King Charles to host AI executives as threat fears mount
Britain's King Charles will host the leaders of major artificial intelligence companies this week to discuss whether a shared set of principles is needed to guide a technology that has sparked growing warnings about its threat to humanity.
Eleven injured in ammonia gas leak at Jordan's Aqaba industrial complex
Eleven people were injured in an ammonia gas leak at an industrial complex in Jordan's southern city of Aqaba on Monday, an official told Reuters.
Italy's Catania airport shuts again as Etna ash halts flights
Flights at Italy's Catania airport were suspended again on Monday due to volcanic ash from Mount Etna's ongoing activity, the company operating the Sicilian hub said.
Indonesia rescuers battle turbulent seas in search for 129 people after ship capsizes
Hundreds of Indonesian rescuers including the coastguard and the navy raced on Monday to board a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea over the weekend as they searched for the 129 people still missing, officials said, with the confirmed death toll at six.
Voting starts in Philippines' south after three killed in election violence
Voting began on Monday in the Philippines' Muslim-majority south under heightened security after three people were killed and 15 wounded in violence on the eve of the historic election.
Saudi Arabia lifts warnings of potential danger in four cities
The Saudi Civil Defense has sent an all-clear on Monday after issuing alerts for potential danger in four southern cities.
Amazon pauses operations with 21 Air after Miami cargo plane crash
Amazon has announced on Sunday it was pausing operations with Miami-based 21 Air, the cargo carrier that operated the Amazon-branded plane that crashed in Miami, killing five people.
A military funeral has been held for Major Abdullah Shams Al Menhaly and Warrant Officer Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi, who were martyred while carrying out a training mission in the UAE on Monday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been awarded Albania’s highest state honour, the Grand Star of the Supreme Order of the Eagle, in recognition of his role in strengthening UAE-Albania ties.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has visited the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market at Dubai World Trade Centre, where he reviewed the latest developments shaping the future of global travel and tourism.