Month : December 2024

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UAE supplies 38.2 percent of Japan’s oil imports in November 2024

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Japan imported 27.16 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates in November 2024, accounting for 38.2 percent of its total oil imports during the month, according to data released by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Japan’s overall crude oil imports......
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Rising temperatures make 2024 the hottest year ever recorded says WMO

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The year 2024 is set to become the warmest on record, marking the culmination of a decade of unprecedented global heat driven by human activities, according to a report released today by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva. The report highlights that greenhouse gas levels continue to rise, reinforcing long-term warming trends......
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European stocks decline as bond yields rise amid policy uncertainty

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European stocks declined on Monday as persistent pressure from elevated government bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3% by mid-morning, led by losses in technology and industrial goods sectors. The decline followed a surge in bond yields, with Germany’s 10-year bund yield climbing to its highest level since mid-November.......
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UN predicts global population to exceed 9 billion by 2037

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The global population has reached approximately 8.156 billion in 2024, reflecting an increase of about 82 million people compared to last year’s total of 8.083 billion, according to data released by the German Foundation for World Population. The milestone underscores ongoing demographic trends and regional disparities in growth rates. The world population surpassed......
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Parker Solar Probe achieves closest pass to the Sun in history

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the Sun, achieving a historic milestone in space exploration, the agency announced. The probe remains in stable condition following its passage through the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona, on December 24, 2024. The spacecraft approached within 6.1 million kilometers......
Health

DoH awards AED 19 million in grants to boost healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi

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The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has allocated over AED 19 million in grants to drive advancements in healthcare research and innovation. This funding, distributed through the Healthcare Research and Innovation Fund, aims to accelerate progress in cell and gene......
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Bitget Unveils Over $5 Billion Worth of BGB Token Burn in New Whitepaper

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Newszy: Victoria, Seychelles– Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released a new whitepaper for its native token, Bitget Token (BGB). The update introduces an unprecedented initiative to burn 800 million BGB tokens—valued at over $5 billion based on current market prices—alongside plans to expand the token’s utility. This move shows Bitget’s......
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Black Sea oil spill causes national emergency in Russia

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Russia has declared a national state of emergency following a significant oil spill in the Black Sea, which was caused by two separate incidents involving Russian tankers. On December 15, a severe storm struck the Black Sea, causing two Russian-flagged tankers to sustain substantial damage. One of the tankers, Volgoneft-212, was carrying approximately 4,900 tonnes......
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Bitget x La Liga: A Tiki Taka of Football and Crypto with 5,000 USDT in Rewards

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Newszy: Victoria, Seychelles – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is excited to announce the launch of its new Bitget x LALIGA partnership landing page, a comprehensive aggregation of events that brings football fans closer to the action and provides exciting opportunities to engage with the iconic LALIGA. The landing page serves......
Technology

UN approves international treaty to tackle cybercrime and enhance security

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted a new international convention to prevent and combat cybercrime, marking the conclusion of a five-year negotiation process. The UN Convention against Cybercrime aims to strengthen global cooperation, enhance evidence-sharing mechanisms, and provide technical assistance to developing countries to address the growing threat of cybercrime. UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the adoption of......