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The G7 energy ministers are discussing setting a common target date of 2035 for the closure of coal-fired power plants, a significant step toward the phase-out of fossil fuels.

Heavy rains in the Chinese province of Guangdong caused floods that killed 4 people, displaced 110,000, and destroyed roads and bridges.

Heavy rains caused localized flooding, disrupting the operation of Dubai Airport, the busiest airport for international flights. Due to the bad weather, schools were temporarily closed in Dubai, and workers were transferred to remote work. An orange alert was issued throughout the UAE.

The son of the mayor of the flooded Russian city of Orsk bought a luxury apartment in Dubai worth $353,600 a month before the dam broke.

Somali pirates have released the seized Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah after receiving a $5 million ransom from the ship's owners.

Heavy rains, thunderstorms and hail hit the UAE from March 8 to 10, flooding streets in major cities, causing flight delays and forcing authorities to issue weather warnings.

Pope Francis was taken to a hospital in Rome for examination in connection with the flu.

Polymetal International agrees to sell its Russian assets for $3. 7 billion to Mangazeya Plus.

russian occupiers have started using Starlink terminals purchased through third countries, although SpaceX says it is investigating suspicions of unauthorized use.

According to Euromonitor International, Istanbul became the most visited city in the world in 2023 with more than 20. 2 million visitors, ahead of London and Dubai.

Russian oil tankers continue to sail the Red Sea with little interruption due to Houthi attacks, as they have fewer ties to the Western countries targeted by the attacks, Reuters reports.