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Global population reaches 8.156 billion in 2024, reports show

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The global population has reached approximately 8.156 billion in 2024, reflecting an increase of about 82 million people compared to last year’s total of 8.083...
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UAE supplies 38.2 percent of Japan’s oil imports in November 2024

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Japan imported 27.16 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates in November 2024, accounting for 38.2 percent of its total oil imports...
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WMO confirms 2024 is the hottest year in recorded history globally

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The year 2024 is set to become the warmest on record, marking the culmination of a decade of unprecedented global heat driven by human activities,...
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Political instability and budget fears weigh on French business outlook

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French business confidence has declined for the third consecutive month in December, reaching its lowest level since July, according to the latest data from the...
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Germany’s economic activity sees persistent decline amid weak manufacturing

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Germany's economic contraction persisted in December, marking the sixth consecutive month of declining business activity, according to the HCOB German flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index...
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Retailers warn of job losses following new UK budget tax hikes

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The United Kingdom's retail sector is facing significant challenges following recent budget announcements, with increased financial pressures and a rise in insolvencies among retailers. The...
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Parker Solar Probe survives record-breaking journey near the Sun

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the Sun, achieving a historic milestone in space exploration, the agency announced. The probe...
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DoH awards AED 19 million in grants to boost healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi

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The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has allocated over AED 19 million in...
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China industrial profits fall 4.7 percent in first eleven months of 2024

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China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported a 4.7 percent decline in the combined profits of major industrial enterprises for the January-to-November period of 2024. The...
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Business leaders donate millions to Trump’s inaugural committee

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Business leaders and major corporations are committing millions of dollars to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, signaling efforts to secure influence and access as his...