Authorities in China sent supplies and rescue teams to Qinghai after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake damaged homes and disrupted communities.
Dubai Customs intelligence helped stop 1.332 tonnes of Tapentadol tablets moving by air cargo from Asia to Africa in cross-border drug seizure.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Egypt’s Sisi met in Cairo to review bilateral ties, development cooperation and regional security.
Dubai Customs intercepted 223 live animals at Dubai International Airport after inspectors found reptiles, scorpions and frogs in a suitcase.
Business
Samsung led global semiconductor investment in 2025 with US$59.2 billion in capex and R&D, topping TSMC, Intel and SK Hynix worldwide.
Health
DR Congo reports 689 confirmed Ebola cases as WHO warns that Bundibugyo virus transmission remains active across eastern provinces.
Travel
Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi launch complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to or through Abu Dhabi in 2026.
Travel
Modi and Macron reviewed defence, space, civil nuclear energy, education mobility and Innovation Roadmap 2030 during talks in Nice.
Sports
Germany’s 7-1 win over Curaçao put Julian Nagelsmann’s side on top of Group E after its FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at Houston Stadium.
Automotive
FIA expands Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life into the Middle East and Africa, extending road safety training, mentoring and local support.
Entertainment
Ben Affleck calls AI a support tool, but critics say generative systems already shape film and TV workflows, costs and labor demand.

