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Iran has made plans to sustain its oil production and export and is ready for possible oil restrictions from a Trump administration in the US, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Wednesday, according to the oil ministry's news website Shana. 

Donald Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, on Tuesday to lead the Department of Education, which he has pledged to abolish.

US President Donald Trump has announced Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency.

US president-elect Donald Trump has selected Mike Huckabee, who rejects the term "Palestinian" and supports building settlements, to be the next US ambassador to Israel.

Donald Trump selected US Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, the New York Times reported on Monday, putting the Florida-born politician on track to be the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat once the Republican president-elect takes office in January.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In his seaside workshop on the Greek island of Lesbos, Nikos Kouvdis uses ancient techniques to create pottery pieces that have recently been honoured with inclusion in UNESCO's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) attracted 1.82 million visitors from over 200 countries.

Two branded trucks, representing the Zayed Charity Run, roamed the capital’s streets from Friday, offering 100 people the chance to enter the annual "Run for Kindness" free of charge. 

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has surpassed the Diabetes early detection goal, carrying out more than 150,000 screenings nationwide, above the target of 100,000 set under the Government Accelerators programme.

The UAE will join the Indian community in celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali, with a grand event in Dubai on November 16.

The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), in collaboration with Emirates Humanitarian City, has inaugurated an integrated centre to assess and provide rehabilitation, care, and support for injured Palestinians.

The UAE has expressed deep regret over the UN Security Council’s inability to adopt a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.

The UAE has distributed 30,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Uganda's Kiryandongo camp, benefiting nearly 100,000 displaced people.

Authorities in the UAE have warned that any attempts to evade Emiratisation obligations will be met with strict legal action.

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza, accusing council members of cynically rejecting attempts at reaching a compromise.

Ukraine has reportedly launched UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, marking the first confirmed use of the long-range weaponry against Russian targets.

John Prescott, a former British deputy prime minister in Tony Blair's Labour government, has died, his family said on Thursday.

Iraq began its first full national census in more than three decades on Wednesday, a pivotal moment as it looks to gather demographic data for future planning and development.

The US Embassy in Ukraine's capital Kyiv was temporarily closed on Wednesday, as the mission received information of a "potential significant air attack."

Gautam Adani, the billionaire chairperson of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world's richest people, has been indicted in New York over his role in a $265 million bribery scheme, according to US prosecutors.

Bitcoin reached a historic high of over $97,000 on Thursday, driven by expectations that US President-elect Donald Trump will introduce pro-cryptocurrency measures.

Dubai International Chamber attracted 157 companies in the first nine months of the year, marking a 68.8 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, including a 117 per cent increase in multinational companies (MNCs) YoY. 

The Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, inaugurated Air Expo Abu Dhabi 2024 on Tuesday as top industry CEOs and distinguished guests gathered for the event.

Emaar Properties and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) have announced a joint venture to develop Expo Living, a new residential community at Expo City Dubai.

Michael Beale has been named assistant manager at Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq, reuniting with Steven Gerrard after a challenging period for the Liverpool legend.

Dubai will host a new championship in mixed martial arts (MMA), which will contribute to strengthening the city's position on the global sports map and supporting Emirati athletes.

Rafa Nadal could not conjure the fairytale ending his career deserved as the Spanish 22-times Grand Slam champion bowed out with defeat in the Davis Cup on an emotionally-charged and tearful night in Malaga on Tuesday.

A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while ten-man Ecuador upset Colombia with a 1-0 victory in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

Fabio Lima scored four goals, including a first-half hat-trick, as the UAE handed AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar a 5-0 defeat in Abu Dhabi.

The voice actor behind an iconic Simpsons character is saying goodbye to Springfield after 35 years.

The former members of boy band "One Direction" were among the mourners at the funeral of their band mate Liam Payne on Wednesday, just over a month after he died aged 31.

Alec Baldwin's Western "Rust" premiered at a low-key Polish film festival on Wednesday, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died when Baldwin pointed a gun at her, in Hollywood's first on-set fatal shooting in nearly 30 years.

Just weeks after his death at the age of 91, renowned music producer and composer Quincy Jones was bestowed with an honorary Oscar by Hollywood's film academy at a gala on Sunday.

Comedian, writer and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will be the host of the 97th Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Friday.

The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.

Cassius, the 5.48-meter (18-foot) saltwater crocodile known as the world’s largest in captivity, has died at an estimated age of over 110 years, as reported by Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat in Australia.

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.

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.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida drew cheers and applause from US lawmakers on Thursday when he announced a plan to donate 250 cherry trees to the US capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US independence.

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.

From fresh seafood to beautiful weather and stunning beaches, Phuket is a perfect destination for your next getaway.

If you love the sun, sand and the beach, then you are bound to fall in love with Seychelles.

This tiny island in South East Asia is the perfect place for an all-in-one Asian holiday.