Cyclone Gezani leaves 59 dead in Madagascar, displaces more than 16,000
At least 59 people died when Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar last week, the disaster management office said on Monday, as it assesses the impact of the second tropical storm to hit the Indian Ocean island nation this year.
UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots
Britain could bring in an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16 as early as this year and close a loophole that left some AI chatbots outside safety rules, as part of government efforts to respond more quickly to digital risks.
Worker strike disrupts flights at Kenya's main airport
Kenya's main international airport was experiencing flight delays on Monday due to a strike by members of the aviation union, operator Kenya Airports Authority said.
From OpenAI to Google, India hosts global AI summit
Top executives from global AI giants will join several world leaders in New Delhi this week for a major artificial intelligence summit, at a time when India is trying to lure more investment in the industry.
Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
Heavy rain and wild winds have disrupted flights, trains, and ferries, and forced road closures across parts of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, taking out power to tens of thousands of residents.
The UAE has announced the launch of the pilot phase of the 'One-Point Air Travellers' project with Bahrain, aimed at making travel faster and more convenient for citizens of both countries.
Paid parking zones in Dubai will operate on a two-shift system from Monday to Saturday during Ramadan.
Dubai has launched a new cancer fund to support patients undergoing treatment and help ease their financial burden.