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Argentina, Ethiopia, Egypt and UAE also to join club of large emerging economies in major expansionThe five Brics nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have announced the admission of six new countries from next year as the club of …
Read MoreLeaks of potent greenhouse gas could be easily fixed, say experts, and would rapidly reduce global heatingMethane leaks alone from Turkmenistan’s two main fossil fuel fields caused more global heating in 2022 than the entire carbon emissions of the UK,…
Read MoreThe withdrawal of allied troops from Afghanistan a year ago led to desperate scenes as refugees tried to escape the Taliban. One man tells his family’s story Continue reading…
Read MorePolice begin process to transport Indian-born pair wanted on criminal and money-laundering chargesPolice in Dubai are coordinating with their South African counterparts to secure the extradition of two wealthy Indian-born brothers wanted by South Afric…
Read MoreConference raises only $2.44bn as Russian foreign minister says west is responsible for country’s humanitarian crisisThe world’s donor drought, and growing global divisions over Afghanistan’s political direction, have been laid bare when a UN appeal fo…
Read MoreUkraine crisis is uniting democracies in Europe and Pacific but complicating relationships with China, India and Gulf statesRussia-Ukraine war: latest updates“Decide who you are with” Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the European Council, pointing to a choice …
Read MoreThey claim to be honest brokers, but is that just a fig leaf to cover their moral bankruptcy?Russia-Ukraine war: live updatesHow blessed are the peacemakers? After the first wave of intermediaries led by Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz, a new group hav…
Read MoreMigrant workers employed at Expo 2020 allege confiscated passports, racial discrimination and withheld wagesSecurity guards, cleaners and hospitality staff at Dubai’s Expo 2020 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are allegedly working in highly abusive c…
Read MoreIran’s natural allies are said to have been surprised by how much it had gone back on its own compromisesThe US is hoping pressure from Russia, China and some Arab Gulf states may yet persuade Iran to moderate its negotiating stance in regards to the s…
Read MoreA mynah bird that arrived in UAE with a young Afghan refugee has found sanctuary – and a new word – at the ambassador’s residenceA mynah bird that was brought from Afghanistan by a girl fleeing the Taliban has learned to say “bonjour” after finding a n…
Read MoreExperts have questioned how New Zealand can be sure its military exports are not being used in YemenNew Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) approved export permits for military equipment that was sent to the United Arab Emirates (UAE…
Read MoreKnightsbridge Circle offer is first evidence of Covid-19 vaccine being used to attract touristsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageChina’s Sinopharm vaccine is being offered to a handful of wealthy people paying for access to th…
Read MoreUK-based security firm faces calls to repay charges made by recruitment agents for jobs in Gulf states and conflict zonesMigrant workers working for the British security company G4S in the United Arab Emirates have collectively been forced to pay milli…
Read MoreTrials have claimed 86% efficacy, but Peru has suspended tests because of ‘an adverse event’ and there is concern about lack of transparencyRead all our coronavirus coverage hereTrials in the United Arab Emirates have shown that China’s Sinopharm vacci…
Read MoreFirst results released from trial of Sinopharm shot involving 31,000 peopleCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe United Arab Emirates said a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms has 86% efficacy, …
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