Moscow: The past 24 hours have witnessed a military escalation on the Russian-Ukrainian front. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday that it had repelled intense Ukrainian attacks, confirming the interception and destruction of a total of 133 drones. The Ministry of Defense’s statement explained that 93 of these drones were destroyed overnight over 10 Russian regions, including 19 drones around Moscow. This followed the downing of 40 more drones on Saturday evening. According to Emirates News Agency, on the other side, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said the total combat losses of Russian forces

Gaza city: Six Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Sunday following a series of Israeli airstrikes and shelling targeting Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip. A four-year-old girl has died from severe malnutrition and hunger in the Gaza Strip, as the humanitarian situation in the enclave continues to deteriorate due to the total Israeli siege. According to Emirates News Agency, medical officials estimate that 17,000 children in Gaza are suffering from acute malnutrition. Many of these children are arriving at hospitals exhibiting symptoms such as physical collapse, memory loss, and severe fatigue, which are direct consequences of

Ha long bay: A total of 47 people have been recovered, including 10 survivors and 37 confirmed dead, after a cruise ship capsized in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam, Vietnam News Agency reported on Sunday. The incident has prompted a large-scale rescue and recovery operation in the popular tourist destination. According to Emirates News Agency, the wreck was salvaged and towed ashore on early Sunday morning for further investigation. The ship, which sank on Saturday afternoon, was carrying 48 Vietnamese tourists on a sightseeing tour, along with five crew members. Authorities in Quang Ninh province have deployed four large vessels

Kuala lumpur: More than 700 medical professionals will convene in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, as the AFC Medical Conference returns to the home of Asian football on Wednesday. Taking place from July 21 to 25, the Conference, themed ‘Medicine and Science – Navigating Through Changing Times,’ will provide a platform for leading global experts to share and exchange medical sports and science advancements. According to Emirates News Agency, the event will offer an in-depth exploration of emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, genomics, and women’s football. The first two days will feature pre-conference workshops and seminars as a precursor to the

Kamchatka: A 7.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Kamchatka-Russia on Sunday. According to Emirates News Agency, the National Centre of Meteorology’s National Seismic Network reported that the earthquake occurred at 10:49 UAE time. Kamchatka, located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” is one of the regions most vulnerable to strong earthquakes.

Geneva: The United Arab Emirates and the United States of America have signed a Joint Statement of Intent to initiate a bilateral cooperation program aimed at accelerating patent granting procedures in the UAE. This agreement was reached on the sidelines of the 66th Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva. According to Emirates News Agency, the joint statement was signed by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The initiative focuses on collaborative mechanisms to recognize positive examination results issued by the USPTO for corresponding

Tehran: Iran and the European troika, comprising the UK, France, and Germany, have agreed to resume nuclear negotiations, an informed source has revealed. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions will focus on Iran’s nuclear program, though the timing and location remain undecided. The source indicated that while an agreement in principle has been reached, the host country for the negotiations is yet to be determined. Previous information obtained by Tasnim News Agency suggested that Iran was contemplating a request from the EU3 to restart talks on nuclear issues and sanction removal. It is reported that the forthcoming negotiations will

Guangdong: Over 270,000 people have been relocated across south China’s Guangdong Province as Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, approaches. According to Emirates News Agency, more than 500 fishing boats have returned to port for shelter, and 52 coastal scenic areas have been closed. As of 08:00 Sunday, the Guangdong Provincial Flood Control, Drought Relief and Wind Prevention Command Headquarters maintained a Level II emergency response for Typhoon Wipha, which is expected to make landfall along the coast Sunday afternoon or evening. China has a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I being the most severe response. At