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UAE-Iran joint economic commission convenes for first time in 10 years Apr 30, 2024 04:56AM

DUBAI (Reuters) - A rare United Arab Emirates-Iran joint economic commission will convene in Abu Dhabi from Tuesday to Wednesday, the Iranian Labour News Agency reported, as Tehran seeks to bolster economic ties with Gulf states amid mounting U.S. pressure.

This is the first meeting in 10 years for the bilateral joint economic cooperation commission, with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehdi Barzpash and Emirati Minister of Economy... (continue reading...)


London police arrest sword-wielding man after reports of stabbing Apr 30, 2024 04:49AM

LONDON (Reuters) - British police have arrested a man armed with a sword following reports of people having been stabbed during a serious incident in northeast London although it was not thought to be terrorism-related, the capital's police force said on Tuesday.

The 36-year old man was arrested after police were called to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the area close to Hainault train station, the Metropolitan Police said in a... (continue reading...)


Russia says United States is being hypocritical over ICC and Israel Apr 30, 2024 04:42AM

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said on Tuesday that the United States was being hypocritical by opposing the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation of Israel but supporting the court's warrant for the arrest of President Vladimir Putin.

The ICC - which can charge individuals with war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide - is investigating Hamas' Oct. 7 cross-border attack and Israel's devastating military assault on Hamas-ruled Gaza, now... (continue reading...)


Estonia says Russia violates international rules with GPS interference Apr 30, 2024 04:37AM

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Estonia accused Russia of violating international airspace regulations by interfering with GPS signals and the Baltic nation's foreign minister said it will take up the matter with its NATO and European Union partners.

Finnair on Monday announced a temporary suspension of its flights to Tartu in eastern Estonia for a month due to ongoing GPS disturbances that prevented two aircraft from landing.

The Finnish airline... (continue reading...)


Hong Kong businesses shut shop as city struggles to revive post pandemic Apr 30, 2024 04:22AM

By Jessie Pang, Joyce Zhou and Edward Cho

HONG KONG (Reuters) - When Jacky Yu, 48, opened his Japanese gift shop in Hong Kong more than a decade ago, the tourist and shopping district of Mong Kok was a bustling hub packed with stalls, street food and tourists.

Fast-forward 12 years and parts of the area are struggling to stay afloat, a combination of customers emigrating, locals heading across the border to shop in China or travelling to... (continue reading...)


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