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COP28: 117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels

Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy production.
50 oil and gas companies commit to decarbonisation at COP28

As many as 50 companies, representing over 40 per cent of global oil production, have signed the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), committing to near-zero methane emissions and ending routine flaring by 2030, and to total net-zero operations by 2050 at COP28.
Over 120 countries back COP28 UAE Climate and Health Declaration

The COP28 Presidency joined with the World Health Organisation to announce a new 'COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health' to accelerate actions to protect people’s health from growing climate impacts.
On COP28 sidelines, philanthropies pledge $5 billion for climate action

Global business leaders and philanthropists have announced a range of transformative climate and nature initiatives, and commitments to mobilise $5 billion in collective funding at COP28.
COP28 President-Designate says Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C is 'non-negotiable'

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasised the need to mobilise resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action.

Lifestyle

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait after year‑long talks

Italy has bought a rare portrait by baroque master Caravaggio for 30 million euros ($32.7 million), one of the largest sums the state has ever paid for a single artwork, the Culture Ministry said on Tuesday.
Prada layers winter jackets over light dresses at Milan show

Prada's autumn/winter show in Milan on Thursday has included embroidered satin dresses, sheer skirts, and wool sweaters, while the front row presence of Mark Zuckerberg fuelled speculation about a potential smart glasses partnership.
Sportswear brand On launches South Korea robot factory to tackle supply chain risk

Sportswear brand On Running has opened a factory in Busan, South Korea using robots to make running shoes and plans more robot factories in the United States and Europe as it tries to speed up manufacturing and delivery, the company said on Wednesday.
Mattel taps into 'KPop Demon Hunters' fan craze with new doll line

Mattel has teased fans of "KPop Demon Hunters" on Tuesday with a new line-up of dolls to be rolled out later this year after it failed to cash in on the success of the runaway Netflix hit over the holiday shopping season.
Osaka opens 'jellyfish season' with stylish win at Australian Open

Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka floated onto Rod Laver Arena in a jellyfish-inspired outfit and claimed a see-sawing 6-3 3-6 6-4 win over Croatian battler Antonia Ruzic to reach the second round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

UAE

Fire 'extinguished' in drone incident near Dubai Airport

Dubai Civil Defence teams have successfully "extinguished" a fire caused by an impact on one of the fuel tanks near Dubai International Airport early on Monday.
6 missiles, 21 drones intercepted by UAE air defences on Monday

UAE air defences intercepted six ballistic missiles and 21 drones on Monday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.
Qatar condemns the Iranian attack that killed one person in the UAE

The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the Iranian targeting that led to a missile falling on a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahyah area of the United Arab Emirates.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed says over AED2.8 billion raised for 'Edge of Life' campaign

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Monday that the "Edge of Life" Ramadan humanitarian campaign aimed at tackling global child hunger has raised more than AED2.8 billion.

International

US allies rebuff Trump's request for support in Strait of Hormuz

Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by President Donald Trump for military support to keep the vital waterway open.
Pakistan-bound oil tanker passes through Hormuz Strait amid Iran war

Ship-tracking data shows a Pakistan-bound oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, indicating that some countries are able to negotiate safe passage for their vessels despite the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Iranian women's soccer team begin journey home after players decline asylum

The Iranian women's soccer team began making their way home from Malaysia on Monday, after five of its players withdrew their claims for asylum in Australia.
Israel says it has plans for at least three weeks of war as airstrikes pound Iran

Israel said on Monday it has detailed plans for at least three more weeks of war as its military countinued to pound sites across Iran.
WHO says six hospitals evacuated in Iran, system holding up

A World Health Organization official said on Monday that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has led to the evacuation of six hospitals but that so far the system appeared to be holding up and authorities have not sought emergency relief from the global health agency.

Business

IEA members could release more oil stocks 'as and if needed,' agency chief says

Member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) could release more oil into the market later "as and if needed" after they have already agreed the largest-ever reserve release, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.
EU floats Black Sea model to unblock Strait of Hormuz

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday she had discussed with the United Nations the idea of freeing up transport of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz by replicating a deal that gets grain out of Ukraine during wartime.
US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Top US and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for US President Donald Trump's trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
US says oil from strategic reserve to start reaching market next week

The Trump administration said on Friday it expects early deliveries of oil from the US strategic petroleum reserve to reach the market by the end of next week as part of an effort to combat the energy price spike since the start of the Iran war.
Standard Chartered issues clarification on local operations

Standard Chartered Bank has clarified that reports of staff being evacuated from its Dubai offices are inaccurate.

Sports

Iran still set to play in 2026 World Cup, says AFC representative

Iran has given no indication it intends to remove its national team from this summer's FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a representative for the Asian Football Confederation said Monday.
Chelsea fined 10.75 million pounds, given suspended transfer ban, after rule breaches

Chelsea have been fined a record total of 10.75 million pounds for historical breaches of the Premier League's regulations, the league said on Monday.
Dubai Basketball powers past Crvena Zvezda in ABA League

Dubai Basketball recorded a 114–91 victory over Crvena Zvezda on Sunday, in an ABA League game played in Sarajevo, marking the team’s highest-scoring performance of the season.
Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title

Jannik Sinner claimed his maiden Indian Wells title on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6) 7-6(4) in a polished display of hard-court excellence under the California desert sun.
Sabalenka takes Indian Wells title with epic three-set victory

Aryna Sabalenka finally conquered her Indian Wells demons on Sunday, defeating Elena Rybakina 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) in the final to claim the desert title for the first time and secure her 23rd career crown.

Entertainment

Oscar-winner Sean Penn skips ceremony, takes train to Ukraine

Film star Sean Penn stepped out of a train carriage in central Kyiv on Monday, thousands of miles away from the glitz of Hollywood's Dolby Theatre where he had failed to turn up to receive his third acting Oscar hours earlier.
'One Battle After Another' dominates Oscars and takes best picture

The darkly comic thriller “One Battle After Another” has won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies on a Sunday night when Hollywood’s top honors went to unconventional fare.
Oscars’ top prize up for grabs as unease hangs over Hollywood

Hollywood rolls out the red carpet for Sunday’s Oscars, the film industry’s highest honours, with an unusually open best-picture race that pits vampire hit "Sinners", the leader in nominations, against the darkly comic thriller "One Battle After Another".
Global Village cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks, remains closed

Dubai's Global Village has announced their fireworks displays during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday period have been cancelled.
Razzies crown ‘War of the Worlds’ 2025’s worst film

"War of the Worlds", the 2025 American sci-fi film inspired by H.G. Wells’ 1898 novel, dominated the 46th annual Razzie Awards on Saturday, taking home worst picture, worst screenplay, worst remake, worst actor and worst director.

Quirky

Dancing robots bring support, company to Barcelona elderly

Barcelona resident Irene Veglison had not danced for more than two decades until a robot moved into her home three months ago.
Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors

At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed orangutan companion.
Doberman named Penny wins Westminster dog show

Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, capturing the most prestigious dog show prize in the United States.
Japan-born pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive home in China's Sichuan

Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived in Sichuan province on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, leaving Japan without pandas for the first time since 1972 at a moment of tense relations between the two nations.
Accidental 'crying horse' toy wins hearts in China

At Yiwu International Trade City, China’s largest wholesale market, customers crowd into a small shop searching for an unlikely bestseller ahead of the Lunar New Year.

In The Know

Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

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