September 4, 2026

Abu dhabi: South Korea posted a current account surplus in July, central bank data showed Friday, led by robust exports amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom. The current account surplus totaled US$42 billion in July, down $7.65 billion fr…

Abu dhabi: The third UAE relief plane arrived in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal carrying a search and rescue team, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to those affected by floods and landslides that…

Abu dhabi: US stock indices closed higher on Thursday, bolstered by a decline in investor expectations regarding interest rate hikes. The positive movement was witnessed across major indices, signaling a favorable turn for the stock market.

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Abu dhabi: Oil prices were mixed on Thursday: amid concerns over potential Middle East supply disruptions following US strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran. Brent crude futures settled 11 cents-or 0.12%-lower at $95.52 per barrel…

Abu dhabi: OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra, on Thursday, its latest AI model and – according to the company – its most powerful and capable one yet. OpenAI claims that Astra represents “a new frontier on computer and browser use,” and that it handles ta…

Abu dhabi: Fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters, the El Ni±o climate pattern is intensifying and has yet to peak. Forecasters are almost certain it will persist through February 2027 – with unusually warm conditions expected across much of the…

Abu dhabi: A set of extreme thunderstorms ripped across southern Ontario, plunging Toronto’s rush hour into chaos with cars trapped in flooded streets, tens of thousands without power and panicked commuters running for cover from hail and high winds.
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