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COP28

• 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.

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Lifestyle

• Watch: Slackline champion walks between Emirates Towers

  Three-time world slacklining champion Jaan Roose has delivered yet another world-first highline walk as he crossed the distance between the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai.

• H.H. Hazza bin Zayed visits inaugural Al Ain Dates Festival

  His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited the inaugural Al Ain Dates Festival, taking place in Al Hili Oasis from January 3-8.

• UAE University honours academics for research achievements

  His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to His Highness the President of the State and President of UAE University, has honoured several academics for their research that was published in the top 1 per cent of international journals. 

• Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation announces 'Innovators 2024' results

  The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the results of the seventh edition of the Innovators 2024 competition.

• Ahmed bin Hamdan visits Italian ship 'Amerigo Vespucci'

  Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, has praised the long-standing ties between Emiratis and Italians, which are reflected in numerous initiatives and actions that serve humanitarian causes.

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UAE

• 1 Billion Followers Summit kicks off in Dubai

  The third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, organized by the UAE Government Media Office, kicked off in Dubai on Saturday.

• Dubai driver summoned for performing stunts in rain

  Dubai Police have swiftly responded to a driver performing dangerous stunts and driving recklessly in the Al Marmoom area during rainfall.

• Frontline Heroes Festival to launch across UAE

  The Frontline Heroes Festival is set to take place across the UAE, celebrating the efforts of frontline workers from different sectors who played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• UAE dispatches 700 tonnes of food aid to Somalia flood victims

  In response to the devastating floods that have affected several regions of Somalia, the UAE has sent 700 tonnes of urgent food supplies to those in need.

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International

• Ukraine captures two North Korean soldiers in Kursk

  Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.

• Syrian intelligence says it thwarted IS attack on Shi'ite shrine

  Syria's Intelligence Directorate foiled an attack by the IS group on the Sayeda Zeinab shrine in a Damascus suburb, state news agency Sana reported on Saturday.

• Jeju Air 'black box' data missing from last 4 minutes before crash

  The flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air jet that crashed on December 29 stopped recording about four minutes before the airliner hit a concrete structure at South Korea's Muan airport, the transport ministry said on Saturday.

• Lebanese president to consult on new PM from Monday

  Newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will hold consultations with members of parliament from January 13 to nominate a prime minister, the presidency said on Friday.

• Venezuela's Maduro sworn in for third term as US raises reward for capture

  Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term on Friday, despite a six-month-long election dispute, international calls for him to stand aside and an increase in the US reward offered for his capture.

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Business

• UAE, Mexico strengthen trade ties

  The UAE and Mexico are working to boost trade and investment relations, with a focus on fostering partnerships between their private sectors.

• Ethiopia to open stock exchange in drive for investors

  Ethiopia was set to launch a stock exchange on Friday, the latest step in Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's attempts to liberalise the struggling economy.

• Supreme Court to hear fight over looming US ban on TikTok

  Facing a looming ban in the United States, TikTok's fate will be in the hands of the Supreme Court in a case being argued on Friday that pits free speech rights against national security concerns over the widely used short-video app owned by Chinese company ByteDance.

• Nvidia criticizes reported Biden plan for AI chip export curbs

  Nvidia criticized a reported plan by the Joe Biden administration to impose new restrictions on AI chip exports, saying that the outgoing US leader should not "preempt incoming President Trump" by enacting a last-minute policy.

• UAE advances tech cooperation with US partners at CES 2025

  During his participation at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, a premier global technology event held in Las Vegas, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has met with senior US officials and business leaders, as the UAE and the US continue to explore ways to strengthen their strategic cooperation in advanced technology and innovation.

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Sports

• Moyes returns to Everton as manager

  Everton have signed David Moyes for a second spell as their manager, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

• Monfils becomes oldest player to win ATP title with Auckland victory

  Gael Monfils beat Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-4 in the Auckland Classic final on Saturday to become the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title in a boost before his Australian Open campaign.

• Former Bangladesh captain Tamim retires from international cricket

  Former Bangladesh one-day captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he did not wish to be a distraction for the team ahead of the Champions Trophy.

• Villa rally to beat Potter's West Ham in FA Cup third round

  Aston Villa came from behind to defeat West Ham United 2-1 in the Emirates FA Cup third round on Friday after a controversial goal from Amadou Onana and a strike from Morgan Rogers denied Graham Potter a victory in his first game as the visitors' manager.

• Veteran Monfils defies age to book spot in Auckland final

  Former world number six Gael Monfils clinched a 7-6(5) 6-4 win over Nishesh Basavareddy in the Auckland Classic semi-finals on Friday to become the second-oldest player to reach an ATP Tour final since 1990.

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Entertainment

• Hollywood celebrities clear their closets for fire aid

  When wildfires destroyed parts of Los Angeles this week, real estate agent Jenna Cooper started asking friends for clothing and other items to help people in need.

• Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors, sheriff's officials over 'Rust' case

  Actor Alec Baldwin sued New Mexico prosecutors and sheriff's office officials on Thursday alleging a "malicious" prosecution against him for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie "Rust." 

• Tiësto returns for an epic night at Coca-Cola Arena

  Global electronic music icon Tiësto is set to bring his electrifying performance to Coca-Cola Arena on February 15, for a one-night-only performance that promises high-energy beats, spectacular production and an unforgettable experience.

• Discovery Channel to screen Fujairah TV show worldwide

  Warner Bros. Discovery and Fujairah Holding have announced a partnership to bringing TV series "Arabian Shores" to audiences worldwide.

• 'Wicked,' 'A Complete Unknown' lead Hollywood's SAG award nominees

  Box office smash "Wicked," the musical prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," topped the list of film nominees unveiled on Wednesday for Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Awards, a key indicator of support for movies heading into the Academy Awards.

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Quirky

• Aussie hiker found alive after surviving on berries, muesli bars for 2 weeks

  An Australian student missing for two weeks near the country's tallest mountain was found on Wednesday, after surviving by foraging for berries, drinking water from a creek and finding two muesli bars left behind by other hikers, police said.

• Unused Christmas trees given to Berlin Zoo animals

  Animals at Berlin Zoo have been given unused Christmas trees to feed on and play with as part of a growing tradition following the festive season.

• NASA spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to the sun

  NASA's Parker Solar Probe was expected to make history on Tuesday by flying into the sun's outer atmosphere called the corona on a mission to help scientists learn more about Earth's closest star.

• T. Rex is at center of debate over dinosaur intelligence

  Surmising even the physical appearance of a dinosaur - or any extinct animal - based on its fossils is a tricky proposition, with so many uncertainties involved. Assessing a dinosaur's intelligence, considering the innumerable factors contributing to that trait, is exponentially more difficult.

• Horses run amok in central London

  A number of horses are running amok in London and at least one person has been injured, with the army called in to help locate the animals, authorities in the British capital said on Wednesday.

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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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