EU plans new salvo of sanctions on Russia
The European Union is planning a 14th round of sanctions on Moscow for the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Friday.
EU details sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in West Bank
The European Union has imposed sanctions on radical Israeli settlers in the West Bank for the first time, targeting four individuals for acts of violence against Palestinians.
German customs allows detained cargo ship to depart Baltic Sea port
German customs authorities have granted the cargo ship Atlantic Navigator II permission to depart from the German Baltic Sea port of Rostock, after earlier detaining the ship unde...
Air India has announced cancellation of its flights to and from Dubai due to operational disruptions amid incessant rainfall.
Etihad Airways resumes scheduled operations
Etihad Airways has announced the resumption of scheduled operations following recent challenging weather conditions in the country.
Dubai Airports urges passengers not to arrive at the airport unless flights are confirmed
Dubai Airports urged passengers not to come to the airport unless their flight has been confirmed and recommended arriving only two hours before their scheduled departure.
Wider conflict in the Middle East may lead to rise in inflation: BoB Report
Tensions between Israel and Iran have sent shockwaves through global markets, triggering a wave of uncertainty and volatility.
Dubai rains: Indian Embassy in UAE issues travel advisory for passengers
Amid heavy rains that lashed United Arab Emirates and caused flood-like situation, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued an advisory for Indian passengers travelling to or ...
Tokyo stocks fall sharply on Middle East tension
Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Friday, weighed down by the risk-off sentiment stemming from the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Gustavo Petro, President of Colombia, have witnessed the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partner...
UAE, Costa Rica inaugurate new trade, investment era under CEPA
Rodrigo Chaves Robles, President of Costa Rica, received Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, in the Costa Rican capital, San Jose, during a visit by a...
Sharjah Children's Book Illustration Award introduces new category for young artists
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has introduced a new "Young Adults" category for the Sharjah Children's Book Illustration Award. Nominations are now being accepted...
UAE: SCI to provide support to those affected by floods
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has announced that it has deployed all its teams to assist those who have been affected by the recent heavy rain in the country.
UAE's Remote Work System: A pillar of safety and efficiency amid changing work dynamics
The remote work system in the United Arab Emirates has become a safety valve contributing to the preservation of the safety of society members and enabling them to perform their d...
UAE: DEWA concludes its participation in World Future Energy Summit 2024
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)'s stand at the World Future Energy Summit 2024, hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) from April 16-18, 2024 at the ...
Dubai airports reopens check-in procedures at terminal 3 for 'Emirates' and 'Flydubai'
Dubai Airports has announced the reopening of check-in procedures at Terminal 3 for Emirates and Flydubai.
German Chancellor urges against escalation in the Middle East
Following a suspected Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against further escalation in the Middle East.
Egypt urges Iran and Israel to exercise restraint
Egypt has urged Iran and Israel to exercise restraint and avoid plunging the region into conflict, a foreign ministry statement said.
28 pro-government fighters killed in Syria
At least 28 pro-government fighters were killed in suspected attacks by Islamic State militants in Syria, a war monitor said on Friday.
Reports of spat with Netanyahu misleading: Germany
Germany's Foreign Office is disputing as "misleading" an Israeli media report about a heated argument between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German F...
5.0-magnitude quake hits Alaska Peninsula
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted the Alaska Peninsula at 0727 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
UK urges 'de-escalation' after reported Israeli strike on Iran
The British government is stressing the need for “de-escalation and moderation” amid reports of a retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran.
Japanese autoworkers escape Pakistan suicide bombing unhurt
A pair of suicide bombers targeted a vehicle carrying Japanese autoworkers in southern Pakistan on Friday, in another attack aimed at foreigners in the volatile South Asian countr...
G7 meeting to end with debate on China and global issues
The spring meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) economically strong democracies is set to end on Friday with discussions on the situation in the Indo-Pacifi...
Russia admits losing supersonic bomber, Ukraine says it was shot down
The Russian Air Force lost one of its Tupolev Tu-22M supersonic heavy bombers on Friday.
Eight killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
At least eight people were killed and 15 injured in southern Ukraine due to heavy bombardment by Russia early on Friday, authorities said.
Iran's nuclear sites unharmed after overnight explosions: IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says no nuclear facilities were harmed after explosions were reported in the central Iranian province of Isfahan.
Elon Musk calls for peace in cryptic post amid Iran-Israel war
Rockets should be used to reach the stars not to harm fellow humans, said billionaire Elon Musk on Friday, in light of the ongoing wars between Iran and Israel, and Russia and Ukr...
S. Korea likely to lower medical school enrolment quota amid protest
The South Korean government is likely to accept a request made by the chiefs of six national universities to lower their medical school enrolment quotas for next year, officials s...
S. Korea to shift Covid’s pandemic status to endemic from next month
South Korea is set to fully shift to an "endemic" approach to the Covid-19 pandemic, lifting some last-remaining mandates, including indoor mask requirements for hospita...
Explosions rock Isfahan province, Iran activates air defence system
Three explosions have been heard in Iran's central Isfahan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday.
US shoots down Palestine's bid for full UN membership
An isolated US has shot down Palestine's bid to get full UN membership using its veto at the Security Council undermining the keystone of a two-nation solution to the Israel-...
UK sanctions Iran's leading military figures, entities
The UK has announced sanctions on a further seven individuals and six entities who it said "enabled Iran to conduct destabilizing regional activity, including its direct atta...
Prince Harry declares US as his new home, renounces British residency
Prince Harry has officially declared the United States as his primary residence, marking a significant step in his separation from the British royal family.
ADJD conducts mock trials for Faculty of Law students at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) recently organised a mock judicial session for students from the College of Law at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, aiming to bridge the gap...
UAE a reliable partner and trade gateway to Middle East, Gulf countries: Costa Rican Trade Minister
Manuel Tovar, Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica, hails the UAE as a "reliable partner and trade gateway" to the Middle East and Gulf countries, following the signi...
Umm Al Emarat Park to host kids' recycling workshop in celebration of Earth Day
Umm Al Emarat Park joins forces with Vine Communities to host an engaging recycling workshop tailored for children in celebration of Earth Day, marked annually on April 22.
UAE, Costa Rica seal economic partnership agreement to boost investment ties
United Arab Emirates and Costa Rica have signed the UAE-Costa Rica Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Wednesday with the aim of enhancing bilateral relations, ...
Russian regions fight flood as water levels remain high
Russia's Kurgan and Tyumen regions have evacuated more than 15,000 people as of Thursday due to flooding threat as water levels are forecast to continue rising in the coming ...
US Defence Secretary lauds ties with India, calls jet engine deal revolutionary
Lauding the partnership with India, the United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, has said that the deal between the two nations to produce jet weapons in collaboration is...