathmandu celebrates golden jubilee, showcases student talents
Kathmandu, May 11Kendriya Vidyalaya Kathmandu, established under the 'Indian Cooperative Mission,' celebrated its golden jubilee on Saturday, marking 50 years since its establishment in ...UAE: 25 private sector companies gather to propel Emiratisation under Ishraq Programme
Abu Dhabi, May 11The Emirati Human Resources Development Council, in collaboration with the UAE Food and Beverage Business Group and under the auspices of the Ishraq programme, organised a pivotal...Alexei Navalny to receive Dresden Peace Prize posthumously
Dresden, Germany, May 12Well-known Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny is to be posthumously awarded the first Dresden International Peace Prize on Sunday.Vladimir Putin approves structure of Russia's new government
Moscow, May 12Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the structure of Russia's new government, which will consist of one first deputy prime minister and nine deputy prime ministers.Thousands escape raging wildfire in Canada
Ottawa, May 12Thousands of people are out of their homes in Canada's western province of British Columbia due to a raging wildfire, local media reported.Dubai Police unveils UAE's first 'Tent Pegging' Police team
Abu Dhabi, May 11Dubai Mounted Police Station has established the nation's first "Tent Pegging" police team, an officially recognised equestrian sport that showcases the riders'...Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week kicks off next Monday
Abu Dhabi, May 11Under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Glo...'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3' delivers medical aid to Ministry of Health in Gaza Strip
Abu Dhabi, May 11''Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'' has delivered an X-ray machine and a fully-equipped ambulance to theBTS leader RM's new song tops iTunes charts in 82 countries
Seoul, May 11"Come Back to Me," the new song by RM, the leader of K-pop superband BTS, has debuted atop iTunes Top Songs charts in 82 countries around the world, his agency said Satu...Wildfire prompts emergency alert for two communities in Canada
Ottawa, May 11An evacuation alert was issued for two communities in Canada's western province of Alberta due to an out-of-control wildfire.'ZHO' participates in International Exhibition for Social Technology Forum 2024 in Russia
Abu Dhabi, May 11Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) will be taking part in the 2024 International Exhibition for the Social Technology Forum, scheduled to take place from ...Climate change erodes education outcomes: World Bank
Washington, May 11A new World Bank policy note presents latest evidence on how climate change is eroding education outcomes, including through increased school closures, and what to do about it.