Abu dhabi: China will continue to suspend 24 percentage points of additional duty rate on imports from the United States for a period of 90 days starting from 12:01 pm Tuesday. This decision will maintain the remaining additional tariffs of 10 percent on those articles, as announced by the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. According to Emirates News Agency, the commission stated that the extended suspension of certain additional tariffs between China and the United States is a move to further implement the important consensus reached between the two heads of state. The commission emphasized that this decision

Abu dhabi: A marine heatwave off the Western Australian coast was the longest, largest, and most intense on record for the area, scientists said on Tuesday. The heatwave resulted in the most widespread coral bleaching event ever recorded for Western Australia, according to the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). Experts had reported bleaching and mortality across systems up to 1,500 kilometres apart, AIMS said. According to Emirates News Agency, AIMS senior research scientist James Gilmour highlighted that reefs which had previously escaped bleaching were affected. “There has been little reprieve this time for any of our north-west reefs. Areas

Sydney: Australia’s central bank on Tuesday reduced its main cash rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it to a two-year low of 3.60 percent. The decision was made in response to a slowdown in inflation and a more flexible labour market, though the bank was cautious about the potential for further rate cuts. According to Emirates News Agency, the Reserve Bank of Australia concluded its two-day policy meeting with the decision to lower the rate. The board indicated that recent data and updated forecasts suggested that core inflation would likely moderate to the midpoint of its 2 percent to 3

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and Khalifa University, celebrated the achievements of 18 hospitals across Abu Dhabi for their role in implementing the Emirate’s first population-based maternal and infant health monitoring programme. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme, launched in 2023, aims to transform maternal and child healthcare by integrating behavioural, social, economic, and clinical data to comprehensively monitor the pregnancy and postnatal journeys of mothers and infants. It serves as a foundation for evidence-based policymaking and proactive health interventions across the Emirate. The hospitals

Abu dhabi: TRENDS Research and Advisory reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to empowering young people and preparing young research and leadership cadres capable of driving positive change in societies, considering them the backbone of nations, the makers of tomorrow, and the builders of the future. According to Emirates News Agency, marking International Youth Day, observed annually on 12th August, the centre underscored the occasion as a key platform to discuss youth issues and explore ways to harness their potential as partners in shaping national futures. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, emphasized that investing in youth potential is an investment