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COP28

• 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.

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Lifestyle

• SeaWorld Abu Dhabi celebrates birth of region's first walrus calf

  SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has announced the arrival of a healthy Pacific walrus calf, the newest addition to the marine life theme park’s Arctic realm.

• Green Planet Dubai brings back overnight camping adventures

  Green Planet Dubai has brought back its 'Camping in the Rainforest' experience, with an overnight adventure combining close-up wildlife encounters and hands-on nature until October.

• Fathers play vital role in building strong families, minister says

  Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, has highlighted the important role fathers play in strengthening families and shaping future generations, marking Father's Day on Sunday with a tribute to parents across the UAE.

• UAE-funded football field opens in Philadelphia

  A new year-round football pitch was opened on Saturday at Conestoga Park in West Philadelphia with support from the UAE Embassy in Washington and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

• Egypt uncovers ancient tombs revealing early funerary architecture

  Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered two Early Dynastic tombs and a number of burials dating from the Predynastic and Late periods at Gabal Al-Tair archaeological site in Minya governorate, a discovery that could reshape understanding of the evolution of ancient Egyptian funerary architecture.

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UAE

• 'Dubai Digital Twin Platform' to strengthen smart city planning, future readiness

  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, witnessed the launch of the 'Dubai Digital Twin Platform', marking a major step in the emirate's digital transformation.

• UAE and Libya explore closer cooperation

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

• Dubai authorities bust drug smuggling network, seize 200kg of pills

  Dubai Customs and Dubai Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle and distribute nearly 279,000 Pregabalin pills, a controlled substance, weighing around 200 kg.

• UAE's MBRGI backs digital education drive across six African nations

  The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has launched a new education programme that will bring digital learning to more than half a million people across six African countries.

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International

• Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20

  A bomb blast at a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday killed nine people and wounded 20 others, Syria's interior ministry said.

• Rebels in Indonesia's Papua kill American pilot, burn plane

  Rebels in Indonesia's restive easternmost region of Papua on Thursday shot dead an American pilot and set a civilian plane on fire in what a spokesperson for a local separatist group described as a message to the US and Indonesian governments.

• Russian air strikes kill 10, injure more than 50 in Ukraine's Kyiv

  Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 50, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings in what Russia said was a retaliation for recent attacks on its civil infrastructure.

• Firefighters battle wildfire in southern France

  Firefighters were battling to bring a wildfire in the Aude region of southern France under control on Thursday, as the country grappled with the lingering effects of Europe's recent heatwave.

• US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz

  Iran and the US concluded a round of indirect talks on Wednesday with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they said had been resolved when an interim agreement was announced two weeks ago.

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Business

• Zayed International Airport reports strong passenger, flight traffic

  Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport (AUH) has recorded strong growth in passenger and flight traffic, with daily volumes now higher than the same period in 2025.

• UAE pushes for South America trade deal at Mercosur Summit

  The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with South America's Mercosur bloc, as it pushes to secure a landmark trade agreement with the regional alliance.

• UAE-Ukraine CEPA takes effect, boosting economic ties

  The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Ukraine officially comes into force on July 1, in a significant advancement in the two nations' economic ties.

• UAE looks to deepen Panama ties as trade jumps nearly 50%

  The UAE is looking to strengthen trade and investment ties with Panama after non-oil trade between the two countries rose by almost 50 per cent last year.

• Al Tayer calls for global action on critical minerals to power clean energy transition

  Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), has called for stronger international cooperation and investment in critical minerals, describing them as essential to achieving global climate goals and accelerating the transition to clean energy.

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Sports

• Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia

  Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cupknockout-stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to beat Croatia 2-1 on Thursday and set up a last-16 clash with Spain.

• Anisimova and Fritz through as Americans sparkle at Wimbledon

  Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin on Thursday to join a wave of American women surging into the third round of Wimbledon, while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe ensured the Stars and Stripes kept flying high in the men's draw.

• Spain outclass Austria 3-0 to ease into World Cup last 16

  Spain put their World Cup rivals on notice with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal double and another commanding defensive display to reach the last 16.

• Swiatek, Zverev power into Wimbledon round three

  Defending champion Iga Swiatek cleared a potentially dangerous early hurdle with ease as she defeated former world number one Karolina Pliskova to reach round three at Wimbledon on Thursday.

• Man City sign Anderson from Forest in record transfer

  England midfielder Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City from fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest on Thursday in a deal reported to be the most expensive transfer for a British player.

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Entertainment

• Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online

  Sony said it will stop producing physical discs for all new ​games released on PlayStation consoles from January 2028, marking ‌a full shift to digital distribution as consumer purchases continue to move online.

• Coca-Cola Arena launches exclusive behind-the-scenes experience

  Coca-Cola Arena is opening its doors like never before with the launch of an exciting new experience that gives guests exclusive access to the stories, spaces and surprises behind one of the world's leading live entertainment venues.

• Abu Dhabi announces winners of 'Family in Frame' photography award

  Dheyab Al Nuaimi's photograph capturing a multi-generational family gathering rooted in Emirati traditions has been awarded the winner of Abu Dhabi's 'Family in Frame' award.

• Etihad Park rebrands as Etihad Live ahead of major revamp

  Etihad Park has officially been renamed Etihad Live, marking a new chapter for one of the region’s leading live entertainment venues.

• 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for answers to missing mother's fate

  National television host Savannah Guthrie has taken time on her morning news show on Tuesday to appeal to the public once more for answers to the fate of her mother, missing since a presumed abduction over four months ago in Arizona.

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Quirky

• Relocating 6 million Singapore bees and counting, one nest at a time

  Armed with nothing but a bandana and his bare hands, 42-year-old Clarence Chua rescues bees, scooping them from nests into wooden boxes to relocate them, sometimes to his own backyard.

• South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes

  Unstaffed coffee shops, ramen eateries and flower outlets are spreading across South Korea as owners turn to robots and self-service to overcome rising labour costs in a business model that relies on the widespread honesty of users.

• Abu Dhabi's Yas Waterworld breaks Guinness World Record for waterslides

  Abu Dhabi's Yas Waterworld has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides.

• Vespa riders take to roads in Rome to mark 80th birthday

  The Vespa, the wasp-waisted scooter that put postwar Italians on wheels and went on to carry Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn through the streets of Rome, is returning to the capital this week to celebrate its 80th birthday.

• The president will see you now: Mexico's World Cup duck meets Sheinbaum

  Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World Cup, has met Mexico's president on Monday.

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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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