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National News
Oct 24, 2025
Washington [US], October 24: The entire East Wing of the White House, including the famous colonnade, has been dismantled, as US President Donald Trump speeds up plans to start construction on a ballroom.
NATO accuses Russian military aircraft of intruding, dispatches fighter jets to respond
Trump says he will fight drugs on the ground soon, Venezuela warns
President Putin declares he will not bow to pressure from the US
Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed witnesses groundbreaking of world's 1st gigascale round-the-clock renewable energy project worth AED22bn+
SIF-WIC 2025 outlines bold strategies for scaling change
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US optimistic about Gaza peace deal
Washington [US], October 23: AFP reported on October 22 that US leaders expressed optimism that the peace deal in the Gaza Strip would be maintained,...
Government shutdown, demand for charity food soars
Washington [US], October 23: Food banks and community groups are seeing a surge in demand for assistance, as the partial US government shutdown is expected...
EU's multi-purpose policy
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US military holds survival drills in Panama jungle amid tensions with Venezuela
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Chinese landing ship completes testing of UAV launch system?
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North Korea successfully test-fired hypersonic missile
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China builds barrier at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea?
Beijing [China], October 23: Satellite images show that China has installed a new floating barrier at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea,...
Unmanned fighter jet with 'AI brain' that helped F-16 in air combat revealed
Washington [US], October 23: The US company Shield AI has just introduced a multi-role unmanned fighter jet model, with the highlight being the artificial intelligence system that was once used to support F-16 fighters in air combat.
White House East Wing demolished for Trump ballroom project
US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills
Israeli lawmakers pass first vote on West Bank law plan
US government shutdown puts tax credit programs at risk
National SMEs shine at Global Food Week
IRENA, Sierra Leone hold second APRA Investment Forum to drive finance in Africa
Global leaders spotlight new investment frontiers at WIC-SIF 2025
Israel obliged to let aid flow into Occupied Palestinian Territory, says ICJ
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Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female PM
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