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Government data showed Wednesday that South Korea’s external debt increased by $32.1 billion from a year earlier. According to the Bank of Korea (BOK) and the finance ministry, Korea’s external liabilities reached $664.5 billion by the end of 2022, up

Actress and activist Jane Fonda is calling for a treaty to protect marine creatures hunted for food like sharks, swordfish, octopus, and tuna, saying they feel joy and sadness when they lose their offspring and are “our brethren in the

The South Korean defense ministry said Tuesday it is seeking to release an overarching national defense strategy next month to chart a mid- and long-term direction for the country’s security policy. Similar to the United States’ National Defense Strategy, the

Scientists and environmental groups fear Italy could be faced with another drought following last summer’s emergency, as the Alps have received less than half of their normal snowfall. Venice, where flooding is normally a major concern, is experiencing unusually low

A key requirement for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an increase of $500 billion in extra funding from the world’s most developed nations each year according to the United Nations (UN). As of now, the global financial

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity, today at Al Shati Palace. The two sides reviewed UAE-Libya fraternal relations and aspects of joint cooperation during the

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met today with Ali Asadov, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Government Summit 2023. The

Cyclone Gabrielle pounded the North Island with wind and rain, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and killing three people. New Zealand declared a National State of Emergency for the third time in its history. Several waves

The UAE has played a pivotal role in facilitating global aid to earthquake-hit Syria and Turkey, and the natural disaster has served as a reminder for governments to enhance emergency response efforts, according to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of

A meeting was held between Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Arab League Secretary-General, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. On the sidelines of the World Government Summit, the