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From left: Talal M. Al Kaissi, Chief Executive Officer, Core42; Ismail Ali Abdulla, Executive Director, UAE Clusters – UAE Investments Platform, Mubadala Investment Company; and Nasir Al Nabhani, Managing Director, Solutions+. The agreement strengthens the Mubadala Investment Company (MIC) Group’s ability to deploy sovereign, enterprise‑grade cloud, data, and AI infrastructure    Abu Dhabi — Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Solutions+, the AI-driven shared services company providing technology services and solutions. Announced at Make it in the Emirates, taking place 4 – 7 May in Abu Dhabi, the agreement establishes a structured framework for delivering secure, scalable cloud, data, and…

MANILA — A Filipino senator who oversaw former president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs has taken refuge inside the country’s parliament as the International Criminal Court unsealed an arrest warrant regarding his role in the Philippines’ deadly drug war. Ronald Dela Rosa was pictured fleeing into the Senate building on Monday as officers sought to detain him. He narrowly escaped and was placed under protective custody. Police later said they would not arrest him while he was in custody of the Senate. The warrant, which had been held under seal since November, was spurred by the former police chief’s…

MADRID — The remaining passengers and several crew members have left the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius after the luxury cruise ship departed the Spanish island of Tenerife for the Netherlands on Monday as authorities confirmed three new positive cases linked to the deadly outbreak. The vessel briefly docked at the port of Granadilla de Abona, where six passengers — four Australians, one Briton living in Australia and a New Zealander— disembarked along with 19 crew members and two doctors. Seventeen Filipino crew members of the MV Hondius arrived in the Netherlands on Tuesday morning, according to the Philippine Embassy. Four crew…

A Filipina nurse based in Saudi Arabia has been named among the top ten professionals shortlisted for the fifth edition of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, after identifying a key gap in home-based patient care. Dinah Sevilla was shortlisted from over 134,000 registrations across 214 countries and economies, in recognition of her work that made a significant impact on the lives of her patients. Sevilla, who serves as head nurse for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) at King Saud University Medical City and King Khalid University Hospital, noticed that many patients struggled to follow their treatment plans at home, often…

 Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call today with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Ishaq Dar, during which they discussed the mediation efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of diplomatic solutions and their support for all efforts aimed at restoring stability to the region. Source: Riyadh Daily

Microsoft recently signed testing and evaluation agreements with the governments of the UK and U.S., the latter of which also sealed deals with Google DeepMind and xAI. The company went on to claim that AI regulation would be a boon for development of frontier systems.  The U.S. software giant used a blog to explain government scrutiny drives it to improve its advanced AI systems. “Well-constructed tests help us understand whether our systems are working as intended” and keeps the company alert to “risks, such as AI-driven cyberattacks and other criminal misuses”. Microsoft announced it is working with the AI Security…

PARIS — A French woman and an American evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive for the virus, as the complex operation to repatriate those onboard continued on Monday. The French woman was one of five French passengers who disembarked from the ship in Tenerife on Sunday before being flown to a hospital in Paris, authorities said. French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said the woman, who started to feel very unwell on Sunday night and “tests came back positive”, was in serious condition, with 22 contact cases traced. Rist told France…

TEXAS CITY — Six people have been found dead inside a cargo train boxcar in Texas city, officials said on Sunday. The bodies were found in a Union Pacific train at a rail yard in Laredo, around 160 miles south of San Antonio, just after 3:30 p.m. local time, CNN reported quoting Jose Espinoza, a public information officer with the Laredo Police Department. The circumstances of their deaths are unknown, said Laredo police spokesperson Joe Baeza. An investigation is underway. Union Pacific operates across the border and is the only railroad that services all access points into Mexico, according to…

If you’re a matcha enthusiast or new to the Japanese drink and a bit apprehensive, this one’s for you. Ahead of World Matcha Day, we’re calling out matcha girlies — or anyone who wants to play around with their daily caffeine fix a little. From creamy, dessert-like blends to clean, ceremonial-style pours, matcha in Dubai has evolved far beyond the basic latte. So, whether you like yours sweet, earthy, experimental or traditional, here are some of the best spots worth seeking out right now. Toby’s Estate (Multiple locations across Dubai) Toby’s Estate has built a cult following for its matcha…

 The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed an investment agreement with the National Company for Learning and Education (NCLE) to lease, operate, and develop an educational complex in AlUla through Trbyh Namouthajyah Schools, with the aim of contributing to enhancing the quality of education and expanding educational options for AlUla students. The agreement reflects RCU’s strategic focus on promoting high-quality investment across various sectors, including education, which is regarded as a cornerstone of sustainable development. Investment in educational infrastructure serves as a key driver for building human capital and creating an environment attractive for living and working. The agreement also…