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Dubai Ambulance responds to 235,000 emergencies in 2023 with record-breaking response time – World News Network
The Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services played a critical role in responding to emergencies involving 235,394 individuals in 2023, and achieved a record average response time of 7.5 minutes, a 13 per cent improvement from 2022.
Israel passes new environmental law adopting European standards for industries – World News Network
The reform will allow the State of Israel to align with the environmental standards of the European Union and reduce pollution and environmental risks from industrial activity in Israel.
Taiwan issue is first insurmountable red line in Sino-US ties: Xi tells Biden on phone call – World News Network
According to the White House, President Biden underscored the necessity of preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, as well as upholding the principles of the rule of law and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.
Taiwan swings into rescue operations after 7.4 earthquake, toll rises to 4 – World News Network
After a powerful 7.4 earthquake rocked Huwalien City on Wednesday, claiming four lives, leaving at least 57 injured and rattling scores of buildings, the local authorities swung into rescue operations in the affected areas, Focus Taiwan reported.
Chinese internet giants buying back own shares to boost market value amid stock rout – World News Network
Chinese internet giants are buying back their own shares at a record pace, aiming to boost their market value amid a historic stock rout in the world's second-largest economy, CNN reported.
India at G20 Sherpa meeting expresses support for Brazilian presidency’s priority of reducing inequalities – World News Network
He expressed India's support for the Brazilian presidency's priority of reducing inequalities and emphasised on LiFE, women-led development, digital health, creative economy, mobility of talent and multilateral development bank (MDB) reforms.