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UN regrets lack of consensus on plastic pollution treaty

Aug 16, 2025

New York [US], August 16: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed regret that international negotiations on a legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution, including pollution in the marine environment, concluded without reaching consensus, despite intensive efforts made on the matter.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Pakistan, conveys condolences over victims of rescue helicopter crash

Aug 16, 2025

Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 16: The United Arab Emirates expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan over victims of floods and landslides as a result of heavy rainfall in the north of the country, which led to dozens of deaths and substantial damage to property

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US-Russia summit begins in Alaska

Aug 16, 2025

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Nahyan bin Mubarak opens 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival

Aug 16, 2025

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EU's GDP up by 0.2% in Q2/25

Aug 15, 2025

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California Moves to Change Electoral Maps to Address Texas Calculation

Aug 15, 2025

New York [US], August 15: At an event to announce the new plan held on August 14 (local time), California Governor Gavin Newsom said he would ask voters in the...
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Common ground with US strengthened after call, says Von der Leyen

Aug 15, 2025

London [UK], August 15: Europe, the United States and NATO have strengthened their common ground ahead of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska...
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Over 100 groups blast Israel's weaponisation of aid

Aug 15, 2025

Gaza [Palestine], August 15: More than 100 aid groups have accused Israel of obstructing life-saving aid from entering Gaza, resulting in vast quantities of relief supplies remaining stranded in warehouses...
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Iran's ex-president criticises Tehran's Middle East strategy

Aug 15, 2025
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Two killed in large explosion in north-western Syria

Aug 15, 2025
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No joint statement planned after Trump-Putin summit, says Kremlin

Aug 15, 2025
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Trump gives summit with Putin 25% chance of failure

Aug 15, 2025
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Spain suffers third wildfire death as thousands remain displaced in Europe

Aug 15, 2025
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UK, Ukraine 'agree strong resolve' for peace ahead of Alaska talks

Aug 15, 2025
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Lithuania's social affairs minister nominated as head of government

Aug 15, 2025
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Trump: Journalists should be allowed into Gaza

Aug 15, 2025
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Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim

Aug 15, 2025
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Ministry of Finance briefs visiting Indonesian delegation on best government practices

Aug 15, 2025
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Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns statements by Israeli PM on "Greater Israel Vision"

Aug 15, 2025
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Qatari Emir awards 'Al Wajbah' Decoration to UAE Ambassador

Aug 15, 2025
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High-profile wanted suspect arrested, handed over to Chinese authorities

Aug 15, 2025
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RAK Properties reports AED160.6 million in net profit for H1/25

Aug 15, 2025
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Israeli settlements in West Bank go against international law: UN

Aug 15, 2025
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Typhoon Podul hits Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Aug 14, 2025
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Heatwave breaks many temperature records in Europe

Aug 14, 2025
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China cuts off contact with Czech President over Dalai Lama

Aug 14, 2025