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Gold eased on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US dollar and rising Treasury yields. Spot gold slipped 0.3 percent to $4,128.83 per ounce by 04:00 GMT. US gold futures were little changed at $4,155.90. Among other metals, spot silver fell 0.6 percent to $60.69, platinum lost 0.5 percent to $1,712.20 …

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned on Monday of an alarming surge in Ebola cases in North Kivu province in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling for an urgent increase in treatment capacity. MSF said the Ebola outbreak in North Kivu has intensified dramatically since early September, with the province now …

The euro fell to a 17-month low against the dollar on Monday, as concerns over France’s ability to rein in its budget deficit, coupled with last week’s sharp bond-market sell-off, fuelled fears of a potential sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone. The euro was down 0.37% at $1.1211, after falling …

The United Arab Emirates has condemned Israeli forces’ resumption of excavation and bulldozing operations, as well as the construction of fortifications, in the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic in the area referred to as the “Sufa 53 line.” The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any violation of Syria’s …

A focus on how we engage with social media – not just how long we spend on it – is key to analysing the impact on mental health, a new study warns. Examining how people think about, respond to, and use social media – alongside how much time they spend …

 Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Dr. Emanuel Mallia, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the United Arab Emirates. Alshamsi wished the new Ambassador success in the performance of his duties and affirmed the UAE’s commitment to …

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research, on Monday, attended the launch ceremony of the first cycle of the Sharjah National Talents Programme, held at the headquarters of the …

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Aqaba, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on a working visit to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project. His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom …

The fifth leg of the 2026 Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC) will get underway tomorrow, Tuesday, at the Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre in Shanghai, China, with 81 horses representing around 35 owners. The event is part of the EAHGC’s international series organised by the UAE to support the …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, has highlighted teachers’ enduring impact across generations and their pivotal role in instilling the value of knowledge and learning. Marking World Teachers’ Day, H.H. Sheikh …