A Korean start-up has launched a helicopter taxi service in Seoul, Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday.
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Arrangements in place for peak days of Hajj pilgrim movement from Madinah to Makkah
Saudi Government agencies in Madinah are intensifying efforts as the 5th of the month of Dhu Al-Hijjah (Tuesday, 11th June) is the peak day for transferring remaining pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah by bus round the clock, through the designated stations and the Mosque of Miqat Dhu Al-Hulayfah, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
Hyundai, Kia take record share of US EV market through May
The Republic of Korea's top automaker Hyundai Motor Company and its sister company Kia Corporation captured the largest share of the US market for electric vehicles (EVs) in the first five months of 2024, Yonhap News Agency reported on Sunday.
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake shakes Türkiye’s Kahramanmaras
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 struck Kahramanmaras, southern Türkiye on Sunday.
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemns Israeli targeting of UNRWA school in Gaza
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli bombing of a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) school in Gaza, which was sheltering displaced persons.
UNIDO secures US$22.4 mn to accelerate climate action, reduce ozone-depleting substances
Twenty-six member states of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) will benefit from US$22.4 million in new funding, secured from the Multilateral Fund for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol (MLF).
UN calls on world to come together in defense of oceans
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called said now is the time for governments, businesses, investors, scientists and communities to come together in defense of oceans.
UN chief urges to act against pollution, climate chaos, ‘biodiversity decimation’ on World Environment Day
The UN Secretary-General has called for safeguarding Earth’s vital ecosystems from rampant pollution, worsening climate impacts and “biodiversity decimation”.
China praises UAE’s role in de-escalating Gaza crisis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the State Visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the People’s Republic of China from 30 to 31 May 2024.
Abdullah bin Zayed chairs first meeting of BRICS Steering Committee
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired the first meeting of the BRICS Steering Committee, which was held via video conferencing in the presence of many UAE ministers and officials.