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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

• Former workers bid farewell to Giorgio Armani

  Former staff at Giorgio Armani's fashion empire joined crowds gathering on Sunday to pay their final respects to the designer who kept Italy at the forefront of global fashion.

• Nakheel Mall renamed Palm Jumeirah Mall

  Dubai Holding Asset Management has officially rebranded Nakheel Mall as Palm Jumeirah Mall, reinforcing its status as a premier lifestyle destination at the heart of Palm Jumeirah.

• Dubai Mallathon to become three-month annual event

  The Dubai Mallathon is set to become an annual fixture, with the event now running each year from June 15 to September 15, across various malls in the city, starting from 2026.

• Dubai Mallathon wraps up with Guinness World Record

  The Dubai Mallathon officially wrapped up on Sunday, after turning nine shopping malls across the city into indoor fitness tracks for a full month.

• 'Erth Dubai' gains momentum, capturing community stories and voices

  A powerful community initiative is gaining momentum in Dubai.

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UAE

• UAE President, King of Jordan discuss ties, regional developments

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, on Sunday, to discuss the deep-rooted relations and cooperation between the two countries.

• UAE President welcomes King of Jordan at start of working visit to UAE

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, welcomed King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan as he arrived in the UAE on a working visit.

• 70% of smart home devices vulnerable to cyberattacks, says Cyber Security Council

  The UAE is intensifying efforts to secure its digital space as cyber risks grow, with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) warning that 70 per cent of smart home devices are vulnerable to cyberattacks if not properly protected.

• Major road projects to cut traffic in Dubai

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed internal road works in Al Khawaneej 2 (Tolerance District) and Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 and is currently carrying out internal road works in six other residential areas.

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International

• Israeli foreign minister calls for Hamas' surrender as military pounds Gaza

  Israel again called on Hamas to surrender on Sunday, as the military carried out strikes on Gaza's largest urban centre where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are seeking shelter.

• Russia's largest air attack on Ukraine hits main government building

  Russia's largest overnight air attack of the war set the main building of the Ukrainian government in Kyiv on fire and left three people dead, including an infant, whose body was pulled from the rubble, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday.

• Japan PM Ishiba resigns after series of election losses

  Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he had decided to resign, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy paralysis at a shaky moment for the world's fourth-largest economy.

• Deadly Portugal funicular crash likely due to cable problems, report says

  Problems with a cable likely caused a Lisbon funicular railway popular with tourists to hurtle down a hill, killing at least 16 people and injuring another 22 when it crashed into a building, according to a preliminary report.

• Israeli military urges Gaza City residents to leave

  The Israeli military on Saturday said Palestinians in Gaza City should leave for the south, warning that the military was operating throughout the city.

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Business

• OPEC+ agrees to 137,000 bpd oil output hike in October

  Eight OPEC+ members agreed to raise oil production by 137,000 bpd in October, the group said in a statement on Sunday.

• Logistics sector's contribution to UAE's economy to exceed AED200 bn in seven years

  Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, chaired the first meeting of the UAE Logistics Integration Council, stating it aims to increase the logistics sector’s contribution to the national economy from approximately AED136.7 billion in 2024 to over AED200 billion within seven years.

• UAE's GDP grows 3.9% in Q1, non-oil sector hits record high

  The UAE's real GDP grew by 3.9 per cent, reaching AED 455 billion during the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.

• Dubai Chambers signs MoU with Victorian Chamber

  Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia to enhance cooperation in attracting Australian companies to Dubai and supporting the expansion of Dubai Chamber of Commerce members into Victoria.

• Trump signs order offering some tariff exemptions to countries with US trade deals

  US President Donald Trump signed an executive order offering some tariff exemptions as soon as Monday to trading partners who strike deals on industrial exports such as nickel, gold and other metals, as well as pharmaceutical compounds and chemicals.

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Sports

• Verstappen completes Italian double at Monza

  Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday while Oscar Piastri's Formula One lead was trimmed to 31 points after he handed back second place to teammate and title rival Lando Norris on McLaren orders.

• Sabalenka crowned queen of Queens with back-to-back US Open titles

  World number one Aryna Sabalenka retained her US Open crown with a battling 6-3 7-6(3) win over American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova in the women's final on Saturday, underlining her claim as the modern queen of the hardcourt.

• Sinner downs Auger-Aliassime for blockbuster US Open final with Alcaraz

  Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled past 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the US Open semi-finals on Friday to set up a blockbuster title clash with Carlos Alcaraz and renew one of the sport's most compelling rivalries.

• Mbappe says tying Henry an honour but not dwelling on all-time record

  France forward Kylian Mbappe said equalling Thierry Henry's tally of 51 international goals was an honour, but added that surpassing Olivier Giroud's all-time record was not something he dwells on, as his focus stays on winning titles with Les Bleus.

• Sinner-Alcaraz 'hurdle' becoming difficult to overcome, says Djokovic

  Novak Djokovic said it was too soon to say whether he will play a full Grand Slam season next year, as he feels the strain of his 38 years against the newfound dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

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Entertainment

• US independent director Jim Jarmusch proves surprise Venice winner

  US indie director Jim Jarmusch unexpectedly won the coveted Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday with "Father Mother Sister Brother", a three-part meditation on the uneasy ties between parents and their adult children.

• McConaughey showcases heroism in California wildfire in 'The Lost Bus'

  Matthew McConaughey returned to the big screen after several years away from high-profile films with the world premiere on Friday of a new docudrama, "The Lost Bus," at the Toronto International Film Festival.

• Carney, Canadian actors honour hometown comedy legend John Candy

  The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicked off its 50th edition with a documentary honouring Canadian comedian John Candy.

• Fashion icon Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

  Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died, the company said on Thursday.

• 'Downton Abbey' cast bid farewell in final film outing

  The "Downton Abbey" cast bid farewell to the franchise with a third and final film, 15 years after the period drama first aired as a television series and gained a huge following in Britain and the United States.

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Quirky

• IKEA in but not ABBA: Sweden publishes contested cultural heritage list

  Pippi Longstocking, IKEA and the Nobel Prize are among 100 works, brands and ideas deemed to define what it means to be Swedish, according to a cultural heritage list unveiled by the government on Tuesday.

• Bulgarian village draws Chinese tourists for its famed yoghurt

  Every year, hundreds of Chinese tourists flock to the Bulgarian mountain village of Momchilovtsi for a festival celebrating the local yoghurt, which is renowned for its health benefits and has become a hit among consumers in China.

• Italy exhibition explores how sound helps us to savour food

  An exhibition in northern Italy is expanding traditional ideas about taste by exploring how sound influences the way people experience their food.

• China parade inspires military-themed haircuts for children

  A hair salon in Beijing has been offering patriotic and military-themed haircuts and styles to children in the weeks leading up to China's largest military parade to date to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

• Skip the queue: South African supermarket trials high-tech shopping trolleys

  Shoppers at Checkers supermarkets in South Africa could soon be cruising the aisles with "smart" trolleys that let them know how much money they are spending and include in-built payment terminals, the chain's owner Shoprite said.

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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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