Turkey says Erdogan to meet Joe Biden at White House on May 9
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with US counterpart Joe Biden at the White House on May...
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US defense chief tells Israeli counterpart that Gaza toll is ‘too high’
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant that civilian casualties in Gaza are "too high". A...
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Google to add seven new features for Google Chat
WASHINGTON, US- Google revealed seven new features to be added to Google Chat, a communication and collaboration tool, to enhance...
- One of the standout features coming to Google Chat is "Smart Compose," a familiar function from Gmail.
- Smart Compose offers auto-complete suggestions while typing, allowing users to swiftly complete sentences by swiping or pressing the tab key.
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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".
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Turkey says Erdogan to meet Joe Biden at White House on May 9
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with US counterpart Joe Biden at the White House on May...
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UAE, Russian Presidents discuss regional and global developments
ABU DHABI, UAE - President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke by telephone to President of the Russian Federation...
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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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No Middle East escalation, urges EU foreign policy chief after US strikes
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called on all parties to avoid further escalation in the Middle East after...
- US President Joe Biden vowing more attacks in retaliation for a deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan.
- The EU is aiming to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea later this month to help protect international vessels from attacks.
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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.
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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...