European stocks have fallen as shares of major financial companies like Aegon and Credit Agricole faced an uphill battle. Dutch insurer Aegon was particularly hard hit, dipping 7.8% after reporting a lacklustre first quarter profit of 462 million euros. Overall, the FTSEurofirst 300 index is down by around 9% so far this year.

UAE, Argentina launch CEPA negotiations
Meraas awards AED 1 billion contract for Nad Al Sheba Gardens expansion
Meta launches AI gadget Charm as race for post-smartphone hardware heats up
UAE Central Bank sanctions Bank Melli Iran over compliance breaches
India-New Zealand free trade pact to come into force on October 20
