Ultrasonic welding method doubles strength of metal joints

Researchers from Russia and China used 1,200-watt ultrasonic waves in spot welding …

Türkiye aims to rank sixth in global tourism revenue

JAXA MMX mission lifts off for Mars moon Phobos

Abdullah bin Zayed and Jaishankar discuss UAE-India ties

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held talks with India’s S.

Mohamed bin Zayed and Macron review UAE-France ties

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Pakistan’s Balochistan province

Business

Egyptian expat remittances surge 27.2% to $33.9 billion
Oman electricity output grows as water production declines
Indonesia logs $7.33 billion in 2026 foreign inflows
African Union launches Africa Credit Rating Agency
Debt-ridden Pakistan SOE debt climbs to $36.5 billion
UAE overseas FDI stock rises above $402 billion

News

JAXA MMX mission lifts off for Mars moon Phobos

Abdullah bin Zayed and Jaishankar discuss UAE-India ties

Mohamed bin Zayed and Macron review UAE-France ties

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Pakistan’s Balochistan province

Guterres warns a million species at risk ahead of COP17

Thailand flooding leaves 71 dead and millions affected

Travel

Türkiye aims to rank sixth in global tourism revenue

Air Arabia launches Sharjah flights to Amman City Airport

Air Arabia resumes daily Ras Al Khaimah Kozhikode service
flydubai showcases growing Syria network with daily flights
Fleet expands as Emirates enters winter season with strong bookings

Sports

Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist sets stage for London awards

Messi ends Argentina career with 207 caps and 125 goals

FIA President meets with Hungarian PM and Czech President

Portugal fall to Spain as Ronaldo legacy closes

Brazil exits World Cup after Norway Round of 16 victory

Oyarzabal brace sends Spain past Austria at World Cup

Harry Kane lifts England into World Cup round of 16

Mexico advances after 2-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup

Automotive

Jaguar Type 01 electric GT debuts with 1,030 PS

Japan new car sales rise 1.8% in first half of 2026
Porsche reveals bespoke 911 GT3 RS in Macadamiametallic
Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class in Seoul
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LEDs

Ford issues US recall for Escape Focus Explorer and Lincoln MKC

EU softens 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles

BRUSSELS, December 17, 2025: The European Union is set to ease its planned 2035 ban on the sale of …

Health

WHO sets global 24-hour target for emerging health threats

WHO has launched a five-year Pandemic Hub strategy targeting 24-hour detection of emerging health threats …

EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million

Official updates state the EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million ahead of …

Psyllium intake may improve glucose control in adults

DR Congo Ebola toll rises above 4,000 deaths

Appendix surgery tied to lower colorectal cancer diagnoses

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