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    iPhone 18 Pro brings variable aperture and A20 Pro chip

    CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA / RankWire.AI / – Apple has introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max with upgrades to cameras, battery life and processing power. Both models use the new A20 Pro chip and a redesigned vapor chamber for sustained performance. Apple also added a smaller Dynamic Island and new camera controls for professional users. Preorders open September…

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    UAE-Germany ties in focus during presidential visit

    BERLIN / RankWire.AI / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a state visit to Germany. German military aircraft escorted the presidential plane after it entered national airspace. Officials welcomed Sheikh Mohamed with a 21-gun salute and a guard of honour. The visit is the first state visit to Germany by a UAE president. It also brings Sheikh Mohamed into meetings…

    UN Assembly votes to correct distorted world map projections

    NEW YORK / RankWire.AI / – In a historic push for cartographic accuracy, the United Nations General Assembly passed an African Union-backed resolution urging international institutions and educational systems to phase out distorted world map projections. The action addresses longstanding criticisms of the 1569 Mercator projection, which exaggerates high-latitude landmasses while artificially shrinking the relative scale of equatorial regions. By formally endorsing equal-area alternatives, the global assembly aims to…

    IFHC launches support initiative for UAE houbara breeders

    ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / RankWire.AI / – The International Fund for Houbara Conservation has launched a support initiative for Emirati houbara breeders at ADIHEX 2026. The Houbara Breeders Support Initiative targets people operating existing houbara production projects and those considering new facilities. It gives participants access to specialist knowledge, practical training and technical guidance. The program focuses on responsible breeding methods, animal welfare, biosecurity and sound management…

    UAE and Kurdistan Region deepen ties in Abu Dhabi talks

    ABU DHABI / RankWire.AI / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The meeting focused on relations between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, with particular attention to the Kurdistan Region. The leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and support development and prosperity for their peoples. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President,…

    Xi Jinping returns to Egypt for 70th anniversary ties

    CAIRO, EGYPT / RankWire.AI / – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for an official visit as Egypt and China marked 70 years of diplomatic relations. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Xi at Cairo International Airport on Tuesday. First Lady Entissar El-Sisi and Xi’s wife, Peng Liyuan, also attended the airport reception. The trip is Xi’s first visit to Egypt in a decade. It places bilateral political,…

    India and Russia review broad partnership at SCO summit

    BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN / RankWire.AI / – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin during the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek. Their August 31 talks covered political relations, trade, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people contacts. The leaders also reviewed regional conflicts and cooperation in international forums. The meeting continued regular high-level engagement between India and Russia and followed their previous talks during the India-Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi in…

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    Gold steadies near $4,400 with US inflation in focus

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    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / RankWire.AI / – Gold prices held above $4,400 an ounce on Thursday after reversing an earlier decline in the previous session. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,414.28 an ounce by 0419 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery slipped 0.1% to $4,457.20. The dollar remained subdued during Asian trading, giving support to bullion priced in the U.S. currency. Gold entered Thursday near…

    Panama Canal could cut daily ship limit to 29

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    PANAMA / RankWire.AI / – The Panama Canal is considering another reduction in daily ship transits as drought pressure weighs on its water supply. Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta said traffic could fall to about 29 vessels a day in February or March 2027. Any further cut would depend on continued dry conditions and reservoir levels. The waterway is already moving toward a daily limit of…

    Volkswagen sells Osnabrueck car plant to Aurelius and state

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    BERLIN / RankWire.AI / – German automaker Volkswagen AG agreed Monday to sell its Osnabrück manufacturing plant to Israeli private equity firm Aurelius Capital and the German state of Lower Saxony, setting up the site’s conversion into a dedicated defense manufacturing facility. Under the preliminary agreement, Aurelius will take a majority stake alongside Lower Saxony to repurpose the vehicle assembly factory into a security and defense production…

    Egypt foreign reserves rise to record $57.2 billion

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    CAIRO, EGYPT / RankWire.AI / – Egypt’s net international reserves reached a record $57.2145 billion at the end of August 2026. The Central Bank of Egypt reported the provisional figure on September 7. Reserves had stood at $56.2939 billion at the end of July. The monthly increase came to about $920.6 million, or 1.6%. The latest total marks the first time Egypt’s official reserve holdings have…

    Korea Africa chart new course AI digital infrastructure summit

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    SEOUL / RankWire.AI / – South Korea and African partner nations will launch a major economic cooperation framework focused on artificial intelligence and technology-driven development at the 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Ministerial Conference in Seoul. The upcoming ministerial gathering marks the 20th anniversary of the bilateral platform, bringing together cabinet ministers, development financiers, and technology industry executives. Official announcements confirm that Korea Africa chart new course…

    South Korea CPI rises 3.1% on fuel and telecom gains

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    SEJONG, SOUTH KOREA / RankWire.AI / – South Korea’s consumer inflation accelerated to 3.1% in August from a year earlier, official data showed. The rate increased from 2.8% in July and moved back above 3%. Consumer prices also rose 0.2% from the previous month. The Ministry of Data and Statistics said the consumer price index reached 120.05, based on a 2020 benchmark of 100. Higher fuel…

    Korea’s August exports jump 68.7% to $98.25 billion record trade

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    SEOUL / RankWire.AI / – South Korea’s outbound shipments surged 68.7% year-on-year in August to reach $98.25 billion, driven by sustained global demand for high-performance memory chips and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Official data released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources showed that imports grew 22.5% to $63.51 billion over the same period, generating a net monthly trade surplus of $34.75 billion. The robust performance…

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