Bloomberg Spotify Technology SA is halting its free, ad-supported service in Russia after evaluating the risks of keeping it going amid a government crackdown on news providers. The latest move follows an earlier decision to pause its paid service in the country. “Spotify has continued to believe that it’s critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has congratulated the UAE on doubling the amount of zero-carbon electricity produced at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant with the start of commercial operations from Unit 2. In a statement on this occasion, he said, “The UAE has provided an example to nuclear newcomers ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the death of Sheikha Sheikha bint Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. In his message, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa expressed his sincere condolences and solace on the death of Sheikha ...