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    High-level diplomatic consultations between Washington and Abu Dhabi advanced defense cooperation and Middle East de-escalation strategies as UAE President receives Senator Joni Ernst for bilateral talks at Qasr Al Shati palace. Official briefings confirmed that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al

    Business

    Persistent gains in fresh agricultural produce and energy commodities pushed South Korea’s September inflation rate to an annual 2.9 percent growth rate. Macroeconomic filings published by Statistics Korea confirm that severe weather patterns during the summer months disrupted national crop

    – India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting the United States for trade talks and a G20 ministerial meeting. The G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting is taking place in Milwaukee on September 30 and October 1. Goyal’s U.S. schedule

    Travel

    – flydubai presented its growing Levant route network at the Syria Travel Show in Damascus as the regional low-cost carrier expands direct connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and key Syrian commercial hubs. Participating in the event hosted under the

    Technology

    – The European Commission has proposed a new communications network for emergency and security services across Europe. The EU Critical Communication System, known as EUCCS, would connect national networks used by police, firefighters and medical responders. Civil protection authorities would

    Apple has added a foldable model to the iPhone lineup with the debut of the iPhone Duo. The company introduced the device on Sept. 9, ahead of preorders opening Oct. 16. U.S. pricing begins at $1,999, while the starting price

    Apple has introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with upgrades to cameras, battery life and processing power. Both models use the new A20 Pro chip and a redesigned vapor chamber for sustained performance. Apple also added

    Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with availability scheduled for October 23. The handset opens to a 7.6-inch inner display and uses a 5.4-inch outer screen when closed. Both displays share the same aspect ratio and

    The United States is adding battery factories while trying to cut its dependence on China. Domestic cell production has grown, but major supply gaps remain further upstream. Chinese companies still lead global production of several materials needed for lithium-ion batteries.

    Sports

    Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland are among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Organizers announced the men’s shortlist on September 8 before the awards ceremony in London on October 26. Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri and

    Entertainment

    CALIFORNIA: Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio announced on February 12 that the original God of War trilogy is being remade, reviving the series’ Greek era in a project the studio said is still in very early development. The announcement was made during

    The 47th edition of the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) commenced on Thursday in the Russian capital, opening a week-long program that will spotlight 200 films representing 50 countries and regions. The festival, one of the oldest in the world, runs through