A UAE-mediated exchange freed 410 captives as Russia and Ukraine returned 205 prisoners each in the latest confirmed wartime swap.
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A landslide at the Bé-Mbari gold mine in western Central African Republic killed at least 23 people, with local reports saying the toll rose.
Trump began his China visit in Beijing with talks with Xi Jinping as trade, Taiwan and wider security issues moved to the top of the agenda.
Pakistan officials said a suicide bombing in Lakki Marwat killed 10 people and injured about 30 in a crowded district market area on Tuesday.
Turkish Airlines evacuated all on board in Kathmandu after smoke from the landing gear forced a runway shutdown and safety checks.
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flydubai will launch daily Dubai-Bangkok flights on July 1, adding Thailand’s capital to its network with Emirates codeshare connections.
Etihad Airways has scheduled six new Africa services from Abu Dhabi, widening its direct Africa network from November 2026 to March 2027.
Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi will open its latest expansion on April 4, adding 11 new attractions and lifting the waterpark to more than 70 experiences.
Emirates says it expects to restore its full flight network within days as regional airspace reopens, expanding services from Dubai on a phased schedule.
Health
Bangladesh is confronting a major measles outbreak, with 415 deaths, 50,500 suspected cases and a nationwide emergency vaccine campaign.
Technology
Space42 says local assembly and testing of Foresight satellites in Abu Dhabi show the UAE is building stronger space manufacturing capability.
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Automotive
FIA expands Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life into the Middle East and Africa, extending road safety training, mentoring and local support.
