Trump launches Board of Peace in Davos

Davos [Switzerland], January 23: US President Donald Trump on Thursday formally launched a new international body, the Board of Peace, signing its founding charter alongside...

MBZUAI, WEF announce cooperation agreement to establish Abu Dhabi Centre for Intelligent...

Davos [Switzerland], January 23: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the signing of a cooperation agreement...

Hazza bin Zayed receives sheikhs, officials, citizens at Al Maqam Palace in...

Al Ain [UAE], January 23: H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, has received several sheikhs, dignitaries, officials...

Hamdan bin Zayed receives delegation from Etihad Rail; reviews latest developments in...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 23: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, has received a delegation from...

Saif bin Zayed visits UMEX & SIMTEX 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 23: H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has visited the seventh...

UAE-India Business Council launches 2026 programme to bolster strategic cooperation

Dubai [UAE], January 23: The UAE-India Business Council has launched its 2026 programme to support strategic cooperation between the two nations, building on the strong...

Hazza bin Hamdan bin Zayed honours winners of Al Dhafra Festival Camel...

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 23: Sheikh Hazza bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the winners of the 20th Al Dhafra rounds in local...

Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme helps over 2,000 residents become homeowners in...

Dubai [UAE], January 23: Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Programme is accelerating the path to home ownership for residents across the emirate, having already enabled...

Gold prices surge to $4,922

New York [US], January 23: Gold prices rebounded on Thursday after an earlier drop of almost 1 per cent as traders took profits from recent...

European Parliament rejects motion of censure against EC

Brussels [Belgium], January 23: In a vote on Thursday, MEPs rejected a motion of censure against the European Commission.

Trump says positive talks with Ukraine's Zelensky

New York [US], January 23: US President Donald Trump says he has had "very good talks" with Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, after his envoy Steve...

Trump withdraws the 'tariff card' after framework agreement with NATO on Greenland

Washington [US], January 22: On January 21, US President Donald Trump announced he was withdrawing plans to impose tariffs on several countries over the Greenland...

Rising conflict in Sudan's North Darfur traps civilians, limits aid access: UN

New York [US], January 22: Escalating conflict in Sudan's North Darfur state trapped civilians and restricted humanitarian access, UN humanitarians said Wednesday.

Iran officially counts 3,117 deaths in December-January unrest: report

Tehran [Iran], January 22: Iran's state television IRIB reported on Wednesday that 3,117 people were killed during recent unrest, citing the country's Forensic Medical Organization.

Study finds cancer cells harm own DNA during growth, pointing to potential...

Jerusalem [Israel], January 22: Israeli researchers have found that cancer cells can damage their own DNA through the same process that drives their aggressive growth,...

Iraq receives 150 IS detainees from Syria

Baghdad [Iraq], January 22: Iraq has received the first 150 Islamic State (IS) detainees previously held in Syria's prisons, the Iraqi authorities announced Wednesday.

UK govt approves China's largest embassy in Europe

London {UK], January 22: China has been given permission to build a vast new embassy in the heart of London despite criticism from lawmakers and...

Kiev hit by renewed Russian strikes; thousands of buildings without heat

Kyiv [Ukraine], January 22: Power, heating and water supplies have been disrupted across parts of Kiev following renewed Russian attacks, Ukrainian authorities said on Tuesday.

One dead and dozens injured in new commuter train accident in Spain

Madrid [Spain], January 22: One person died and 37 others were injured in a commuter train accident in Spain's north-eastern region of Catalonia on Tuesday,...

Trump says 'won't use force' to acquire Greenland at Davos

Washington [US], January 22: US President Donald Trump said in a keynote speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday that he "won't...

Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump threats

Mexico City [Mexico], January 22: Mexico has sent another 37 alleged members of Mexican criminal organisations to the United States, the country's security minister said,...

Three journalists among 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Gaza [Palestine], January 22: At least 11 Palestinians, including two children and three journalists, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn, with...

Germany accuses Russia of war crimes

Berlin [Germany], January 22: The German government on Wednesday accused Russia of war crimes in Ukraine after renewed attacks on the country's energy infrastructure left...

Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant as Fukushima memories loom large

Tokyo [Japan], January 22: Japan has restarted operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster forced...

ALC showcases knowledge initiatives at Cairo International Book Fair 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 22: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) is participating in the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair, organised...

Latifa bint Mohammed meets with UNDP Administrator

Davos [Switzerland], January 22: H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met Alexander De Croo,...

Khalifa University showcases climate action leadership at World Economic Forum 2026 in...

Davos [Switzerland], January 22: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, presented the...