Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Layla Al Mansoori

International
Torrential Rains and Floods Batter Spain, Causing Widespread Disruption

Storm Gabriel, which started as an Atlantic hurricane, continues battering the Spanish islands of Ibiza and Formentera with destructive flooding and s...

Economy
Egypt Hikes Domestic Fuel Prices: Rising Costs Impact Consumers

Egypt raised fuel prices across the board on Friday, marking the second increase this year as the government continues cutting subsidies to reduce the...

International
UAE Envoy Reaffirms Commitment to Shared Efforts for a More Peaceful World

UAE Pushes for UN Reform as Global Crises Mount The United Arab Emirates is leading a diplomatic charge to reshape the United Nations into a more eff...

International
Putin Warns of Rapid Retaliation if Europe Provokes Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday of a "strong" response to what he called Europe's increasing militarization, speaking at a forum in s...

International
Powerful 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Chile, Prompting Response from Authorities

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Chile's Los Ríos region today, hitting an area that sits on one of the world's most seismically active zones. The qu...

International
Venezuelan Activist Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her persistent efforts t...

Emirates
UAE Stands in Solidarity with Philippines After Two Devastating Earthquakes Strike the South

The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with the Philippines following two devastating earthquakes that struck the southern regions of the c...

International
Taiwan Mitigates Flood Casualties, Continues Search for Dozens Missing

Taiwan has revised the death toll from Tuesday's devastating lake flood down from 17 to 15 people after discovering duplicate cases were counted by mi...

Emirates
Emirati Leader Meets SoftBank's Chairman and CEO, Discussing Potential Partnerships

UAE's Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son to discuss AI infrastructure and semiconductor strategies. The high-level...

International
Venezuela Conducts Fresh Military Exercises in Caribbean, Bolstering Regional Presence and Projecting Power.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced new military exercises in the Caribbean on Saturday, stretching from the Caribbean Sea to the Orinoco Ri...

Economy
ADNOC Distribution Unveils Refreshed Retail Brand Identity

ADNOC Distribution unveiled a major rebrand of its popular convenience store chain, changing from "ADNOC Oasis" to "Oasis by ADNOC." The company is be...

Emirates
UAE Leader Sheikh Mohammed Prays for Saudi Arabia's Enduring Glory and Prosperity

Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum congratulated Saudi Arabia's leadership and people on their 95th National Day, highlighting the st...

Economy
Dollar Rebounds as Trade Tension Worries Ease

The dollar held steady Tuesday as growing hopes for a potential meeting between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart boosted expectations that...

Economy
UAE and Uzbekistan Hold Bilateral Meetings to Combat Economic Crimes

The UAE and Uzbekistan are strengthening their partnership to fight money laundering and terrorist financing through a new workshop in Tashkent. This...

Emirates
Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Showcases Innovative Digital Solutions at GITEX

The Mohammed bin Rashid Library is showing off its latest digital services at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, featuring AI-powered translation systems and...

Emirates
UAE Leaders Express Condolences on Passing of Princess Abta bint Abdulaziz

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a condolence message to Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz following the death of Princes...

Emirates
UAE Media Council Warns Against Using AI Tech to Spread Misinformation

The UAE Media Council just laid down strict rules about AI use in media content. Using artificial intelligence to create content featuring national sy...

Emirates
Tragic Shipwreck Leaves Migrants Missing and Dead off Italy's Shores

Three people died and more than 20 others remain missing after migrant boats sank off Italy's coast this weekend, marking another deadly chapter in Me...

International
Two Killed, Several Injured in Drone Attack on Russian Naval Base

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Black Sea naval base in Novorossiysk on Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring three others. The attack...

Emirates
Experts Discuss Artificial Intelligence's Impact on Education at Trends Center's Engaging Dialogue

The UAE's Trends Research & Advisory center hosted a high-level discussion in Abu Dhabi focusing on how artificial intelligence can reshape education...

International
Escalating Tensions in Sweida Following Recent Clashes

Syria's As-Suwayda Receives First Humanitarian Aid After Deadly Week Claims Over 1,000 Lives A humanitarian convoy entered the Syrian city of As-Suwa...