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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

Dubai Police e-sports event promotes online safety, responsible gaming

The 4th Dubai Police ESports Tournament kicked off on Friday, featuring 800 players and teams.
Brazil's Congress passes ban on cellphones in schools

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday passed a bill banning cellphones in schools across the nation and sent the proposed legislation to be signed into law by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Sharjah Ruler partners with university of Liverpool for veterinary programme

H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Al Dhaid (UODH), signed a partnership agreement with the University of Liverpool to establish a veterinary medicine programme.
Emirates Environmental Group plants 15,881 trees in 2024

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) announced they have planted 15,881 trees in 2024, marking marks its second consecutive Year of Sustainability.
American University of Sharjah signs agreement to promote French language

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Alliance Française of Sharjah signed an agreement on Monday to promote learning the French language, enrich the university’s language offerings, and celebrate French and Francophone cultures.

UAE

UAE, Belarus Presidents discuss bilateral relations

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko, on Sunday, discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation to serve shared interests and advance development and prosperity in both countries.
Dubai's RTA opens key Hessa Street to Al Khail Road bridge

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), on Sunday, opened a key two-lane bridge spanning 1,000 metres to enhance traffic flow from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road.
Sharjah announces New Year holiday

The Sharjah Department of Human Resources announced on Sunday there will be a holiday on Wednesday, January 1, to celebrate the New Year.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan vows to provide prosthetic limbs for Gaza child

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has pledged to provide prosthetic limbs for 7-year-old Mohammad Saeed Shaaban, who lost his legs and right hand in an Israeli airstrike on northern Gaza.

International

Israeli strikes kill 17 Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 Palestinians, eight of them at a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza City, medics said, as the Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a hospital in the north.
Suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges

A man suspected of driving a car into a German Christmas market in an attack that killed at least five people and injured scores of others faces charges of murder and attempted murder, police said on Sunday, after the man was remanded in custody.
Four killed in helicopter crash at Turkish hospital

Four people were killed in southwest Turkey on Sunday when an ambulance helicopter collided with a hospital building and crashed into the ground.
Mozambique's Cyclone Chido death toll rises to 94

Mozambique's death toll from Cyclone Chido has risen to 94, the country's disaster management agency said on Sunday.
Five SDF fighters killed in strikes by Turkish-backed forces

The US-allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said five of its fighters had been killed on Saturday in attacks by Turkish-backed forces on the city of Manbij in northern Syria.

Business

'Economic Content Creators’ programme caps first week

The Dubai Press Club has marked the successful completion of the first week of the "Economic Content Creators" programme, organised with the support of the UAE Ministry of Economy.
DEWA SAT-1 sends 2,690 MB of data related to its work to ground station

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced on Sunday that its nanosatellite, DEWA-SAT 1, has transmitted 2,690 megabytes (MB) of data related to DEWA’s work to the ground station since launch in January 2022.
Novo's next-gen obesity drug candidate trial disappoints

Novo Nordisk on Friday revealed disappointing results in a late-stage trial for its experimental next-generation obesity drug CagriSema, wiping as much as $125 billion off its market value.
Amazon workers to strike at US warehouses during busy holiday season

Thousands of Amazon.com workers in the US will walk off the job on Thursday, in the crucial final days of the holiday season, after union officials said the retailer failed to come to the bargaining table to negotiate contracts.
H.H Sheikh Mohammed issues new laws to enhance Dubai’s media sector

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has introduced Law No. (29) of 2024, which grants the Dubai Media Council expanded powers to further develop and regulate the emirate’s media sector.

Sports

Parry secures Mauritius Open title with brilliant back nine

England’s John Parry sunk an eagle and four birdies on his back nine to card a 64 on Sunday and claim the Mauritius Open title at Mont Choisy Le Golf with 14 under-par, his first victory on the DP World Tour in 14 years.
Man City boss backs players after stunning freefall

Manchester City's beleaguered boss Pep Guardiola insists he has "incredible trust" that the results will come for his team as the champions' crisis continued to grow with a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday.
Tiger, Charlie Woods tied for lead at PNC Championship

Tiger Woods and son Charlie are in a three-way tie for first place at 13-under par after the opening round of the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida.
Ukraine's Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns

Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBO and WBC world heavyweight titles by unanimous decision against Britain's Tyson Fury to remain undefeated after an enthralling clash in an electric atmosphere at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday.
Arabian Gulf Football Cup: UAE 1-1 Qatar

The UAE drew 1-1 with Qatar on Saturday night in the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, "Khaleeji Zain 26" at Jaber Al-Mubarak Stadium in Kuwait City.

Entertainment

Filming wraps for Stranger Things final season

The fifth and final season of Stranger Things has finally wrapped filming and is due for release in 2025.
Abu Dhabi announces lineup for 2025 comedy season

Abu Dhabi is gearing up for the highly anticipated second edition of the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, running from April to July 2025 at the Etihad Arena.
Sigourney Weaver makes West End debut in 'The Tempest'

Oscar-nominated Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver has made her West End debut as the magician Prospero in William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and said she was glad she had taken on the role.
Global Village to ring in New Year with 7 fireworks shows

Global Village is set to ring in the New Year with seven spectacular countdown celebrations on Tuesday, December 31.
Indian actor arrested after death of fan at film premiere

A top movie actor in southern India was arrested on Friday, a week after a woman died and her son was seriously injured in the crush of fans that his surprise appearance at the premiere of his film provoked, police said.

Quirky

China half marathon offers cow, fish, chickens as prizes

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.
T. Rex is at center of debate over dinosaur intelligence

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.
Horses run amok in central London

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.
Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as gift

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida drew cheers and applause from US lawmakers on Thursday when he announced a plan to donate 250 cherry trees to the US capital to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US independence.
124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900

Peru's Andean mountains may hold the secret to longevity and the world's oldest ever person, if a new claim by state officials of a 124-year-old man born in 1900 are proven to be true.

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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