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US President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has signed a memorandum of understanding with the White House that will allow Trump to formally begin his transition to power, his incoming chief of staff said on Tuesday, after weeks of delays.

Hardline Republican Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general after the former lawmaker faced opposition from Senate Republicans over his past conduct.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 'Hatta Winter' initiative is set to kick off, inviting residents and visitors to explore the mountainous region’s unique experiences during the cooler months.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced its winter School Breaks Camps Programme – an initiative that brings together leading organisations to deliver diverse and enriching camps during school breaks.

Thirty-three trekkers have set out on a 680-kilometre journey across the desert for the annual "Camel Trek".

Global Village, the region's premier multicultural family destination, has unveiled its latest attraction: Exo Planet City, an intergalactic space-themed experience.

The General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments in Dubai made an inmate's dream come true by allowing him to celebrate his daughter's marriage through a video call.

The UAE cabinet has launched a AED 7 million award to recognise federal government employees who help eliminate bureaucracy.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a major project to enhance road connections across 19 residential areas, covering a total of 11.5 km.

Inmates of Dubai Prison have received more than AED 7.7 million in financial aid and in-kind support from philanthropists and charitable organisations in 2023.

Final preparations are underway for the "Union Fortress 10" military parade, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

The father and stepmother of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl who was found dead in her home in Britain, were on Wednesday convicted of her murder after a trial which heard harrowing details of her treatment before her death.

The Afghan Taliban's acting minister for refugees, Khalil Rahman Haqqani, and six other people were killed in an explosion in the capital Kabul on Wednesday, his nephew said.

Israeli strikes in the northern and central Gaza Strip on Wednesday killed at least 33 Palestinians, most of them in Beit Lahiya town in the north of the enclave, medics said.

Syrian rebels backed by Turkey, who ousted president Bashar al-Assad, said on Tuesday they had taken the eastern city of Deir ez-Zur, while a war monitor confirmed Kurdish forces had withdrawn.

The death toll from a Russian missile strike that destroyed a clinic in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Tuesday has risen to six, while four more people remain under the rubble, the regional governor and emergency services said on Wednesday.

India's newly-appointed central bank governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said he will look to ensure stability and continuity in policymaking for the benefit of the economy.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned a reservoir with a capacity of 30 million imperial gallons (MIG) of desalinated water in Hatta.

The UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have concluded negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (EPA).

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement worth AED92 million ($25 million) with the Government of Rwanda to finance the expansion of water transmission and distribution systems at the Karenge Water Treatment Plant.

Authorities raided the Adidas headquarters in Germany as part of a years-long tax investigation, a spokesperson from the company said on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries.

FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups on Wednesday, with a three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to be awarded the former and the latter going to Saudi Arabia.

Following arguably the most dominant year of golf since Tiger Woods was in his prime, Scottie Scheffler received the PGA Tour Player of the Year award on Tuesday night.

European Ryder Cup stars Robert MacIntyre and Tyrrell Hatton, and Major winner Adam Scott are the latest stars to confirm their return to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, while PGA TOUR winner Akshay Bhatia will make his debut at the Emirates Golf Club from January 16-19.

Dubai Basketball on Tuesday completed the landmark signing of Lebanese star Wael Arakji, one of the Middle East’s standout players.

Musical thriller "Emilia Perez" and post-World War Two epic "The Brutalist" topped the roster of films nominated on Monday for the 2025 Golden Globes, the Hollywood honours that kick off the movie awards season leading to the Oscars.

Guns N’ Roses have announced they will return to Abu Dhabi as part of a massive 2025 European and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer.

Netflix's most popular show ever, "Squid Game" a dystopian South Korean vision of divided society, premieres its highly-anticipated second season on Monday as Seoul battles real-life policial chaos.

Taylor Swift took the stage in Vancouver on Sunday for the final show of her record-shattering "Eras" tour, a cultural phenomenon that has easily become the highest-grossing musical tour in history.

An amended lawsuit filed in federal court on Sunday has alleged that rap mogul Jay-Z assaulted a 13-year-old girl along with Sean "Diddy" Combs during a party in 2000.

A half marathon in China's northeast province of Jilin announced an unusual selection of prizes, with first over the line winning a cow and other runners getting wild fish, geese or roosters, in a bid to attract more participants and promote local produce.

His neighbours have cats and dogs, but when 72-year-old Philippe Gillet settles down to watch television there is usually an alligator dozing beside him.

The world's tallest woman Rumeysa Gelgi and shortest woman Jyoti Amge have met for the first time, marking a special celebration of the 20th annual Guinness World Records Day.

Surmising even the physical appearance of a dinosaur - or any extinct animal - based on its fossils is a tricky proposition, with so many uncertainties involved. Assessing a dinosaur's intelligence, considering the innumerable factors contributing to that trait, is exponentially more difficult.

A number of horses are running amok in London and at least one person has been injured, with the army called in to help locate the animals, authorities in the British capital said on Wednesday.

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.

From fresh seafood to beautiful weather and stunning beaches, Phuket is a perfect destination for your next getaway.

If you love the sun, sand and the beach, then you are bound to fall in love with Seychelles.

This tiny island in South East Asia is the perfect place for an all-in-one Asian holiday.