fIn its yearly report, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the region’s largest aid organisation, detailed how it directed funds across five key pillars. Healthcare received the largest share and the organisation focused on moving beyond traditional relief efforts to building capacities and preventing crises through sustainable solutions and impactful partnerships. On Saturday, the MBRGI revealed that it spent Dh2.3 billion on humanitarian and development programmes last year, reaching 165 million people across 122 countries. This is 16 million more beneficiaries and four countries more than the previous year. Here is how the money was distributed across its five core…
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Employees of defence companies are being refused bank accounts by challenger banks and defence firms are struggling to find landlords willing to rent them property, a senior industry figure has told parliament. John Howie, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Babcock, made the revelation during an evidence session of the Scottish Affairs Committee on Wednesday, telling MPs that the perception problem facing the defence industry had moved well beyond public attitudes and was now affecting the basic ability of companies and their workers to operate. “Today, some people find landlords who will not rent property to defence companies,” Howie told the…
About 4 kilometers off the coast of Japan, there is a massive giant airport floating in the sea. It is so large that it can even be seen from the International Space Station. This is not only the world’s first airport built in the ocean, but the bridge connecting it to land is also one of the longest bridges of its kind.This airport has a state-of-the-art design and is built on an artificial island, which at the time was the largest man-made island ever created. The project cost around $20 billion. It is considered an engineering masterpiece—but during construction, a…
Tanzanian boxer Ibrahim “Class” Mgenda has achieved a career milestone by defeating Thailand’s Kritiphak Duangnut to claim two prestigious World Boxing Council titles in Bangkok, marking a significant breakthrough for Tanzania in international boxing. In a commanding performance that showcased his technical growth and tactical maturity, Mgenda secured both the WBC International Silver Belt and the WBC International Gold Belt in the super featherweight division. The bout, held on April 25, 2026, ended with a technical knockout in the fifth round as the Tanzanian fighter systematically dismantled his Thai opponent. Mgenda controlled the pace from the opening bell, displaying remarkable…
PARIS: Heating with geothermal energy, lighting with solar panels, cooking with biodegradable waste: how can we live with less oil and gas? It’s a long-burning question—but one that is catching fire as energy costs soar due to the conflict in the Middle East, which has strangled exports of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).With the global energy shock caused by the conflict expected to linger, AFP’s video journalists around the world have explored how countries are experimenting with the climate transition.For a long time, the owners of the building where Anne Chatelain lives near Paris resisted switching from gas…
Probolinggo, East Java (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has positioned the Red and White Fishing Village (KNMP) program as a strategic tool to elevate living standards by strengthening the blue economy.“The KNMP program forms part of the national strategy to foster a sustainable ecosystem for the blue economy,” said Marine Affairs and Fisheries Deputy Minister Didit Herdiawan Ashaf in a statement on Saturday.He remarked on the initiative after visiting the Randu Putih Fish Auction Center in Probolinggo District, East Java, on Friday.The official made the visit alongside District Head Mohammad Haris to review a development site in the area.Ashaf explained…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsA teenager charged with the 2024 murder of a woman in London has appeared in court after being extradited from the United Arab Emirates.Enzo Bettamio is accused of stabbing Kamonnan Thiamphanit, also known as Angela to her friends, to death at her home in the Bayswater area on 6 April 2024, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard on Saturday.Bettamio, 18, of no fixed address, was extradited on a flight from…
The Jakarta Concert Orchestra and Batavia Madrigal Singers at the 40th Ankara International Music Festival (Photo: Jakarta Concert Orchestra Press Release)The orchestral landscape in Southeast Asia is undergoing a radical transformation, moving from traditional roots to a high-impact “Music Diplomacy” model. As demonstrated by the recent success of the Jakarta Concert Orchestra (JCO) at the 40th Ankara International Music Festival on April 11th, regional ensembles are proving that the symphonic stage is Southeast Asia’s most potent tool for global cultural influence.The 2026 season is a historic “triple threat” for the region:The Global Tours: Indonesia’s JCO and the Batavia Madrigal Singers (BMS) are sweeping…
Hong Kong’s annual “Cinema Day” saw a significant surge in attendance, with moviegoers flocking to 52 cinemas across the city to enjoy 54 local and international films for a special price of just HK$30 per ticket.The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau reported a nearly 10 percent increase in attendance by noon compared to last year’s event, signaling a positive outlook for the local film industry.The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Rosanna Law Shuk-pui, shared her optimism for the future of Hong Kong’s film sector, noting that the Cinema Day initiative plays a crucial role in encouraging people to return…
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