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North Korea denied US allegations it was selling arms to Russia for use in Ukraine, amid worries Pyongyang could be moving closer to Moscow as it faces criticism from Washington over its weapons tests. “We once again make clear that we have never had ‘arms dealings’ with Russia and that we have no plan to do so in the future,” ...

The UK will legislate to extend the deadline for holding an election in Northern Ireland, people familiar with the matter said, to allow time to strike a deal on the region’s Brexit status with the European Union. The plan will be announced in Parliament on Wednesday, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The current expectation is that ...

President Joe Biden acknowledged Democrats face a “tougher” challenge holding the House than the US Senate on the eve of Tuesday’s midterm elections. “I think it’s going to be tough but I think we can. I think we’ll win the Senate. I think the House is tougher,” Biden told reporters Monday at the White House, after he was asked if ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM   Abu Dhabi Airports has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with leading French engineering and operations firm “Groupe ADP”. The MoU aims to explore the potential of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Abu Dhabi, a new concept of air transportation which uses electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to move people and cargo. Under the ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM  Edge group will present its extensive range of autonomous solutions and precision-guided systems at the Bahrain International Airshow, taking place at the Sakhir Airbase from November 9-11. As a leading advanced technology group for defence and beyond, Edge aims to strengthen its partnerships within regional defence ecosystems, while showcasing its products and solutions to the GCC ...

Dubai / WAM  Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Chairman and Group CEO, announced the company intends to invest up to AED1.83 billion ($500 million) to cut CO2 emissions from its operations by nearly 700,000 tonnes over the next five years. The announcement was made as Bin Sulayem addressed delegates by video at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP 27) ...

SHARM EL SHEIKH / WAM  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan delivered a speech at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, emphasising the importance of international cooperation to tackle climate change for the sake of future generations. His Highness ...

President Joe Biden’s national security adviser and senior Kremlin aides have held private talks in recent months to reduce the risk of a broader conflict over Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported. A peace settlement wasn’t a goal of the discussions, according to the report. Sullivan alluded to US-Russian contacts after Russian leaders suggested that nuclear weapons might be an ...

UK Trade Minister Greg Hands is holding talks with Taiwanese officials to “future-proof” Britain’s economy in the coming decades, as Rishi Sunak’s administration looks to take a harder stance on China. The in-person trip to Taipei, aimed at boosting economic ties between the countries, comes as the UK takes an increasingly protectionist approach to Chinese investment. Prime Minister Sunak has ...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued an apology to the nation over a deadly pre-Halloween crowd crush, with members of his government facing criticism over management of the incident that killed at least 156 people. “I am sorry and apologetic to the bereaved families, who are facing tragedy that cannot be expressed in words, and to the people who ...