Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also sent similar messages to President Assoumani.

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended a congratulatory message to Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, in celebration of Malawi’s Independence Day. Additionally, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, alongside His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent similar messages to President Chakwera. According to Emirates News Agency, the leaders expressed their well-wishes and reiterated the importance of the diplomatic relationship between the United Arab Emirates and

Kuwait city: Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya received on Saturday visiting David Lammy, British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and his accompanying delegation, Kuwait News Agency reported. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral relations between Kuwait and the United Kingdom. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions aim to explore ways to enhance cooperation between the two nations. This meeting signifies a commitment from both countries to further develop their diplomatic and economic ties.

Austin: At least four people have died in Travis County, Texas, after catastrophic flooding inundated parts of the area, authorities said Saturday night. Severe flooding has now killed at least 50 people in Texas, including 43 in Kerr County and three in Burnet County. According to Emirates News Agency, Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed an expanded disaster declaration, including Travis County. The county is about 130 miles northeast of hard-hit Kerr County.

Brasilia: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Luiz In¡cio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, have discussed further advancing bilateral relations, building on the deep-rooted and longstanding ties between the two nations, which form a solid foundation for expanding cooperation across vital sectors in support of sustainable development goals and shared interests. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place at the reception of H.H. Sheikh Khaled by President Luiz In¡cio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit. The Brazilian President welcomed

Washington: South Korea has proposed measures to establish a “mutually beneficial” manufacturing cooperation framework with the United States in bilateral talks on tariffs and other trade issues, Seoul’s industry ministry said Sunday. South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo delivered such a proposal during his meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held in Washington on Saturday. According to Emirates News Agency, Yeo presented Seoul’s vision for bilateral cooperation in the manufacturing sector and for building a complementary supply chain partnership amid Washington’s push to create a “manufacturing renaissance” in America. Yeo emphasized the importance of eliminating or reducing U.S. tariffs

Hanoi: During a meeting with the UAE Government Leaders Programme delegation from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ho Duc Phoc, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, highlighted the importance of promoting bilateral ties between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. According to Emirates News Agency, he praised the UAE’s leading experience in government innovation and its achievements in key sectors such as education, information technology, infrastructure, and investment. The meeting was part of the delegation’s knowledge visit to Vietnam, organized in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The delegation was accompanied by

Abu dhabi: In a landmark decision during its virtual session on June 13, 2025, the global COSPAS-SARSAT organisation established a new international working group focused on artificial intelligence applications in satellite-aided search and rescue systems, with the UAE appointed as chair. This development follows the successful series of international meetings hosted by Abu Dhabi from May 27 to June 5, 2025, where key advancements in space-based search and rescue technologies were discussed. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE’s National Guard Command, through the National Search and Rescue Centre, presented a comprehensive working paper that laid the foundation for the