Bahraini Foreign Minister discusses regional developments with France-GCC Friendship Group
Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, today met in Manama with members of the French-Gulf States Inter-parliamentary Friendship Group headed by Olivier Cadic, member of the French Senate, to discuss regional developments and their implications for regional secur...
Portugal, DR Congo share points in 1-1 World Cup draw
Portugal and DR Congo played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in the United States today, in Group K.Portugal took an early lead through João Neves in the sixth minute, before Yoane Wissa equalised for DR Congo in first-half stoppage time (45+5).The result ...
EP adopts new genomic techniques for plants to boost innovation in sustainable agriculture
The European Parliament has adopted new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields and require fewer pesticides.The amended rules for new genomic techniques (NGTs) were provisionally agreed between Parliament and Council in December 2025.The new ...
Emirati academic honoured with top book award in China
The United Arab Emirates opened its participation as Guest of Honour at the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair, marked by a prestigious accolade for Emirati academic Prof. Mohamed Binhuwaidin.Prof. Binhuwaidin, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at United Arab Emirates Universi...
Japan core machinery orders rise 8.7% in April
Japan's core machinery orders rose 8.7 percent in April from the previous month after seasonal adjustment thanks to robust orders related to semiconductors, government data showed on Wednesday.Core machinery orders totalled $6.84 billion in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Cabine...