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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

• Dubai Police provides school supplies to 400 students in Hatta

  Dubai Police has provided laptops, tablets, school bags and other educational supplies to 400 students in Hatta as they prepared for the new school year.

• UAE student selected for inaugural Global Youth Council

  Emirati student Moza Ahmed, chairperson of Dubai’s first student council, has been selected for the inaugural Global Youth Council Fellowship, where she will represent the UAE among an elite group of youth from around the world.

• Design competition launched for Eid Al Etihad commemorative stamp

  Design Commission Abu Dhabi and Emirates Post have launched a nationwide competition inviting UAE citizens and residents to submit designs for the official Eid Al Etihad 55 commemorative postage stamp.

• International driving permits issued in 5 minutes at DXB

  UAE citizens and residents can now obtain an International Driving Permit in as little as five minutes at Dubai International Airport.

• Arab Youth Media Forum to explore future of media in Dubai

  The Arab Youth Media Forum will bring together young people, students and content creators in Dubai next week to discuss how younger generations are shaping the future of media.

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UAE

• UAE sends humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Colombia

  The UAE, working with Paraguay, has sent humanitarian supplies to communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia as part of a $10 million aid package.

• UAE calls for global action to combat extremism and hate speech

  The UAE has called for a more inclusive international approach to combating extremism and hate speech, with greater involvement from community leaders, young people, civil society and technology companies.

• Four UAE aid convoys deliver 781 tonnes of supplies to Gaza

  Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip over the past week carrying 781 tonnes of supplies as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

• Etihad Rail launches cargo service from Fujairah to Industrial City of Abu Dhabi

  Etihad Rail has launched a direct cargo rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) in an effort to bring trade closer to customers.

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International

• Indonesia continues search for hundreds missing in capsized ship

  Indonesian authorities will continue searching on Monday for more than a hundred people still missing after a passenger ship sank in the Java Sea last week, with the confirmed death toll now at 10, its rescue agency said on Sunday.

• Police arrest Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's sister in Lahore

  Police have arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, at her house in Lahore, a spokesperson from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party said on Sunday.

• Trump to use Washington triumphal arch as military complex

  US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing large quantities of ammunition.

• Palestinian gunman shoots dead Israeli in the West Bank

  Violence flared in the occupied West Bank on Sunday when a suspected Palestinian gunman shot dead an Israeli man, police said, and Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian motorist who the military said was attempting to run them over.

• Three dead in Moscow region, drones hit oil refinery in Russian capital

  The largest Ukrainian drone attack reported so far on the Moscow region killed three people and damaged part of an oil refinery in the capital, authorities said on Sunday, as Russia votes in the final day of parliamentary elections.

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Business

• US and China begin talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit

  Senior US and Chinese officials began talks in New York on Sunday aimed at preparing potential agreements ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.

• Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum to bring 1,000 leaders to Dubai

  The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum will bring together 1,000 government and private-sector leaders at Dubai World Trade Centre on Wednesday.

• Sharjah-Oman logistics corridor handles AED 1.7 billion in cargo

  A logistics corridor linking Sharjah and Oman handled around AED 1.7 billion worth of cargo during its first three months of operation.

• Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, son Howard succeeds

  Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday that Warren Buffett will step down as chairman and become chairman emeritus, effective immediately, nine months after handing the CEO reins to longtime lieutenant Greg Abel.

• 75,000 tourists welcomed during Dubai summer campaign

  As many as 75,000 people have visited the UAE under the 'Dubai Invite' campaign, which targeted non-residents with rewards of up to AED 3,000 in hotel stays, dining deals, and more.

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Sport

• Man City beat Sunderland in thriller to maintain 100% start

  Manchester City head into the first international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League after Antoine Semenyo's double sealed an enthralling 5-3 home win over Sunderland, for whom Brian Brobbey grabbed a hat-trick, on Sunday.

• Spaun uses Presidents Cup snub to win BMW PGA Championship

  JJ Spaun had a message for US Presidents Cup captain Brandt Snedeker, and he delivered it with his clubs instead of his phone, closing with a hot finish to win the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday in Surrey, England.

• Atletico ride derby storm to beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1

  Atletico Madrid beat arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-1 in LaLiga on Sunday as second-half goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David settled a tense derby at a packed Estadio Metropolitano.

• UAE athletes compete across five sports at Asian Games

  UAE athletes competed in shooting, cycling, triathlon, swimming and football at the Asian Games in Japan on Sunday, as the country's campaign continued across Aichi-Nagoya.

• Raphinha hat-trick maintains Barcelona’s perfect LaLiga start

  Barcelona have maintained their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday as captain Raphinha scored a hat-trick to continue his prolific opening to the campaign.

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Entertainment

• Ed Sheeran apologises for Macklemore controversy during concert

  British singer Ed Sheeran apologised on Saturday for his handling of a controversy that erupted this week when rapper Macklemore was removed as an opening act over comments on the occupied Palestinian territories.

• Dubai Parks and Resorts to reopen in October

  Dubai Parks and Resorts is set for the new season, starting October 7, with bowling alleys and racing simulators added to the lineup of thrilling experiences.

• Duncan Sheik, Tony-winning composer of 'Spring Awakening' dies at 56

  Duncan Sheik, the Tony-winning Broadway composer who transitioned from chart-topping singer-songwriter to the creative force behind the Broadway musical 'Spring Awakening', died on Thursday at age 56, according to a post on his Instagram account on Friday.

• Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets go on sale ahead of December opening

  Tickets for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi have gone on sale ahead of its opening on December 11.

• Prince Harry makes first public appearances since UK return

  Britain's Prince Harry made his first public appearance on Thursday since he and his wife Meghan returned to Britain after six years in California, speaking at a charity event and attending an awards ceremony in London.

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Quirky

• NASA says new Roman telescope's lifespan could more than double, to 22 years

  Even before the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has reached its planned orbital position, NASA says its newest flagship observatory's potential operational lifespan may reach 22 years — more than double the length previously announced.

• Can sheep save the glaciers? Swiss scientists put wool to the test

  As Switzerland struggles to contain the shrinking of its glaciers, researchers are conducting an unusual experiment in the Alps to see whether one of its less valued natural resources can help: sheep's wool.

• Scientists make potential breakthrough in search for dark matter

  Scientists have made a possible breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter — observing hints of it during an experiment about a mile (1.6 km) underground in South Dakota — though they stopped short of saying they have finally detected this elusive cosmic component.

• Ultra-white falcon fetches AED1.5 million at Abu Dhabi auction

  An "Ultra White Pure Gyr Garmousha" falcon sold for a record AED1.5 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX).

• Dolly Parton's legacy lives on through book deliveries to kids

  For 3-year-old Simon Dockery, a trip to the mailbox can mean a new adventure. Since he was a baby, books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library have arrived at his family’s Georgia home each month.

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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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