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Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.

BYD Q3 profit down 33%

This was a 33% year-on-year decrease.

US census to include Middle Eastern or North African category

The next US census and federal government forms will include new options for race and ethnicity including a category for...

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Trump tells Israel media ‘you’re losing support’ over Gaza war

Former US president Donald Trump warned Israel in an interview that it was losing support over the war in Gaza....

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Climate change spells ‘truly terrifying’ future of hunger, suffering: UN

On current policy trends, the planet will be 2.8C warmer by the end of the century, according to the UN's...
  • UN human rights chief Volker Turk told a debate on the right to food that extreme weather events were wiping out crops, herds and ecosystems.
  • "Our environment is burning. It's melting. It's flooding. It's depleting. It's drying. It's dying," he said, evoking a "dystopian future".
Research

Drug use disorders surge 45% to 39.5m individuals: World Drug Report

New York, US - The number of people suffering from drug use disorders has surged by 45 percent over the...
  • The report highlights a substantial increase in global drug usage, with over 296 million people having used drugs in 2021, marking a 23 percent rise compared to the previous decade
  • One concerning finding is that the global estimate of people who injected drugs in 2021 stands at 13.2 million, an 18 percent increase compared to previous estimates
Geostrategy

Dubai Customs, Japan seize drugs worth $310m from Tokyo port

DUBAI, UAE- Dubai Customs has assisted Japanese customs authorities in intercepting a significant quantity of illicit drugs. Up to 700...
  • Up to 700 kilograms of "methamphetamine" powder, worth $310 million, were concealed within a cargo ship.
  • The successful operation led to the apprehension of both the cargo ship and the illegal drugs at Tokyo Port.
Geostrategy

OIC calls for measures to prevent Quran burning incidents

The Saudi Arabia-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation called for collective measures to avoid future Quran burnings, days after a copy...
  • The OIC urged member states to "take unified and collective measures to prevent the recurrence of incidents of desecration of copies of the" Quran.
  • The burning of the holy book coincided with the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday and the end of the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
Arts & Culture

Saudi Arabia discusses tennis tournaments in Kingdom

LONDON, UK - Novak Djokovic warned on Saturday that the "integrity and tradition" of tennis must be preserved should the sport...
  • Saudi Arabia has been signing up veteran football stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema to play in their domestic league.
  • Saudi Arabia is also financing golf's rebel LIV series and already hosts a Formula One Grand Prix.
Science

Universe’s mysteries in focus as Europe launches Euclid space telescope

WASHINGTON, US - Europe's Euclid space telescope is scheduled to blast off Saturday on the first-ever mission aiming to shed...
  • The launch of Euclid telescope is planned from Cape Canaveral in Florida at 11:12 am local time (1512 GMT) on a Falcon 9 rocket of the US company SpaceX.
  • A major difference between Euclid and other space telescopes is its wide field of view, which takes in an area equivalent to two full moons.
Geostrategy

UAE urges world to address root causes of intolerance, extremism

NEW YORK, US- Advisor to the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Salem Al Zaabi called on the international community to...
  • Terrorism is a complex, multi-faceted, and global phenomenon that transcends borders, cultures, and religions, said the UAE official.
  • The UAE hosted a discussion on terrorist groups’ acquisition, weaponization, and deployment of Autonomous and Remotely Operated Systems (AROS).
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France, UAE share vision to shift towards clean energy

PARIS, FRANCE - French Minister of Foreign Trade Olivier Becht said his country and the UAE share a common vision...
  • The UAE and his country are working together on low-carbon energy solutions, the French minister said.
  • The minister highlighted the rising number of natural disasters globally caused by climate change.
Economy

Covid and Ukraine have badly hit UN sustainable goals progress

Geneva, Switzerland - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said the COVID-19 pandemic, Ukraine crisis and the climate...
  • The UNCTAD released the fifth edition of its annual SDG Pulse, a global reference for tracking progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
  • The data and analysis cover a wide range of SDG indicators and others relevant to trade, investment, financing for development, debt, transport and technology.
Science

New WEF report reveals technologies to impact world in the next five years

TIANJIN, CHINA -  The World Economic Forum on Tuesday announced its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential...
  • The new technologies include flexible batteries, generative AI and sustainable aviation fuel.
  • These would be disruptive, attractive to investors, researchers, and achieve considerable scale within five years.

US census to include Middle Eastern or North African category

The next US census and federal government forms will include new options for race and ethnicity including a category for...
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WW3 may begin before US President Biden’s term ends, Trump says

NEW YORK, US - World War III may break out before US President Joe Biden leaves office, former US president...
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Russian foreign minister to speak at Valdai Middle East Conference

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the 13th Middle East Conference of the Valdai...
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Spain to increase UNRWA funding after donors suspend aid

MADRID, SPAIN -  Spain said on Monday that it would give an additional US$$3.8 million (3.5 million euros) in aid to...
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UAE is the most popular destination for global workers, says report

Dubai, UAE – The United Arab Emirates is the most popular country for international talent seeking employment visas, a report...
  • France, the United Arab Emirates, India, Turkey, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for UAE recruiters.
  • This trend underscores the UAE's commitment to fostering a diverse and vibrant multinational workforce.
Arts & Culture

Jordan defeats Tajikistan to reach first Asian Cup semi-final

DOHA, QATAR - Jordan set up a semi-final against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan's fairytale Asian Cup run with...
Economy

China economic slowdown to continue for the next four years, says IMF

BEIJING, CHINA - China's economic slowdown is likely to persist in the coming years as the Asian giant struggles with sagging...
  • The world's second-largest economy last year saw some of its slowest growth in decades
  • A debt crisis in the property sector added to geopolitical tensions and weakening global demand.