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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.

Iran has made plans to sustain its oil production and export and is ready for possible oil restrictions from a Trump administration in the US, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Wednesday, according to the oil ministry's news website Shana. 

Donald Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, on Tuesday to lead the Department of Education, which he has pledged to abolish.

US President Donald Trump has announced Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency.

US president-elect Donald Trump has selected Mike Huckabee, who rejects the term "Palestinian" and supports building settlements, to be the next US ambassador to Israel.

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.

Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, criticised Australia's proposed law to ban social media for children under 16 and fine social media platforms up to A$49.5 million (AED 118.3 million) for systemic breaches. 

Global Village, the region’s top multicultural family destination, is set to host boxing legend Manny Pacquiao for an exclusive meet-and-greet event.

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction for $6.2 million at Sotheby's auction house in New York.

In his seaside workshop on the Greek island of Lesbos, Nikos Kouvdis uses ancient techniques to create pottery pieces that have recently been honoured with inclusion in UNESCO's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) attracted 1.82 million visitors from over 200 countries.

The UAE announced the official holiday for the 53rd National Day, recently renamed Eid Al Etihad, will be on December 2 and 3 for private and public entities, with work resuming on December 4.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has taken action against Al Razouki Exchange, suspending its operations for three years and shutting down two of its branches in Dubai.

A fisherman in distress off the coast of Zirku Island, Abu Dhabi, was successfully rescued by the National Search and Rescue Centre of the UAE National Guard.

Abu Dhabi will host the World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit 2025 on April 8-9, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor.

British police sent a bomb disposal team to London's Gatwick Airport after a suspected prohibited item was discovered in luggage, authorities said on Friday, following the earlier evacuation of a passenger terminal.

Ten Pro-Palestinian groups took the Dutch state to court Friday, urging a halt to arms exports to Israel and accusing the government of failing to prevent what they termed a genocide in Gaza.

A Syria war monitor said on Friday that Israeli strikes on the city of Palmyra this week killed 92 pro-Iran fighters, after a United Nations representative said they were likely the deadliest to date. 

Lebanon said Israeli strikes on the country’s east and south killed 52 people on Thursday, as raids also hit south Beirut and Hezbollah claimed its deepest attack on Israel in over a year. 

At least 10 people were killed by gunmen in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan province, Interior Ministry Spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qaniee said on Friday.

Volkswagen's union said it was gearing up for strikes across German factories from December 1 after talks over wages and unprecedented factory closures at Europe's largest carmaker failed to achieve a breakthrough on Thursday.

A UAE delegation headed by the Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, conducted meetings with prominent companies in Finland during an official visit.

A UAE delegation, led by the Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, Omran Sharaf, concluded a two-day visit to Ireland's capital for talks on strengthening science, technology, and trade partnerships.

Mubadala Investment Company and Safran, a French multinational aerospace and defence corporation, have joined forces to accelerate aerospace innovation and development within the UAE.

Gautam Adani, the billionaire chairperson of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world's richest people, has been indicted in New York over his role in a $265 million bribery scheme, according to US prosecutors.

Australia's seamers combined to bundle India out for 150 on Friday but the hosts fared even worse with the bat on day one of the first test in Perth.

Lewis Hamilton topped the times for Mercedes ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris as Max Verstappen struggled in Thursday's practice for this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The world’s top off-road drivers and riders are gearing up for the eighth edition of the Dubai International Baja next week, with multiple event winners Nasser Al Attiyah and Mohammed Al Balooshi leading the way in the car and bike categories.

Australia booked their place in the Davis Cup semi-finals as doubles pair Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson clinched the deciding rubber against the United States on Thursday.

Michael Beale has been named assistant manager at Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq, reuniting with Steven Gerrard after a challenging period for the Liverpool legend.

Coldplay fans in the UAE have one final chance to see the band live, as Infinity Tickets for their upcoming concerts in Abu Dhabi will be available for purchase on Friday, November 22nd at 12pm.

The voice actor behind an iconic Simpsons character is saying goodbye to Springfield after 35 years.

The former members of boy band "One Direction" were among the mourners at the funeral of their band mate Liam Payne on Wednesday, just over a month after he died aged 31.

Alec Baldwin's Western "Rust" premiered at a low-key Polish film festival on Wednesday, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died when Baldwin pointed a gun at her, in Hollywood's first on-set fatal shooting in nearly 30 years.

Just weeks after his death at the age of 91, renowned music producer and composer Quincy Jones was bestowed with an honorary Oscar by Hollywood's film academy at a gala on Sunday.

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.

The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.

Cassius, the 5.48-meter (18-foot) saltwater crocodile known as the world’s largest in captivity, has died at an estimated age of over 110 years, as reported by Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat in Australia.

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.