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UAE President receives Senator Joni Ernst in Abu Dhabi

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UAE President receives Senator Joni Ernst at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi to conduct comprehensive high-level diplomatic discussions centered on strengthening strategic bilateral ties and reinforcing regional defense cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the United States. President...
Business

Korea’s August exports jump 68.7% to $98.25 billion on chips

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The Republic of Korea’s outbound shipments surged 68.7% year-on-year in August to reach $98.25 billion, driven by sustained global demand for high-performance memory chips and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Data released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources confirmed that...
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Japan posts record July trade as imports outpace exports

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Japan’s imports and exports both reached record monthly highs in July 2026, as energy costs and semiconductor demand lifted the value of trade. Imports rose 27.8% from a year earlier to about 12.15 trillion yen. Exports increased 23.2% to roughly...
Travel

South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high

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South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, its strongest monthly result since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure marked a $1.44 billion improvement from June 2025, when the balance showed an $846.8 million deficit. Korea Tourism Organization...
Business

Gold prices fall on strong dollar ahead of central bank meeting

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Precious metal values declined during Tuesday trading sessions as a stronger United States dollar increased purchasing costs for international buyers while financial institutions awaited the outcome of a critical central bank meeting. Official market reports published by Emirates News Agency...
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Brent crude jumps 9.6% to $83.30 amid Hormuz risks

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Oil prices surged nearly 10% on Monday as renewed U.S.-Iran conflict focused attention on the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for September delivery gained $7.29, or 9.6%, to settle at $83.30 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose...
Sports

US beats Australia to reach World Cup Round of 32

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The United States beat Australia 2-0 on Friday in a FIFA World Cup Group D match at Seattle Stadium, reaching the Round of 32 with one group game left. The co-hosts moved to six points from two matches. Australia stayed...
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UAE and US discuss UN cooperation in Abu Dhabi

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H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received  Ambassador Mike Waltz, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on UAE-US cooperation, regional developments and joint...
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Trump and Xi end Beijing summit with cautious progress

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President Donald Trump concluded talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing after the White House said the leaders had a “good meeting” that covered economic cooperation, the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear issue. The White House said the...
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Bilateral ties and regional security reviewed in UAE Dutch talks

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ABU DHABI: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments, as the two countries...