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El Ni±o Forces Panama Canal to Limit Daily Vessel Transits

Abu dhabi: The Panama Canal Authority announced new measures on Thursday to manage its water supplies as a precaution against the El Ni±o climate phenomenon, which poses a risk to the crucial commercial waterway.

According to Emirates News Agency, t…

Oil Prices Rise to One-Month High, Brent Settles at $93.78

Abu dhabi: Oil prices rose by more than two percent at settlement on Thursday, reaching their highest levels in nearly a month. Brent crude futures gained US$2.16, or 2.4 percent, to settle at $93.78 a barrel, their highest level since 24th July.

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UAE Public Prosecution, Interior Ministry Discuss AI Integration

Abu dhabi: The UAE Public Prosecution hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Interior on Friday to exchange expertise on digital transformation and the integration of assistive artificial intelligence across judicial and administrative workflows. Of…

Plane Carrying Eight Crashes in Western Alaska

Abu dhabi: A charter plane carrying eight people crashed Thursday near a remote radar site in western Alaska, a federal official said. Clint Johnson, National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska Region Chief, said two pilots and six passengers were o…

Colombia Declares State of Emergency in 15 Earthquake-Hit Areas

Abu dhabi: The Colombian government has declared a 30-day state of emergency in 15 areas affected by the devastating earthquake that struck earlier this month. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management announced that the death toll has risen to 3…

50 Emirati Runners to Participate in Zayed Charity Run in Brazil

Rio de janeiro: Fifty Emirati runners will participate in the second Brazilian edition of the Zayed Charity Run, set to take place on 23rd August 2026 at Flamengo Beach in Rio de Janeiro. A Zayed Charity Run delegation, led by Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Mohamed …

US Stocks Decline as Treasury Yields Rise

Abu dhabi: The three major US stock indices closed lower on Thursday as rising Treasury yields weakened risk appetite. The S and P 500 fell 65.29 points, or 0.85 percent, to 7,642.69, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 263.28 points, or one percent, t…

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