At least five people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern indonesia early on saturday:t least five people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesi…
Abu dhabi: ADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of Friday, August 14. The incident resulted in no injuries, and the situation has been brought under control.
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Belgium: Belgium recorded its hottest 13 August since measurements began on Thursday, with 32.2°C measured in Uccle, according to Royal Meteorological Institute forecaster David Dehenauw. The previous record for 13 August was 32.1°C, set last year. It…
Dubai: Dubai Customs has foiled an international smuggling attempt involving more than 70 million illicit cigarettes destined for a European country, highlighting its role in protecting cross-border trade and international supply chains.
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Busan: European stocks closed mixed on Friday: European stocks closed mixed on Friday, reflecting varied performances across key markets in the region. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index experienced a decline of 0.21%, settling at 657.86 points, marking…
Beijing: China’s current account surplus reached 1.33 trillion yuan in the second quarter of 2026, preliminary data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange showed Friday. In US dollar terms, the current account surplus stood at US$195.1 bill…
Busan: US stock indices closed lower on Friday as the S and P 500 retreated from its record high, pressured by shares of chip-equipment maker Applied Materials, as investors assessed retail sales data that came in weaker than expected.
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Brussels: Preliminary data from Frontex show that between January and July, irregular crossings totalled 37% compared with 2025. Frontex is now painting a picture of the situation that is very different from that portrayed by the governments of the 27…