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Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, met with Limpho Justice Tau, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways of strengthening and developing bilateral relations to fulfil the shared interests of both countries and their …

The European Union has strongly condemned the latest wave of Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, expressing alarm at the latest military escalation in the Middle East. In a statement, the EU also deplored recent attacks against Saudi commercial vessels passing through the Strait …

A six-year-old girl who became separated from her family in Dubai was safely reunited with her parents within just 30 minutes of the incident being reported to police, following a rapid search by officers from Naif Police Station. The incident has prompted Dubai Police to remind parents and guardians to …

Global food prices rose in August to their highest level since late 2022, driven by adverse weather conditions and international shipping disruptions, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a basket of globally …

Malaysia on Friday declared a state of emergency in the Serian district of Sarawak after air pollution caused by thick haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia reached hazardous levels. Authorities said the Air Pollutant Index (API) in Serian reached 519, exceeding the critical level of 500, prompting the emergency declaration …

US diesel prices scaled a record high on Friday, with data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) showing average pump prices hitting $5.85 per gallon, compared to $3.71 a year earlier. The auto club attributed the surge in fuel costs to ongoing supply disruptions across the Middle East. Meanwhile, the …

The AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026 – GI opened today at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, organised by Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP), with more than 2,000 male and female athletes from 90 countries. Sponsored by EDGE Group, the three-day championship runs until 6th September and features amateur, …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the UAE youth handball team, along with its technical and administrative staff, following the team’s qualification for the 2027 World Championship. His Highness congratulated the players, technical and administrative staff, and fans on the achievement, expressing his hope that …

The UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, continues to provide various forms of humanitarian assistance to those affected by floods and landslides in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, supporting relief efforts in affected areas. These efforts are being carried out in implementation of the directives of President His Highness …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from President of the Republic of Türkiye His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the call, the two leaders discussed cooperation between their countries and ways to further strengthen ties in support of their development priorities, …