Geneva: Despite significant funding cuts, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was able to support major national health improvements for hundreds of millions of people in 2025, as highlighted in its annual Results Report released on Thursday.
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Washington: Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said.
According to Emirates News Agency, Trump’s post on Thursday afternoon stated …
Luxembourg: The Board of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has approved a significant £10 billion in new financing, which includes nearly £2 billion specifically earmarked for enhancing Europe’s clean energy projects. This funding aims to expan…
Abu dhabi: UAE Team Emirates-XRG will compete in the Li¨ge-Bastogne-Li¨ge race on Sunday in Belgium, as well as the Tour de Romandie scheduled for May, led by Slovenian world champion Tadej Pogacar. Pogacar will take part in the 112th running of Li¨ge…
Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $29.3 billion from its own resources in 2025 while advancing key institutional reforms to help Asia and the Pacific navigate change and turn challenges into opportunities. ADB’s Annual Report 2025, pu…
Warsaw: Sharjah will present an extensive cultural programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026, featuring 34 cultural activities and bringing together more than 35 writers and creatives from the UAE, alongside 15 Polish participants, as it ta…
Kuwait: Two northern border posts in Kuwait were targeted by explosive-laden drones launched from Iraq, resulting in material damage but no casualties, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defence of Kuwait.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministr…
Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received Viktor Lukashenko, the Special Envoy of the President of Belarus, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.
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