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Marking International Youth Day, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages emphasising the central role young people play in "achieving a future in which opportunity can grow for all".

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 470 scholarships for students worldwide to enroll at Al Qasimia University during the 2026-2027 academic year.

The UAE's mobile medical clinic, operating under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, has continued to provide healthcare services to residents and displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip.

The UAE is highlighting its youth empowerment efforts in sustainability, technology and international development as the country marks International Youth Day on August 12.

Four crew members and two rescuers have been killed in an attack by Houthis on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday, Yemen's transport ministry said, while the US military said it struck a container ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port.

China's strongest typhoon this year lashed wide swathes of the country, battering the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and stranded vehicles, after setting new rainfall records in central and eastern provinces.

Powerful storms have moved through the US Midwest on Tuesday, leaving at least two people dead and nearly a million without power, officials said.

Indonesian authorities rescued 172 people on Wednesday after a ferry travelling from the tourist island of Bali caught fire in waters off Lombok, officials said,as the search continued for any other missing passengers.

Passengers flying to Dubai through Emirates can now change their travel dates free of charge in an unlimited capacity under a new measure announced by the airline to offer greater flexibility.

A US appeals court has allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google, ByteDance's TikTok and Snap Inc's Snapchat on Monday over claims they designed their products to be addictive to young users.

A US judge has dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday, after the Justice Department said it had decided to abandon the fraud and bribery case.

Q Mobility, Abu Dhabi’s leading public parking operator, and Parkin Company, Dubai’s largest provider of public parking facilities and services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation.

Second seed Elena Rybakina has fought back from a set and a break down to prevail 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 in her Canadian Open quarter-final against Naomi Osaka in Toronto on Tuesday.

Egypt winger Mahmoud Hassan, better known by his nickname "Trezeguet", has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyadh on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Egyptian side Al-Ahly last month, the club announced on Tuesday.

Ben Shelton has produced one of the standout performances of his career on Tuesday, overpowering Jakub Mensik 6-3 6-1 to reach the Canadian Open semi-finals as the American builds momentum ahead of the US Open.

Afghanistan secured automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup with a win over Ireland on Monday, leaving twice champions West Indies to go through qualifiers for the third successive edition of the 50-overs tournament.