UAE participates in first BRICS Sherpa meeting of 2025
Brasilia [Brazil], February 28: The UAE has participated in the first BRICS Sherpa meeting of 2025, which took place in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, following...
Future100 initiative discusses enhancing UAE's entrepreneurial ecosystem
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 28: The Future100 initiative reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the growth of SMEs in future economy sectors in the UAE, fostering...
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi concludes official visit to Pakistan
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 28: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has concluded an official visit to...
Dubai announces remote learning for private school students on Fridays throughout Ramadan
Dubai [UAE], February 28: In line with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime...
Strong earthquake hits Indonesia
Jakarta [Indonesia], February 27: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that a 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred near the Indonesian island of Sulawesi at 6:55 a.m....
Pope Francis' condition continues to improve, kidney failure gone
Vatican City [Italy], February 27: This morning, February 27 (evening, February 26, Italian time), the Vatican Press Office announced an update on Pope Francis' health.
South Korean President Considers Martial Law While Drinking?
Seoul [South Korea], February 27: Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reportedly frequently discussed declaring martial law while drinking with officials.
Youth Collaborate Across Asia to Tackle Climate Challenge
Singapore, February 27: The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) announced on February 26 that three teams with 13 members from five countries had won the final...
FBI Accuses North Korea of Being Responsible for $1.5 Billion Loss of...
Washington [US], February 27: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on February 26 accused the theft of about $1.5 billion in virtual assets from...
British Army 'ridiculed' for using outdated sniper rifles and rifles
London [UK], February 27: The Times newspaper reported that the British army is still using outdated sniper rifles, which according to British officers are no...
Trump confirms Zelenskiy visit to sign Ukraine minerals deal
New York [US], February 27: U.S. President Donald Trump said Volodymyr Zelenskiy would visit Washington to sign an agreement on rare earth minerals.
Trump declines to answer question about China and Taiwan
Washington [US], February 27: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to comment in response to a question about whether the United States would ever...
Vietnam and New Zealand enhance cooperation
Wellington [New Zealand], February 27: New Zealand and Vietnam signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership late, pledging to boost engagement in areas including defence and education,...
Taiwan details surge in Chinese military activity
Taiwan City [Taiwan], February 27: Taiwan's defence ministry said that over the past 24 hours, it had detected 45 Chinese military aircraft and 14 navy...
Trump administration says it cannot meet court deadline for foreign aid payments
Washington [US], February 27: President Donald Trump's administration said in a court filing late Tuesday night that it "cannot" meet a federal judge's 11:59 p.m.
Ukraine PM says minerals deal agreed with US
Kyiv [Ukraine], February 27: Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says a major minerals deal with the US has been agreed.
New border crossing starts operation in Fujairah
Fujairah [UAE], February 27: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced the commencement of operations at Wam border crossing...
UAE investments in Türkiye exceed $6 bn in recent years
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 27: The UAE and Türkiye have seen a rapid expansion of their economic and investment partnership. Recent years have witnessed UAE...
LuLu Financial Holdings: $19 billion in annual transactions; UAE leading market
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 27: A top executive at Lulu Financial Holdings saidthe company serves over 2.5 million customers monthly across various countries worldwide and...
'Future 100' companies of 2024 announced at Investopia 2025
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 27: The Future 100, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Economy and the Office of Government Development and the Future,...
Sultan Al Qasimi attends closing of 34th Sharjah Theatre Days
Sharjah [UAE], February 27: H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the closing ceremony of the...
Investopia hosts inaugural Business & Investors Conference for Arab Countries, Central Asia...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 27: The fourth edition of Investopia (Investopia 2025) hosted the inaugural Business and Investors Conference for Arab Countries, Central Asia, and...
Hamed bin Zayed inaugurates Khalifa University Research & Innovation Exhibition 2025
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 27: H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University, has inaugurated the Khalifa...
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3: Al Ihsan Charity, Sharjah Charity, Dar Al Ber...
Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 27: As part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people, Al Ihsan Charity Association, Sharjah Charity International,...
Syria's al-Sharaa urges rule of law and state monopoly on weapons
Damascus [Syria], February 20: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Tuesday stressed the importance of the rule of law and said the state should have a...
Three Palestinian babies die of hypothermia
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 26: At least three Palestinian babies have died of hypothermia during a cold snap in the Gaza Strip, the head of...
At least four killed, six injured after new bridge collapses in South...
Seoul [South Korea], February 26: At least four people have been killed after a bridge under construction collapsed in South Korea on Tuesday, news agency...