ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates distributed food supplies to assist thousands of people impacted by the heavy rainfall in Davao de Oro Province in the southern Philippines, which led to floods and a landslide in the Elizalde district, resulting in dozens of deaths, injuries, and missing persons, as well as substantial property damage. Mohamed Obaid Alqataam Alzaabi, …

GENEVA / WAM The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) has commended UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a leader and role model for promoting peace and coexistence worldwide. It also noted His Highness’ role in advancing the UAE’s efforts to promote principles of human fraternity globally, solidifying its position as a leading hub for …

BEIJING / WAM China on Wednesday launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket, placing a remote sensing satellite in space. According to China Central Television, the rocket was launched at 6:56 am (Beijing Time) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in the southwestern province of Sichuan, successfully placing the Yaogan-42 01 satellite into its designated orbit. It was the 515th flight …