ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in Tacloban City, in the Republic of the Philippines, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of such criminal acts and its firm rejection of all forms of violence and extremism …

SINGAPORE / WAM Brent crude futures rose by more than $1 per barrel in early Asian trading. Brent crude futures gained $1.09, or 1.35 percent, to US$81.66 per barrel after touching an intraday high of US$82.30 at the start of trading. The increase was driven by renewed concerns over global oil supplies and uncertainty surrounding energy shipments through key Middle …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X to pay tribute to his father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, honouring his values and legacy on the occasion of Father’s Day on Sunday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote, “A father is an influential role model …