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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

Philippines' national treasure 'Una Bulaqueña' unveiled at Louvre Abu Dhabi

Filipino artist Juan Luna's 'Una Bulaqueña' was officially unveiled at the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Aldar partners with King’s College School Wimbledon for Abu Dhabi campus

In a major education milestone for the UAE, Aldar has announced an exclusive partnership with the prestigious King’s College School Wimbledon to establish its first regional campus on Abu Dhabi’s Fahid Island.
UAE launches second phase of Egypt cardiac health programme

The Emirates Doctors Initiative announced the launch of the second phase of the Mobile Cardiac Catheterisation Centre service in Egyptian villages under the Egypt-UAE Cardiac Health Programme.
Dubai Police launches sports initiative for people with Down syndrome

Dubai Police on Monday launched a sports initiative aimed at empowering individuals with Down syndrome by facilitating their participation in local, regional, and international taekwondo competitions.
NGO links H&M and Zara cotton to deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado

Clothing factories that supply H&M and Zara are buying cotton linked to environmental destruction and land-grabbing in Brazil's Cerrado - a biodiversity hotspot where deforestation is soaring, research by the Earthsight nonprofit has found.

UAE

UAE, Russian Presidents urge dialogue amid regional tensions

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the strategic partnership between their countries and the latest developments in the Middle East.
Dubai expands smart pedestrian signals to 10 new locations

Dubai is stepping up road safety with the completion of the second phase of the Smart Pedestrian Signal Expansion Project.
'Dubai Orchestra' to showcase Emirati talent on global stage

A new cultural milestone, the 'Dubai Orchestra' project has officially been approved, marking a major step in strengthening the emirate’s arts sector and promoting local talent on the global stage.
AED 277 million drainage project completed in Dubai's Nad Al Sheba 3

A major infrastructure project has been completed in Dubai's Nad Al Sheba 3, featuring an advanced sewerage and rainwater drainage network worth AED 277 million.

International

Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump's call for unconditional surrender

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a statement read by a television presenter on Wednesday that his country will not accept US President Donald Trump's call for an unconditional surrender.
Trump says he stopped India-Pakistan war after India says no US mediation

US President Donald Trump insisted on Wednesday that he had stopped the war between India and Pakistan, hours after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him the ceasefire after a four-day conflict in May was achieved through talks between the neighbours' militaries, not US mediation.
Israel-Iran air war enters sixth day, Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

Iran and Israel launched new missile strikes at each other on Wednesday as the air war between the two longtime enemies entered a sixth day despite a call from US President Donald Trump for Iran's unconditional surrender.
India's Modi maintains there was no US mediation in ceasefire with Pakistan

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi maintained in a conversation with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that a ceasefire with Pakistan after a four-day conflict was achieved through talks between the two militaries and not US mediation.
India regulator says no 'major safety concerns' on Air India's Boeing 787 fleet

India's aviation safety watchdog said on Tuesday surveillance conducted on Air India's Boeing BA.N 787 fleet did not reveal any major safety concerns, days after one of its jets crashed, killing at least 271 people.

Business

Ride-hailer Careem to suspend decade-old Pakistan service

Careem, Uber's ride-hailing arm in the Middle East, will suspend its Pakistan service on July 18, citing economic challenges, rising competition and capital constraints, ending its core business in a country where it helped pioneer app-based transport nearly a decade ago.
Meraas awards AED 450 million construction contract for Central Park Plaza

Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a construction contract worth over AED 450 million to Naresco Contracting for Central Park Plaza, a high-end residential development at City Walk.
Dubai International Chamber opens representative office in Toronto

Dubai International Chamber has launched a new representative office in Canada's Toronto, as it aims to bolster economic ties and explore avenues of increased investment between Dubai and Canada.
US and UK announce a trade deal, but steel imports unresolved

US President Donald Trump has signed an agreement formally lowering some tariffs on imports from Britain as the countries continue working toward a formal trade deal.
CBUAE fines exchange house AED 10 million, cancels licence

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of Sundus Exchange and removed it from its official register.

Sports

Bumrah told BCCI he did not want test captaincy due to workload concerns

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he told India's cricket board (BCCI) that he did not want to be considered for the test captaincy as his workload has to be carefully managed due to his back problems.
Monterrey hold Inter Milan 1-1 at Club World Cup

UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan were held 1-1 by Mexican side Monterrey in their opening Group E game at the Club World Cup in Pasadena on Tuesday.
Alcaraz, Raducanu to team up in US Open mixed doubles

Nine of the world's top-10 men and nine of the top-10 women have officially entered into the US Open's revamped mixed doubles event, with former singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu teaming up.
Gill's captaincy a blend of Rohit's ice and Kohli's fire, says Buttler

Shubman Gill's style of captaincy blends the fire of Virat Kohli with the ice-cool composure of Rohit Sharma but India's new test skipper will carve out his own identity as he leads them in the upcoming test series in England, Jos Buttler said on Tuesday.
Chelsea tops Los Angeles FC 2-0 in Club World Cup opener

Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez each scored goals to propel Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in the Group D opener for each team in the Club World Cup on Monday afternoon.

Entertainment

'Jurassic World: Rebirth' brings fans back to dangerous dinosaur realm

Scarlett Johansson's role in "Jurassic World: Rebirth" made her recall her earliest memories of the dinosaur film franchise.
Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

Action movie star Tom Cruise and singer and actor Dolly Parton are among the luminaries selected to receive honorary Oscars this year for lifetime achievements, Hollywood's film academy said on Tuesday.
Doctor to plead guilty to supplying ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

A California doctor charged in the overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of illegal distribution of the drug ketamine, according to a court filing on Monday.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carrie-Anne Moss make magic in 'Fubar' season 2

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger had to admit that it took him a lot of practice to nail the tango scene with co-star Carrie-Anne Moss for season 2 of the Netflix action-comedy series "Fubar".
David Beckham and Gary Oldman awarded knighthoods

Former England football captain David Beckham and actor Gary Oldman were knighted in King Charles' annual birthday honours list, while sculptor Antony Gormley was made a Companion of Honour.

Quirky

Two jailed for stealing $6 million golden toilet from Churchill's birthplace

Two men were jailed on Friday for stealing an 18-carat golden toilet that had been on display as an artwork in an exhibition at Winston Churchill's birthplace.
Mongolia's 'Dragon Prince' dinosaur was forerunner of T. rex

A newly identified mid-sized dinosaur from Mongolia dubbed the "Dragon Prince" has been identified as a pivotal forerunner of Tyrannosaurus rex in an illuminating discovery that has helped clarify the famous predator's complicated family history.
Labubu human-sized figure sells for over $150,000 at Beijing auction

A Beijing auction house sold a human-sized Labubu figure for 1.08 million yuan ($150,275, around AED 551,901) on Tuesday, setting a new record for the "blind box" toy as it moves from craze to collectible.
Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours

Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife.
Study sees lower chances of Milky Way crashing into Andromeda galaxy

The Milky Way and the neighboring Andromeda galaxy are currently hurtling through space toward each other at a speed of about 400,000 kph, setting up a possible future galactic collision that would wreck both of them.

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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