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Confirmed Ebola Cases in DR Congo Rise to 2,181

Abu dhabi: The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 2,181, with 864 reported deaths, according to government data released late Friday.

According to Emirates News Agency, the data showed that 56 new con…

Jordan Condemns Iranian Attacks on Middle Eastern Nations

Abu dhabi: Jordan today strongly condemned the Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait, denouncing them as a severe violation of sovereignty and a dir…

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EU Launches New Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking

Brussels:The European Commission has unveiled a new strategy to combat human trafficking ahead of EU Anti-Trafficking Day on October 18. In 2023 and 2024, the number of registered victims in the EU exceeded 20,000, marking a 16.1% increase. However, m…

UN Urges Use of AI for Global Food Security

Accra:World Food Day The United Nations has called on nations to leverage data, innovation, and technology, including artificial intelligence, to ensure universal access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.

According to Emirates News Agency, UN…

UN Underlines Ongoing Support for Peace in Lebanon

Naqoura:Lebanon Jean-Pierre Lacroix, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, has reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Lebanon. He emphasized the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolu…

Reduced Visibility May Impact Flight Operations in UAE

Accra:The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a warning that seasonal weather conditions in the UAE could lead to reduced horizontal visibility, potentially affecting flight operations. These conditions may cause limited delays dependin…

Euro Area Trade Deficit Widens to £16.1 Billion in August

Brussels:The euro area’s international trade in goods recorded a £16.1 billion deficit in August 2026, a substantial increase from the £1.7 billion deficit reported in August 2025.

According to Emirates News Agency, data from Eurostat, the statistic…

Moroccan Poetry Festival Celebrates Cultural Richness in Marrakech

Marrakech:The eighth Moroccan Poetry Festival commenced in Marrakech on Friday, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Thi…

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

Khuzdar:A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Khuzdar in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday.

According to Emirates News Agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), as reported by the German Research Centre for Geoscience…

EU Chemicals Trade Surplus Reaches £257 Billion in 2025

Brussels:The European Union’s trade in chemicals and related products achieved a significant surplus of £257 billion in 2025. This was the result of imports totaling £348 billion and exports reaching £605 billion.

According to Emirates News Agency, …

Kenya Confirms Third Ebola Infection Linked to Initial Cases

Accra:A third case of Ebola has been confirmed in Kenya, involving a 65-year-old woman who is closely related to the first two patients.

According to Emirates News Agency, the woman had been under quarantine since October 6. The health ministry note…