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Climate deal has 'no immediate impact' on Gulf oil

Dec 15, 2023

Dubai [UAE], December 15: An agreement to "transition away" from fossil fuels may be a landmark moment but don't expect quick changes among the major producers of the Gulf, where the deal was hammered out. After the UN's COP28 climate talks in Dubai, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman immediately played down the text, insisting it would have "no impact on exports" from the country that ships more oil than any other. The deal "doesn't impose anything" on oil-producing countries and allows them to cut emissions "according to their means and their interests", the minister said.
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Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China

Dec 15, 2023

Beijing [China], December 15: With more than a full year past since China eased restrictions and let COVID-19 sweep its households, scientists are worried a unique opportunity may be slipping away to study long COVID from possibly hundreds of millions of infections in that country.

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Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed

Dec 15, 2023

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EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

Dec 15, 2023

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Japan PM purges cabinet in bid to ride out financial scandal

Dec 15, 2023

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Israel-Hamas war: Heavy rain compounds misery in Gaza

Dec 15, 2023

Gaza [Palestine], December 15: Displaced people housed in makeshift shelters in the Gaza Strip have had their plight aggravated by the strong winds and heavy rain that hit Gaza overnight...
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Manchester City's world-first interactive 'City Challenge' experience to kick off at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi

Dec 15, 2023

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15: Manchester City Football Club is set to launch a new, exciting interactive experience in partnership with Aldar at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. This...
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Sultan bin Ahmed opens the third edition of Sharjah Events Festival

Dec 15, 2023

Sharjah [UAE], December 15: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, opened today the third edition of...
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Israeli attacks on Syria kill 36 since early Oct.

Dec 14, 2023
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Hamas leader says ready to discuss with Israel on Gaza ceasefire

Dec 14, 2023
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Egypt to increase volume of fuel sent to besieged Gaza: official

Dec 14, 2023
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German gov't to tackle budget crisis with savings

Dec 14, 2023
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Zelensky attends Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Norway

Dec 14, 2023
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Japan reports 1st death from mpox disease

Dec 14, 2023
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3 Japanese ministers tender resignations over funds scandal

Dec 14, 2023
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Xi says China, Vietnam must oppose attempt to 'mess up Asia-Pacific'

Dec 14, 2023
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Tusk sworn in as Poland's new PM

Dec 14, 2023
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Zionists face heat as UN demands Gaza ceasefire

Dec 14, 2023
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Kenya to scrap visas for all visitors, president says

Dec 14, 2023
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Israel suffers heaviest combat losses since October

Dec 14, 2023
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9 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City

Dec 14, 2023
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Russian missile attack on Kyiv injures more than 50 people

Dec 14, 2023
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Landmark summit takes direct aim at fossil fuels

Dec 14, 2023
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Biden considers new border and asylum restrictions

Dec 14, 2023
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Michigan elections director testifies as prosecutors

Dec 14, 2023
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Moscow Government Minister emphasises city-citizen collaboration in climate action

Dec 14, 2023