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UAE and Egypt presidents discuss ties at G7 summit

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ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE / EuroWire / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The talks focused on UAE-Egypt relations, regional stability and international cooperation. The meeting took place during the 52nd G7 Summit, held from......
Business

Japan core machinery orders rebound 8.7% in April

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TOKYO, JAPAN / MENA Newswire / – Japan core machinery orders rose 8.7% in April from the previous month, government data showed, marking a strong rebound in a key measure of private-sector equipment demand. The seasonally adjusted value of core orders reached 1,098.5 billion yen. The figures exclude orders for......
Travel

Emirates launches expanded travel insurance for global trips

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DUBAI, UAE / MENA Newswire / – Emirates has launched Comprehensive Travel Cover, a paid travel insurance product that expands protection for passengers facing medical, baggage and trip disruption risks. The Dubai airline said the product became available on June 17. Emirates described it as the first airline travel cover......
Sports

France opens World Cup with 3-1 win over Senegal

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY / MENA Newswire / – France opened their FIFA World Cup Group I campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe scored twice after halftime and Bradley Barcola added the other goal. Ibrahim Mbaye scored late for......
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China raises emergency response after Qinghai earthquake

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QINGHAI, CHINA / MENA Newswire / – China activated a Level-IV national earthquake disaster emergency response after a 6.3-magnitude quake struck Qinghai province, killing one person and injuring eight. The quake hit Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture at 5:06 p.m. on Tuesday. The affected area sits in a high-altitude......
Technology

PM Modi strengthens India France technology and innovation ties in Nice

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NICE, FRANCE / MENA Newsire / – India and France adopted the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Nice on June 14, widening cooperation across artificial intelligence, trade, defence, space, education and health research. The two leaders met at Villa......
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Dubai Customs helps seize 1.332 tonnes of Tapentadol

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / MENA Newswire / – Dubai Customs helped foil a major drug shipment after sharing intelligence that led authorities in an African destination country to intercept about 1.332 tonnes of Tapentadol tablets. The consignment originated in Asia and moved by air cargo before officers stopped it......
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UAE President and Sisi discuss ties and region in Cairo

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CAIRO / MENA Newswire / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo during a fraternal visit focused on UAE-Egypt relations and regional developments. The talks covered cooperation across several sectors, with emphasis on development fields. Both leaders discussed ways to......
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Dubai Customs intercepts 223 live animals at airport

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / MENA Newswire / – Dubai Customs intercepted 223 live animals hidden inside an unclaimed suitcase at Dubai International Airport, in a wildlife trafficking case involving lizards, scorpions, snakes and frogs. Inspectors found 129 lizards, 36 scorpions, eight snakes and 50 frogs inside the baggage after officers......
Health

Ebola cases in DR Congo rise as WHO warns on spread

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BUNIA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO / MENA Newswire / – Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo have risen to 689, with 139 deaths, as health authorities confront a fast-moving outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization has warned that transmission remains active across eastern provinces. It assesses the risk......