Research across 21,439 river reaches links climate warming to sustained oxygen decline, raising concerns for freshwater health globally.

A UAE-mediated exchange freed 410 captives as Russia and Ukraine returned 205 prisoners each in the latest confirmed wartime swap.

Trump and Xi ended Beijing talks after the White House called their meeting good, with trade, Iran and Taiwan still central to ties.

PM Modi began his UAE visit in Abu Dhabi after Sheikh Mohamed received him for talks focused on trade, investment, energy and regional issues.

Pakistan officials said a suicide bombing in Lakki Marwat killed 10 people and injured about 30 in a crowded district market area on Tuesday.

Mayon Volcano ashfall potentially affected 1,230 hectares of Albay crops as field checks confirmed rising farm losses and wider disruption.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held talks on partnership, trade, energy and security.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussed investment, AI and regional security in Abu Dhabi.