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The UAE's National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) says a technical issue in the early warning system has been resolved after it led to the sending of incorrect alert messages.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a phone call with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest regional developments.

The UAE's latest mediation effort between Russia and Ukraine has led to the release of 160 captives from each side.

Minister of State, Lana Nusseibeh, has underlined that "Gulf consultation, inclusion and participation is a necessary condition" in Iran peace talks during a Joint Ministerial Meeting of the GCC and the US in Bahrain.

Rescuers worked through the night on Friday to save hundreds of Venezuelans trapped in rubble and find thousands more missing after two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America's modern history smashed areas in and around the capital Caracas.

Fewer vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday than earlier this week, hours after a Taiwanese-operated ship was fired on by Iran, ship tracking data showed.

Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday as a killer heatwave progressed across the continent.

Japan grappled with transport disruptions on Friday while bracing for more torrential rain and risks from two approaching tropical storms that spurred authorities to issue high-level landslide warnings and order the evacuation of 1 million people.

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi has signed a strategic partnership with global biopharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim to accelerate research into precision medicine using the emirate's advanced genomics capabilities.

Dubai’s media strategy is entering a new phase, with a stronger focus on competitiveness, innovation and strengthening the emirate’s position as a global hub for content creation and business media.

Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data from LSEG showed.

Global leaders have called for greater investment in innovation, skills and technology to drive economic growth as the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions concluded in Dalian, China.

American great Serena Williams will face Australian 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round of her eagerly awaited return to Wimbledon, a potentially tricky tie for the seven-time champion playing at the tournament for the first time since 2022.

Australia booked their spot in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Thursday after a cagey draw against Paraguay, who are set to qualify as a third-placed finisher, while Turkey beat USA 3-2, scoring the winner with virtually the last kick of the match.

The Netherlands scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the first half en route to a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday night in Kansas City in Group F, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 in Texas.

Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece said all Ecuadoreans have a lot to celebrate on Thursday after the country's biggest World Cup result ever, coming from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and advance to the knockout stage.