Opinion

France, Switzerland, and Italy hit by deadly storms

Scientists warn that the climate crisis intensifies severity, frequency, and duration of floods and storms. Ferocious storms and torrential rains that lashed France, Switzerland and Italy this weekend have left seven people dead, local authorities said. Three people in their 70s and 80s died in

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UAE’s budget to remain in surplus in 2024

The consolidated budget of the UAE will remain in surplus in 2024 at 4.1 percent of GDP after reaching 7.8 percent last year, ratings agency Fitch has said. Abu Dhabi and Dubai will remain in surplus, but deficits will be seen in Ras Al Khaimah

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Mongolia

Mongolians vote amid anger over corruption, sluggish economy

Mongolians vote amid anger over corruption: Polls have opened in Mongolia where the ruling Mongolian People’s Party (MPP) is widely expected to secure victory despite deepening public anger over corruption and the state of the economy. Voters across the vast nation, sandwiched between China and

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Russia bans 81 EU media outlets in tit-for-tat move

Russia has banned 81 media outlets from European Union countries in response to broadcast bans imposed on several Russian state media outlets by Brussels last month. The 27-member bloc had banned four Russian media outlets from broadcasting in May for what it called the spread

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