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22 young people have been found dead in a nightclub in South Africa
After the bodies of 22 young people at a nightclub in South Africa's southern city of East London were found, police in the city launched an investigation. They ruled out a stampede. The deaths in this coastal town in South Africa, are…
World Customs Organization marks its 70th anniversary
As part of its 70th anniversary celebration, the World Customs Organization (WCO) has also recently celebrated its 70th anniversary. It was attended by a number of high ranking officials, who were received by HH Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al…
Egyptian President El Sisi to visit Oman on official visit
President Abdul Fattah El Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt will visit the Sultanate of Oman this Monday for a two-day visit. An official statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court of Oman reported that President Abdul Fattah el Sisi of…
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Greek Foreign Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE, H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has received Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias. At a business dinner banquet held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides…
Over 30 injured, one dead as earthquake strikes Iran, tremors felt in the UAE
According to Iranian media reports, an earthquake measuring magnitude 5.6 on the Richter scale hit a southern Iranian province, killing at least one person and injuring more than 30 others. The quake struck 22 kilometers (14 miles)…
Three billion rupees worth of humanitarian aid arrives in Colombo from India
As part of its humanitarian assistance to the island nation, India sent a consignment worth 3 billion Srilankan rupees to Colombo. A consignment of 14,700 MT of rice, 250 MT of milk powder, and 38 MT of medicines was donated by the people…
Sheikh Mohamed, King Abdullah discuss cooperation and joint action
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan. They also discussed the means of enhancing cooperation and joint action in various fields. At a reception at Qasr Al…
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 rocks the Kermadec Islands in New Zealand
The Kermadec Islands northeast of New Zealand's north island were rattled by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake , although there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported that the…
Egyptian President and Bahraini King discuss boosting bilateral ties
Abdelfattah El-Sisi, the Egyptian president, and HH Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the Bahraini king, stressed the importance of improving Egyptian-Bahraini cooperation and coordination. This was said during President El-Sisi's meeting with King…
UAE President announces $50 billion investment in climate action – Almheiri
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announcement to invest $50 billion to help scale up climate action through the deployment of clean energy solutions at home and abroad, according to UAE Minister of Climate…