Lisbon: Hundreds of firefighters battled fresh wildfires in Portugal and Spain on Saturday, civil protection authorities said, following a summer of devastating blazes in the region. The biggest fire raged in Seia, central Portugal, where 600 firefighters were deployed to tackle the flames, fanned by strong winds, and several roads had to be closed, the … Read more
Abu dhabi: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a significant £1.6 billion (US$1.9 billion) reform of Greece’s income tax system, aimed at supporting the nation’s middle class, which continues to face economic challenges from past crises. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made during Mitsotakis’s annual policy speech, where he outlined his government’s … Read more
Abu dhabi: Australia’s government announced the launch of a project to support medical research in Australia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, and other countries across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. According to Emirates News Agency, Penny Wong, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Mark Butler, Australian Minister for Health and Ageing and Minister for Disability and the National … Read more
Abu dhabi: On the final day of the 7th edition of the AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship, athletes from the UAE demonstrated their prowess by securing a total of 18 medals. This impressive haul includes 6 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze medals, further showcasing the continued success of Emirati jiu-jitsu on both regional … Read more
Abu dhabi: The UN continues to insist that the horror in the Gaza Strip can be stopped and that death, destruction, starvation, and displacement of Palestinian civilians are the result of choices that defy international law and ignore the internationa…