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The UAE expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of a train collision in the city of Balasore in Odisha state, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries.

An evacuation plane from Sudan has landed in the UAE, carrying nearly 180 people of various nationalities.

The UAE's nuclear energy sector has received a further boost with more Emiratis now officially qualified to operate the Barakah plant.

Omar Bou Shehab, CEO of Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE), has proven that no role is too big or small, as he was seen stepping in to fast-track transactions for customers at the helpdesk.

The UAE Space Agency has invited pitches from local startups, private companies and research centres to take part in the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt.

The UAE, holding the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for June 2023, has said it will work to elevate the priorities that have guided its term, promoting peace, cooperation and tackling climate change.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, attended the wedding of Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein in Amman on Thursday.

The midday break for outdoor workers in the UAE will come into effect on June 15.

The speed limit on a section of Abu Dhabi's Sweihan Road has been slashed from 140 km/h to 120 km/h.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Amman to attend the wedding of Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah.

The UAE has won the presidency of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which functions as an authoritative body on weather, climate, hydrological and related fields within the UN system.

Watch out for the partial closure of Abu Dhabi's Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street over the weekend.

A futuristic masterplan has been approved for the Palm Jebel Ali project in Dubai, which will be twice the size of Palm Jumeirah.

Dubai licensed 143 health facilities in the first quarter of 2023, which is an increase of 11.5 per cent compared to the same period of last year.

Fuel prices in the UAE are set to go down for the month of June, after marginally going up in May.

The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has launched a new quality mark for UAE-made products.

The UAE has rejected the mischaracterisation of US-UAE conversations regarding maritime security that appeared in recent press reports.

The UAE's Federal National Council (FNC) has approved a draft law regulating places of worship for non-Muslims, including those located in freezones.

Dubai has completed its first successful trial of medication delivery via drones.

The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established the Retired Diplomats Council to tap into the wealth of experience and knowledge held by former envoys.

Indonesia's defence minister, Prabowo Subianto, proposed a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, calling for a demilitarised zone and a United Nations referendum in what he called disputed territory.

Russia will come back to full compliance with the New START treaty if Washington abandons its "hostile stance" toward Moscow, Russian news agencies reported, citing Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

South Korea's defence minister said that some countries were "ignoring North Korea's unlawful behaviour", which he said threatens to weaken UN sanctions against its missile and nuclear programmes.

Ukraine is ready to launch its long-awaited counteroffensive to recapture Russian-occupied territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview published on Saturday.

At least 261 people have died in India's worst rail accident in over two decades, officials said on Saturday, after a passenger train went off the tracks and hit another one in the east of the country.

The amount of money allocated by governments to support clean energy investment since 2020 has risen to USD 1.34 trillion (AED 4.92 trillion).

Over six million international visitors headed to Dubai over the first four months of the year, an increase of 18 per cent compared to the same period last year.

The US Senate has passed bipartisan legislation backed by President Joe Biden that lifts the government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, averting what would have been a historic, first-ever default.

Australia will raise the minimum wage by 5.75 per cent from July 1 as families grapple with soaring living costs, a decision that businesses and some economists say risks further stoking inflation and interest rates.

Twitter's head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, has resigned from the social media company, which has faced criticism for lax protections against harmful content since billionaire Elon Musk acquired it in October.

Fourth seed Elena Rybakina pulled out of the French Open ahead of her third-round match with Sara Sorribes Tormo due to a viral illness as the Roland Garros tournament lost one of its main contenders for the women's title.

Slovenian Tadej Pogacar said his wrist may not recover fully in time for next month's Tour de France, and he could race with a brace as he looks to win cycling's most prestigious crown for a third time.

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka skipped her post-match press conference at the French Open on Friday citing mental health reasons.

Jose Mourinho has been charged with using abusive language against a match official, governing body UEFA said on Friday.

World number three Jessica Pegula's hopes of hoisting her maiden Grand Slam trophy ended in despair on Friday after a 6-1 6-3 defeat by Belgian Elise Mertens in the French Open third round.

An exciting lineup of events and activities have been announced for the Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2023 (DEF).

Streaming giants Netflix, Amazon and Disney on Friday privately discussed a possible legal challenge and other ways to stall India's new tobacco warning rules, amid fears they will need to edit millions of hours of existing web content, sources said.

Prince Harry will become the first senior British royal to give evidence in court for 130 years when he testifies next week in his lawsuit against a newspaper group he accuses of unlawful behaviour.

Mac users are in for a treat as the popular apocalyptic cat-venture game "Stray" is officially making its way to Apple computers.

Tupac Shakur, the influential hip-hop icon, is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, commemorating his impact on the music industry 26 years after his untimely death.