International News from Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

At least 5 dead, 6 missing after China chemical plant blast

An explosion at a chemical plant in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong killed at least five people, with 19 injured and six missing, the state-run Xinhua agency said late on Tuesday.
Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 31st time

Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time on Tuesday, breaking the record he set last year.
Gaza humanitarian group is a 'distraction' from what is needed, UN says

The work of a US-backed private humanitarian organisation tasked with distributing aid in Gaza is a distraction from what is needed, such as the opening of crossing points, a UN spokesperson said on Tuesday.
3 injured in Russian attacks in Ukraine's south, officials says

Russian drone attacks injured three people in Ukraine's south and southeast overnight, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.
Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital

A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title on Monday, hospitalising 27 people, with two seriously injured.

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UAE introduces regulations on social media advertising under new system
Individuals advertising on social media will need to follow new rules under the UAE Media Council's latest comprehensive system that aims to "build public trust, protect audiences and improve the quality of online media content".
Dubai Fitness Challenge to return in November
The month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge that transforms the Emirate into a city-wide gym will return for its ninth edition in November with a flagship sunset yoga event to wrap things up.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed honours Shabab Al Ahli team
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured members of the Shabab Al Ahli football team for clinching four titles this season at a special ceremony in Zabeel Palace.