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Trump arrives in China for superpower summit withPresident Xi

Trump arrives in China for superpower summit withPresident Xi

US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers.Beginning the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, Trump touched down on Air Force One at Beijing Capital International Airport at 7:50 pm (1150 GMT) after the long flight from Washington. Ructions over Iran, trade and Taiwan loom over the highly anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world's largest economies, which Trump had already delayed from March because of the war in the Middle East. But Trump appeared firmly focused on business deals, with Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boarding the plane at the last minute in Alaska and Tesla's Elon Musk also travelling on the presidential jet.As the global AI race hots up, China is currently banned from purchasing the cutting-edge chips that Huang's company produces under US export rules that Washington says are to protect national security. Trump said in a social media post en route that he would be "be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to 'open up' China so that these brilliant people can work their magic".Visiting China for the first time since 2017 during his first term, Trump is expected to receive a lavish welcome from Chinese authorities and will have a packed itinerary.Trump and Xi will hold talks at 10:00 am (0200 GMT) on Thursday in Beijing's opulent Great Hall of the People, where they will also enjoy a state banquet in the evening. On Friday, they are set to have tea and a working lunch before the US president heads home. As he departed the White House, Trump said he expected a "long talk" with Xi about the joint US-Israeli war with Iran, which sells most of its US-sanctioned oil to China. But he also downplayed disagreements, telling reporters that "I don't think we need any help with Iran" from China and that Xi had been "relatively good" on the topic.The Chinese foreign ministry said Wednesday it "welcomes" Trump's visit and that "China stands ready to work with the United States... to expand cooperation and manage differences". Yet Beijing is growing impatient for peace, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi urging his Pakistani counterpart on Tuesday to step up mediation efforts between Iran and the United States. Related Story

Business
Intelligent Investment Holding unveils AI Educational Mir…

Intelligent Investment Holding unveils AI Educational Mir…

Intelligent Investment Holding and its strategic partners today announced a landmark national initiative: the AI Educational Mirror. Developed by the IIH TOP 300 AI Research and Innovation Lab, this UAE-born platform establishes a new category

News
Trump picks up Nvidia CEO, of Taiwanese origin, from Alas…

Trump picks up Nvidia CEO, of Taiwanese origin, from Alas…

President Donald Trump said he would urge China's Xi Jinping to "open up" to US business ‌on his way to a summit in Beijing on Wednesday, adding Nvidia's Jensen Huang to a group of CEOs

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Dubai Police warn against fake Hajj and Umrah scams online

Dubai Police warn against fake Hajj and Umrah scams online

The Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigations at Dubai Police has warned the public against a rise in online scams targeting people wishing to perform Hajj and Umrah.The authority said fraudsters are

OpenAI pushes AI deeper into cyber defence — Arabian Post

OpenAI has launched Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative designed to use frontier AI models and Codex Security to find software flaws, generate fixes and verify remediation before attackers can exploit weaknesses in code.Daybreak marks a sharper

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Ras Al Khaimah Police arrest hit-and-run driver within five hours

Ras Al Khaimah Police arrest hit-and-run driver within five hours

Ras Al Khaimah Police, within just 5 hours, arrested an Asian driver who fled after causing a traffic accident involving three women in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Abdul

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Sharjah Museums body marks International Museum Day with …

Sharjah Museums body marks International Museum Day with …

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) will mark International Museum Day, which falls on May 18, with a cultural and interactive programme held under this year’s theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” announced by The International Council

World
Global Carbon Council achieves ICVCM CCP eligibility approval

Global Carbon Council achieves ICVCM CCP eligibility approval

The Global Carbon Council (GCC), the Global South’s first internationally accredited carbon standard, has achieved a major milestone with the approval of its Standard on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances as CCP-Eligible by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).The approval of GCC on ICVCM Eligibility of Projects and Issuances confirms the Standard's robust governance and registry systems, the Council said in a press release.With this recognition, GCC has become the only carbon crediting program based in the Global South with accreditation under ICAO’s CORSIA framework and CCP-Eligibility approval from the ICVCM, further strengthening buyer confidence and market trust in GCC-issued credits and frameworks, according to the press release.The approval also reflects the broader evolution of voluntary carbon markets toward stronger integrity, transparency, and internationally aligned governance frameworks. For Project Owners and stakeholders engaging with the GCC Program, this recognition is a clear and authoritative signal that credits issued under the GCC Program meet the highest benchmarks of environmental integrity, transparency, and international credibility.Founding Chairman of the Global Carbon Council (GCC) Dr. Yousef Alhorr said: "We welcome this landmark recognition from the ICVCM, which affirms the GCC Program's standing as a high-integrity carbon crediting program on the international stage. This approval reflects the strength and rigor of the GCC Program's regulatory framework, which is robust, dynamic, and fully aligned with the most demanding global standards, including the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles and CORSIA. The GCC Program stands ready to deliver high-integrity carbon credits that are recognized and traded across international carbon markets, driving meaningful progress toward global climate goals."The Global Carbon Council (GCC) was established in Qatar in 2016 by the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD).To date, GCC has received more than 1,634 climate-positive GHG project submissions from over 50 countries and has registered more than 213 projects across sectors including renewable energy, methane avoidance, energy efficiency, waste management, and transport. GCC has issued more than 15 million ACCs to date. 

Business
What’s next for smartphone durability? The HUAWEI Nova 15…

What’s next for smartphone durability? The HUAWEI Nova 15…

Users today expect more from their smartphones than ever before, from dependable battery life to durable performance that can keep up with demanding daily routines. Designed for modern lifestyles, the HUAWEI nova 15 Max delivers

World
China urges Pakistan to intensify US-Iran mediation efforts

China urges Pakistan to intensify US-Iran mediation efforts

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Pakistan to intensify its mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, and to contribute to effectively addressing issues related to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This came during a phone call between Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Dar briefed Wang on Pakistan’s recent mediation efforts to facilitate talks between Iran and the US. He also expressed hope to strengthen coordination with China to play a joint positive role in maintaining regional peace and stability, extending his appreciation for China’s support for Pakistan’s efforts to promote dialogue. Wang reaffirmed China’s principled position, praising Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran talks and extending the temporary ceasefire. He expressed hope that Pakistan would maintain its confidence and contribute to restoring regional peace as soon as possible, which is also what the international community aspires to. China will continue to support Pakistan's mediation efforts and will make its own contributions in this regard, Wang added.