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May 15, 2025
Washington [US], May 15: Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the offer to donate a Boeing 747-8 to serve as a private jet for US President Donald Trump was an 'intergovernmental transaction'.
Peru's Boluarte taps justice minister to fill prime minister opening
US-backed aid group to start work in Gaza
Belgium probing NATO staff over defence contract irregularities
Trump meets Syrian president
UAE urgently evacuates 188 patients, family members from Gaza
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Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police highlight new drug smuggling tactics
Dubai [UAE], May 15: Executive Director of the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Secretariat, Julian Bianco, noted the emergence of new drug smuggling patterns in...
US and Saudi Arabia sign 'huge' arms deal
May 14, 2025
Washington [US], May 14: Under the deal, Saudi Arabia will spend nearly $142 billion to purchase modern defense equipment and services from US companies.
Many surprises with the Philippine election results
Manila [Philippine], May 14: Despite being detained by the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte still won the race for...
Controversy over 'flying palace' gifted by Qatar to US President
Washington [US], May 14: US President Donald Trump's intention to accept a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar as his personal plane is causing mixed reactions...
US-China leaders may have phone call this week?
Washington [US], May 14: US President Donald Trump has revealed that he may have a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
China promotes AI-integrated robots for manufacturing
Beijing [China], May 14: China is aiming to promote humanoid robots integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) to be able to replace human activities.
Taiwan amid new military pressure
Taipei [Taiwan], May 14: The recent India-Pakistan conflict has put Taiwan under greater military pressure in the face of mainland China's weapons power.
Trump lifts all sanctions on Syria
Washington [US], May 14: US President Donald Trump announced on May 13 that he would lift all sanctions on Syria, saying it was time for...
Russia rejects verdict in 2014 MH17 crash
Moscow [Russia], May 14: The Kremlin on May 13 rejected a ruling by the United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014.
Microsoft prepares to cut more than 6,000 employees
Converting Qatar's Boeing into the US President's plane costs billions of dollars
Jose Mujica, Uruguay's former leader, dead at 89
Trump to remove US sanctions on Syria
Israel hits Gaza hospital as strikes resume following hostage release
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes off coast of Jalisco
Canada's Carney unveils economy-focused cabinet amid US trade war
Zelensky vows to 'do everything' to ensure direct talks with Putin in Turkey
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, AstraZeneca forge strategic partnership to enhance COPD awareness, care in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, Novartis Middle East sign MoU to enhance public health awareness, disease prevention in Abu Dhabi
