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The Abu Dhabi meeting underscored UAE-UK coordination on regional security, shipping access, energy supplies and diplomatic de-escalation.

Sabah authorities said a pre-dawn Sandakan fire destroyed about 1,000 homes, with no confirmed deaths and relief centres open for evacuees.

Latest UAE economic data pointed to resilient growth, with non-oil sectors, exports, lending and deposits all moving higher.

Etihad Airways has scheduled six new Africa services from Abu Dhabi, widening its direct Africa network from November 2026 to March 2027.

Japan set fiscal 2026 defense spending near 2% of GDP as the Ministry of Defense expanded funding for missiles, drones and air defense.

Malaysia recorded RM68.52 billion in halal exports in 2025, as food and beverage products remained the sector’s largest contributor.

South Korea approved its first paid self-driving freight service, clearing RideFlux to launch autonomous parcel deliveries in June.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and European Council President Antonio Costa discussed regional security, maritime risks and UAE-EU ties in Abu Dhabi.

South Korea’s auto exports rose 2.2% in March to $6.37 billion as hybrid vehicle demand surged, lifting shipments despite weaker sales in some regions.

IRENA says the world added a record 692 GW of renewable power in 2025, lifting total capacity to 5,149 GW and pushing renewables near half of all power.