Turkish, Kazakh presidents discuss cooperation in energy, investment

Ankara [Turkey], July 30: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting in Ankara on Tuesday over bilateral cooperation.

Jordan expects more Chinese tourists: minister

Amman [Jordan], July 30: Jordan's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab said here on Tuesday that the country is seeking to attract more Chinese...

1 killed by gunfire near army checkpoint in Lebanon

Beirut [Lebanon], July 30: A man was killed and another injured on Tuesday after they opened fire near an army border checkpoint in eastern Lebanon,...

Israeli army says intercepted missile launched from Yemen

Jerusalem [Israel], July 30: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Tuesday evening.

Powerful quake in Russia's Far East causes tsunami

Moscow [Russia], July 30: A magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula.

Pacific pushes for passport-free travel deal

New York [US], July 30: Pacific leaders are working on a plan to allow people to move more freely between island countries to boost economic...

Beijing's extreme rain 'trap' kills at least 30, displaces thousands

Beijing [China], July 30: Extreme weather killed at least 30 people in Beijing after a year's worth of rain fell in less than a week,...

Kids to be blocked from YouTube under social media ban

Sydney [Australia], July 30: Australian children will be barred from accessing YouTube after the federal government confirmed the video-sharing website will fall under its social...

Shooter in New York tower blamed NFL for brain injury, mayor says

New York [US], July 30: The man who killed four people with a semi-automatic rifle while rampaging through a Midtown Manhattan office tower carried a...

Russian air strikes kill 19 in southeastern Ukraine

Moscow [Russia], July 30: Russian air strikes on southeastern Ukraine killed at least 19 people overnight, officials said on Tuesday, hours after U.S. President Donald...

Al Ain Zoo celebrates International Tiger Day to promote biodiversity

Al Ain [UAE], July 30: Al Ain Zoo is celebrating International Tiger Day, observed annually on 29th July, to highlight its ongoing role in protecting...

UAE Cyber Security Council, Ministry of Defence boost strategic collaboration

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: The UAE Cyber Security Council and the Ministry of Defence have announced the continued enhancement of strategic cooperation to strengthen...

Noatum Maritime expands global footprint with inauguration of Shanghai office

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster, announced the official opening of its first office in...

Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns terrorist attack on church in Democratic...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: The Muslim Council of Elders, led by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemned the terrorist...

UAE President issues Federal Decree promoting Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed to rank...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. 93 of 2025 promoting His...

IMF 2025 World Economic Outlook projects global growth rates of 3.0% for...

Washington [US], July 30: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today announced an updated forecast for global growth. The Fund projects growth rates of 3.0% for...

Food consumption, nutrition indicators in Gaza reached their worst levels: UN

New York [US], July 30: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Gaza faces the grave risk of famine as food consumption and nutrition indicators have reached...

UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on church in Democratic Republic of Congo

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a church in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo...

Sharjah Ruler: 'Majma' Al-Tawarikh' a key resource for researchers

Sharjah [UAE], July 30: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced the release of...

EU governments increased R&D allocations by 3% in 2024

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 30: The total government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) across the EU in 2024 stood at an estimated €127 916 million,...

Identity and Citizenship' warns against online accounts misleading customers with promises of...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 29: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security has urged all customers-citizens, residents, and visitors wishing to come...

Light aircraft sinks in Switzerland's Lake Lucerne

Geneva [Switzerland], July 29: A light aircraft has sunk in Lake Lucerne in Switzerland following an incident with initially unclear causes. A police spokesman said...

Gaza children look 'very hungry,' US to set up food centres: Trump

New York [US], July 29: US President Donald Trump on Monday described the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip as "terrible," and said hungry Palestinian...

Man disturbs 20 seals to take photos in German nature reserve

Berlin [Germany], July 29: A man disturbed around 20 seals in a nature reserve on a German North Sea island to take photos of them,...

Thailand, Cambodia leaders agree 'immediate & unconditional' truce

Bangkok [Thailand], July 29: The premiers of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to implement an immediate ceasefire following days of deadly border clashes, Malaysian Prime...

leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister says there won't be talks with...

Seoul [South Korea], July 29: The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday said Pyongyang would not hold talks with the...

At least 17 killed after gunmen storm small-town bar in Ecuador

Quito [Ecuador], July 29: Gunmen in Ecuador have killed at least 17 people, including a child, in an attack on a bar, the latest incident...