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September 29, 2025 11:27 PM

Trump meets Netanyahu for pivotal talks on Gaza peace proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for pivotal talks on Monday to press him to back a Gaza peace proposal aimed at ending a nearly two-year-old war that has seen Israel face growing international isolation. ...

September 29, 2025 11:25 PM

China’s DeepSeek releases ‘intermediate’ AI model on route to next generation

Chinese AI developer DeepSeek has released its "experimental" latest model, which it said was more efficient to train and better at processing long sequences of text than previous iterations of its large language models. The Hangzhou-based company c...

September 29, 2025 11:30 PM

EU confirms it has reinstated sanctions against Iran

The European Union confirmed on Monday that it had reinstated sanctions against Iran, following a similar move against Iran by the United Nations. "Today, the EU reinstated sanctions against Iran in response to its continued non-compliance with the ...

September 25, 2025 10:54 PM

Dubai Unveils 15km Driverless Transport Zone in Push for Smart Mobility

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of the Dubai Autonomous Zone (DAZ), a 15-kilometer dedicated corridor for driverless vehicles and marine transport, set to become operational in early 2026. The initiative, unveil...

September 25, 2025 6:42 PM

UAE Launches First Sovereign Mobility Cloud to Transform Autonomous Transport

The UAE has unveiled its first Sovereign Mobility Cloud at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, marking a major step in the country’s autonomous mobility strategy. Enabled by Core42’s Sovereign Public Cloud and powered by Microsof...

September 24, 2025 6:52 PM

UAE Unveils $10.9 Billion Food Sector Target as Future Food Forum 2025 Opens in Dubai

The 7th Future Food Forum 2025 opened in Dubai, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to explore pathways for advancing food security, trade, and innovation across the Global South. The discussions focused on building resil...

September 23, 2025 10:42 PM

Israel seeks permanent Gaza control and Jewish majority in West Bank, UN inquiry says

The Israeli government has shown a clear intent to establish permanent control over Gaza and to ensure a Jewish majority in the occupied West Bank, a United Nations commission said in a report on Tuesday. The U.N. report details Israeli authorities'...

September 23, 2025 9:19 PM

Trump condemns moves to recognise Palestinian state, wants hostages freed

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned moves by Western powers to recognise a Palestinian state, saying such steps would reward "horrible atrocities" by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. In a speech to the United Nations General Assemb...

September 23, 2025 4:31 PM

Syria to establish new parliament, testing inclusivity pledge

Syria is preparing to establish the first parliament since Bashar al-Assad was toppled, a milestone in the transition from his rule but one that has stirred new concerns about political inclusivity under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Regional committee...

September 22, 2025 10:47 PM

India, ADB sign $125 million loan agreement to upgrade urban services in Assam

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday signed a $125 million loan agreement to enhance urban livability and strengthen climate resilience in Assam, benefiting nearly 3.6 lakh residents across six district headquarters ...

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