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UAE pledges $5m to support Abu Dhabi Declaration on global fight against crimeThe UAE has pledged up to $5 million over the next five years to support the implementation of the Abu Dhabi Declaration, as the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened in the capital on Saturday. The declaration, which was approved and adopted by state members, is intended to provide a framework for international efforts on crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law through to 2031.The National (UAE)
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher: Preventing World War III must be a priorityUN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has issued a stark warning that World War III is a genuine concern, urging immediate efforts to de-escalate. In an interview from his office at the UN building in New York, Mr Fletcher said he worried that humanity is at a precipice. "I worry we are losing control. Humans are losing control of weapons, of AI, of the climate and increasingly of the global economy, which is being placed on a war footing," he said.The National (UAE)
Italy's Giorgia Meloni limits foreign pupils in schools and bans face coveringsItaly's right-wing government has passed rules to limit the number of foreign pupils at schools and ban face coverings, a move opponents said was designed to counter the growing appeal of a rival far-right party ahead of elections due next year. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is grappling with the rise of National Future, a party founded in February by former army general Roberto Vannacci and already polling at around 8 per cent, while surveys show her coalition trailing the centre-left bloc.The National (UAE)
ICRC warns of shrinking access to war zones as Palestinian detainees remain out of reachThe International Committee of the Red Cross has not had access to Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons since the October 7 attacks almost three years ago, the president of the humanitarian organisation told The National . In an interview during the UN General Assembly high-level debate this week in New York, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger said the lack of access is part of a broader global pattern marked by growing obstacles to reaching conflict zones and prisoners.The National (UAE)
Lebanon seeks 'new chapter' with Iran as leaders hold rare talks at UNLebanon 's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said his country was seeking a “new chapter” in relations with Iran after meeting its President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN on Thursday. The rare face-to-face meeting between senior Lebanese and Iranian leaders came as both were in New York for the UN General Assembly . Iran has for decades cast a long shadow over Lebanese politics due to the influence of Hezbollah , one of Tehran's main proxies in the region.The National (UAE)
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington for 'historic' US-China summit aimed at promoting 'decades' of peaceUS President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Thursday for what the American leader called a "historic visit" aimed at stabilising relations between the world's largest economies. Mr Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed the Chinese leader and his wife on the South Lawn of the White House ahead of a bilateral meeting and other events, which include a military ceremony with flyovers, a visit to the National Archives and a state dinner at the White House.The National (UAE)
Gaza documentary Naza set for Middle East cinema release after Venice winThe award-winning Gaza documentary Naza is set to be released in cinemas across the Middle East, with regional distribution secured as part of a wider international rollout. Directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor , the film has secured theatrical distribution in 56 territories following its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 10.The National (UAE)
US returns ancient looted treasures to SyriaUS authorities have returned to Syria “extraordinary” Roman mosaics and other looted treasures seized from a suspected Lebanese trafficker and a renowned American collector, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office has said. Some of the pieces were smuggled out of Syria during the country's 2011-2024 civil war , while others had been missing since at least the 1980s, according to District Attorney Alvin Bragg. He described the return of the 36 pieces, valued at $5 million, as historic.The National (UAE)
Oil prices top $105 as hopes fade for US-Iran breakthroughOil prices extended their rebound on Thursday, with Brent briefly topping $106 a barrel as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran faded after talks in New York yielded little progress. Brent, the benchmark for two-thirds of the world's oil, jumped 2.18 per cent to $105.33 a barrel at 1.44pm UAE time, after spiking by more than 3 per cent to climb above $106. West Texas Intermediate, the gauge that tracks US crude, added 1.77 per cent to $93.79 per barrel.The National (UAE)
UAE football's new era: Zlatko Dalic, Ismail Matar and Brazil-born stars chase Gulf Cup gloryWith a new imported coach and a raft of potential debutants who learnt the game overseas, it might be assumed the latest fresh start for UAE football will be crafted by foreign expertise. And yet, when the national team begin the Zlatko Dalic era at the Arabian Gulf Cup in Saudi Arabia this week, their most valuable insider could be someone from much closer to home. The UAE play Yemen in Jeddah on Thursday evening.The National (UAE)
Have we reached the limits of warfare?Critics of the UN often describe its General Assembly as a talking shop. This week, that somewhat pointed description could arguably be regarded as a compliment. One welcome example of dialogue took place in New York where, despite months of war in the Middle East , a three-hour meeting transpired between US and Iranian officials, brokered by Qatari and Pakistani mediators.The National (UAE)
Microsoft announces technology framework with UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia at UNGAMicrosoft on Wednesday announced a new Middle East technology framework, focusing initially on the UAE , Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly where artificial intelligence has been a major topic of conversation. The regional investment framework commits more than $10 billion through 2030. Microsoft president Brad Smith said that as AI starts reshaping economies around the world, countries in the Middle East have an important role to play.The National (UAE)