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COP28: 117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels

Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy production.
50 oil and gas companies commit to decarbonisation at COP28

As many as 50 companies, representing over 40 per cent of global oil production, have signed the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), committing to near-zero methane emissions and ending routine flaring by 2030, and to total net-zero operations by 2050 at COP28.
Over 120 countries back COP28 UAE Climate and Health Declaration

The COP28 Presidency joined with the World Health Organisation to announce a new 'COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health' to accelerate actions to protect people’s health from growing climate impacts.
On COP28 sidelines, philanthropies pledge $5 billion for climate action

Global business leaders and philanthropists have announced a range of transformative climate and nature initiatives, and commitments to mobilise $5 billion in collective funding at COP28.
COP28 President-Designate says Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C is 'non-negotiable'

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasised the need to mobilise resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action.

Lifestyle

Prada layers winter jackets over light dresses at Milan show

Prada's autumn/winter show in Milan on Thursday has included embroidered satin dresses, sheer skirts, and wool sweaters, while the front row presence of Mark Zuckerberg fuelled speculation about a potential smart glasses partnership.
Sportswear brand On launches South Korea robot factory to tackle supply chain risk

Sportswear brand On Running has opened a factory in Busan, South Korea using robots to make running shoes and plans more robot factories in the United States and Europe as it tries to speed up manufacturing and delivery, the company said on Wednesday.
Al Fahidi Fort to reopen after major restoration project

Dubai’s oldest surviving building, Al Fahidi Fort, is moving closer to reopening after a major restoration project, with officials confirming the historic site is expected to welcome visitors again in the first half of 2026.
Dubai’s Museum of the Future reaches five million visitors since opening

Dubai’s Museum of the Future has attracted nearly five million visitors since opening in February 2022, according to officials, marking four years since the landmark attraction launched.
Michael Kors brings 'New York chic' to NY Fashion Week

Michael Kors has launched its fall/winter collection on Thursday during New York Fashion Week as models in wool coats and monochromatic sweaters walked the runway carrying feathered bags.

UAE

UAE, Indonesia Presidents hold bilateral talks in Abu Dhabi

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held bilateral talks with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto during a meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.
UAE's 'Umm Al Emarat' aid ship docks at Al Arish with 7,300 tonnes of Gaza aid

The UAE's aid ship "Umm Al Emarat" has docked at Egypt's Al Arish Port with more than 7,300 tonnes of relief supplies for Gaza.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed attends reunion of UAE's Union Day witnesses

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted an iftar at Qasr Al Bahr for a group of individuals who had witnessed the historic moment when UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, raised the UAE flag for the first time.
UAE refutes false claims by Sudanese Armed Forces at UN Council

The UAE has called the allegations by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) as "baseless and false" during a UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

International

Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities, minister calls it 'open war'

Pakistan has bombed Taliban government targets in Afghanistan's major cities overnight, officials from both countries said on Friday, with Pakistan's defence minister describing the conflict as "open war".
Hillary Clinton tells panel she has no information on Epstein

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told a congressional committee on Thursday that she did not remember ever meeting the late convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein and had no information to share about his criminal activities.
US, Ukraine discuss post-war reconstruction as Russia pummels grid

Ukrainian and US officials met in Geneva on Thursday for talks on post-war reconstruction despite a deadlock in peace negotiations with Russia, which pounded infrastructure across Ukraine with drone and missile strikes overnight.
Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza as truce deal staggers

An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday, the territory's health officials said, and the Israeli military said it killed a rebel who posed a threat to its forces in the south of the enclave.
Cuban forces kill 4 exiles who attacked from Florida speedboat

Cuban forces have killed four exiles and wounded six others who sailed aboard a Florida-registered speedboat on Wednesday and opened fire on a patrol, the government said at a time of heightened tensions with the US.

Business

IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine on Thursday, with $1.5 billion to be disbursed immediately to help keep the government running as its war against Russia's invasion drags into a fifth year.
Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros, Netflix walks away

Paramount Skydance has emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix on Thursday refused to raise its bid for the storied Hollywood studio.
Dubai's flydubai reports record AED2.2 billion pre-tax profit in 2025

Dubai carrier flydubai has posted a strong 2025 performance driven by record revenue, passenger growth and strategic network expansion, with profit before tax reported at AED2.2 billion ($591 million).
Warner Bros reopens door to Paramount, putting Netflix deal in doubt

Warner Bros Discovery has opened the door on Tuesday to Paramount Skydance after the rival bidder raised its offer to $31 per share.
Etihad Airways announces record AED2.6 billion profit for 2025

Etihad Airways has reported a record AED2.6 billion profit for 2025, the strongest financial performance in its history.

Sports

India defeat Zimbabwe to revive T20 World Cup hopes

A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72‑run thrashing in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.
Auger-Aliassime sets Medvedev semifinal in Dubai

Top seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after beating eighth seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 7-6.
South Africa close in on T20 World Cup semis with win over West Indies

South Africa are on the verge of securing their place in the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup after captain Aiden Markram's unbeaten knock of 82 led them to a nine-wicket win over West Indies on Thursday.
Real Madrid sink Benfica to reach Champions League last 16

Real Madrid have recovered from an early scare to beat Benfica 2-1 on Wednesday and secure a 3-1 aggregate victory to reach the Champions League last 16 after a pulsating game at the Bernabeu.
PSG see off late Monaco surge to advance in Champions League

Holders Paris St Germain have edged into the Champions League's last 16 after a 2-2 home draw with 10-man Monaco in the second leg of their knockout-round playoff on Wednesday, advancing 5-4 on aggregate from a tense tie that went right to the wire.

Entertainment

Netflix and Apple TV join forces on F1 content

Netflix will broadcast the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix live to US viewers in May as part of a deal that makes season eight of its hit docu-series 'Drive to Survive' available for streaming on Apple TV.
Flavor Flav to host event honoring US women's hockey team

Rapper Flavor Flav will host a Las Vegas event in July to honour the US women's ice hockey team's gold medal victory at the Milano Cortina Olympics.
Korean director Park Chan-wook to lead Cannes jury

Award-winning Korean director Park Chan-wook will preside over the jury of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the organisers said on Thursday.
Rock band The Beach Boys to celebrate 60 years of 'Pet Sounds' in Dubai

Marking more than half a century of making music, American rock band The Beach Boys will celebrate the 60th anniversary of their renowned album 'Pet Sounds' at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on June 11.
Anderson .Paak mixes culture and comedy in film 'K-Pops!'

Grammy award-winning rapper and singer, Anderson .Paak is exploring his Korean roots with his directorial debut film "K-Pops!", which is due for release in US theatres on Friday.

Quirky

Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors

At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed orangutan companion.
Kites and victory cries fill Lahore skies as festival returns after long ban

Extravagantly coloured kites duelled above Lahore and cries of victory rang out from rooftops on Friday, as the city celebrated the lifting of an 18-year ban on a spectacular three-day traditional Punjabi kite-flying festival.
Doberman named Penny wins Westminster dog show

Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, capturing the most prestigious dog show prize in the United States.
Japan-born pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive home in China's Sichuan

Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived in Sichuan province on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, leaving Japan without pandas for the first time since 1972 at a moment of tense relations between the two nations.
Accidental 'crying horse' toy wins hearts in China

At Yiwu International Trade City, China’s largest wholesale market, customers crowd into a small shop searching for an unlikely bestseller ahead of the Lunar New Year.

In The Know

Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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