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The United States on Saturday (local time) issued a stern warning to Hamas over what it described as a "planned attack" on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, saying such an act would constitute a "direct and grave violation" of the existing ceasefire agreement with Israel, marking the end of the two-year war after the October 7 attacks.

A huge number of demonstrators gathered in cities and towns across the United States as part of the "No Kings" protests, a coordinated nationwide movement voicing strong opposition to President Donald Trump's administration and policies, CNN reported on Saturday (local time).

The South Asia Clean Energy Forum, held from October 22 to 24 in Jaipur, is convening leaders from across the region to tackle the mounting challenges posed by climate change, including rising temperatures, energy demands, and the need for resilient infrastructure. South Asia, home to nearly a quarter of the world's population, faces escalating impacts of climate change, including extreme weather and surging energy needs. The South Asia Clean Energy Forum serves as a platform for collaborative solutions to meet these challenges, unlocking new economic opportunities and fostering regional cooperation.

The agreement, inked by the two Supreme audit institutions, aims to enhance collaboration and exchange of expertise in the field of auditing between the two nations

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to cut the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, from 4.40 per cent to 4.15 per cent, effective from Thursday, 18 September.

Under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), the Fourth Arab Conference on Intellectual Property, held under the theme "Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Era of Digital Technologies," will take place at the University of Sharjah from Tuesday, September 23 to Thursday, September 25.