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The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the People’s Republic of China over the victims of floods and landslides near Tibet, close to its border with Nepal, which resulted in a number of deaths and missing people, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of …

The death toll from Wednesday’s devastating Bhotekoshi flood and subsequent flooding downstream has risen to 626, with 2,426 people still unaccounted for, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The authority’s latest update, issued on Saturday, said 4,451 people had been rescued, while 101 injured people …

Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Saturday received a phone call from his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported that during the phone conversation, both sides reviewed the ongoing regional developments and diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing regional security and stability.

The Kazan International Racecourse in the Republic of Tatarstan will host the Russia leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, Sunday 30th August 2026, within the calendar of the 33rd edition, held in conjunction with the 36th National Day Festival of the Republic of Tatarstan. The …

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Cultural Affairs Department of the Sharjah Department of Culture, in cooperation with the Charitable Foundation for Teaching and Promoting the Arabic Language in Nigeria, organised the fifth edition of …

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan has honoured Dr. Tarifa Ajeif Alzaabi, Director General of the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), with the “35th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan” Badge of Honour, pursuant to a decree issued by the President of the Republic of …

The 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) welcomed the Balkans as its Guest of Honour, reflecting the Fair’s commitment to embracing a wide range of human experiences and strengthening cultural dialogue among nations. Shining a spotlight on the culture of the Balkans, the book fair showcases …

UNICEF has launched an urgent humanitarian appeal, warning that at least 17,000 children are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance while 18 schools have been destroyed and another 20 damaged. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said that the number of missing people has doubled to just under …

The US and Venezuela have agreed terms on a huge oil deal that could see Washington take control of more than 65 billion barrels Venezuela’s oil reserves, Euronews reported. US President Donald Trump had announced the agreement on Friday in a post on Truth Social, calling it the “biggest oil …

Moscow is set to host the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Grand Slam on 29th and 30th August as part of the 2026-2027 season. The two-day tournament at Dynamo Sports Academy will feature 1,220 male and female athletes from 32 countries, including 85 black belts. The event brings together competitors from a …