Tokyo: Japan’s imports of crude oil from the UAE surpassed 31 million barrels in June 2025, representing 52.1% of the country’s total crude oil imports for the month. This significant import volume underscores the UAE’s role as a key supplier in meeting Japan’s energy needs. According to Emirates News Agency, official data from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy revealed that Japan’s total crude oil imports for June reached 59.6 million barrels. Of these, 97.7%, or 58.2 million barrels, were sourced from Arab countries, highlighting the region’s importance in Japan’s energy strategy.

Sharjah: In line with its mission to build a capable and creative generation, Sharjah Children, an affiliate of Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, organised more than 110 specialised programmes and events in the first half of 2025, reaching over 8,300 children aged 6 to 12. Around 3,800 participants engaged in nearly 100 specialised programmes focused on developing children’s creative and leadership abilities in their areas of interest. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiatives included a wide range of activities. In sports, children participated in activities such as climbing, advanced sports workshops, and competitions in football, judo,

Abu dhabi: Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi continued their positive performance in May 2025, driven by higher occupancy rates and an increasing number of international guests. The sector recorded total revenues of AED682 million, reflecting the sustained growth of the emirate’s tourism and hospitality industry. According to Emirates News Agency, preliminary data from the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi, released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, revealed that the breakdown of hotel revenues for the month includes AED408 million from room revenues, AED224 million from food and beverage services, and AED50 million from other sources. Abu Dhabi’s hotels

London: A team at the University of Leicester, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Queen Mary University of London, has conducted a groundbreaking study investigating the genetics of chronic cough. Their findings were published in the European Respiratory Journal. According to Emirates News Agency, the research included nearly 30,000 individuals experiencing chronic cough, sourced from various population health resources such as the UK Biobank, EXCEED Study, the Copenhagen Hospital Biobank, Genes and Health, and the eMERGE Network. As the largest genetic study of its kind, it uncovered genes involved in neuronal signalling and sensory pathways, indicating

Washington: United States President Donald Trump announced that the US will impose a 15 percent tariff on imports from the Republic of Korea, a reduction from the initially proposed 25 percent. According to Emirates News Agency, Trump made the announcement on his platform Truth Social, stating, “We have agreed to a Tariff for South Korea of 15%. America will not be charged a tariff.” The agreement outlines that Korea will provide the United States with $350 billion for investments owned and controlled by the US, to be selected by Trump himself. The deal also includes commitments from Seoul to purchase

Riyadh: The UAE, through its humanitarian efforts and relief aid under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, has managed to keep the Gaza Strip’s health sector operational, averting total collapse and ensuring continued medical services for the Palestinian people. The UAE demonstrated utmost readiness and high professionalism during its swift intervention to address the escalating medical challenges in the Gaza Strip. This was evident through its presence on the ground via the Emirati field hospital inside the Strip, the floating hospital deployed to Egypt’s Al Arish city, the transfer of critical and severe cases to UAE hospitals for treatment, and the dispatch

St. petersburg: Students of the D.F. Ustinov Baltic State Technical University Voenmeh, in collaboration with a startup from St. Petersburg, have developed an ultralight SpaceNet launch vehicle designed for launching small spacecraft. The innovative project integrates high-precision computer simulation with AI to optimize the rocket’s configuration, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. According to Emirates News Agency, a key feature of the project is the use of cryogenic tanks made from composite materials, which significantly reduce the vehicle’s weight by 15-20 percent compared to traditional models. The current model of the rocket weighs approximately 14 tonnes. The development also

Seoul: Korea’s industrial production and retail sales increased in June from the previous month, data showed Thursday. Industrial production went up 1.2 percent last month, marking the second consecutive month of growth, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea. According to Emirates News Agency, retail sales, a gauge of private spending, gained 0.5 percent from a month earlier in June. However, facility investment saw a decline, falling 3.7 percent from the previous month.